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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
We went to this bar called Bridge almost every night we were in Oxford. It was so much fun, very much an American-ized taste in music. It was funny how almost every bar we went to played a Grease medley. I really enjoyed eating at Harvey's and Pret-A-Manger, both great eateries for sandwiches. The covered marker is also something that anyone should experience. I would also recommended Ahmed's for late night eating. It is an elongated kabob stand with all sorts of things to eat (the hummus and fries are AMAZING!)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Oxford is absolutely beautiful and the dorms are more than accommodating, particularly in comparison to an American university's on campus accommodations. I lived right in University College with a view that overlooked the library and could also hear the people gathering at the beer cellar bellow my room. I had a sitting room and smaller bedroom which included a sink. Additionally, Oxford provided a cleaning and turn over service which straighted our rooms every morning. Also, the campus feels extremely safe.
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Personal comments
The house is more than enough for anyone, particularly an American student. Many of my friends, including myself, that lived in University College had a sitting room and a bedroom. The staff at Oxford takes care of cleaning the rooms.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English is the primary language so communication is not difficult for any English speaking individual - although sometimes lingo and accents make things confusing.
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Amanda W
Academic
Course recommendations
I only took a literature course, but I had an amazing teacher so I would recommend any literature course from Oxford.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Just do your work! Take advantage of extremely intelligent professors!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I wanted to take advantage of all opportunities. Also I am a picky eater.
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Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really, you have to go and learn!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is AMAZING!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Come prepared as you can and make sure you have enough finances for your stay. See what the university will provide you so you can monitor your expenses.
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