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4.29 / 5 based on 195 reviews
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Alison W
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you are academically motivated and independent, you will thrive at Oxford. Otherwise, it can be a difficult transition from a structured American university as the classes and lectures are not as frequent and study is done independenly.
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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
Be sure to get a student railcard!
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I felt very comfortable transitioning into the Oxford atmosphere. The students were exceedingly welcoming to abroad students and academically, the instruction was outstanding.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Because the exchange rate is severely restricting on the American Dollar.
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Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
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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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Independent apartment living, kitchen, parking accessibility, central to town.
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Personal comments
Housing in Oxford was more than adequate. Each floor had a shared kitchen which was fully functional, the University provided all bedding and bath necessities and a full bathroom was located privately in each single or double room.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For clubs: Bridge. Cafe's: Summertown Wine Cafe. An everyday "must" : Covered Market.
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