University of Oxford

There are often opportunities to take long weekends to travel outside of England. If you wish to do this, plan ahead so that you can budget accordingly. Do not always try to translate pounds into dollars in order to get a deal-- you must accept the fact that you will pay more in pounds. If you wish to buy day-to-day items and books, do so in Oxford and not in London, where things are more expensive.

I had wanted to study abroad, but did not feel a semester program was right for me. Attending a summer study abroad program was perfect for me. It definitely strengthened my academics, and it gave me more independence than I had ever known before. The experience was life-changing for me, and I recommend it to anyone who has a great interest in English history and literature. You must be willing to work, but the work pays off. Overall, Oxford was a beautiful and welcoming city. I cannot wait to go back to the country I now consider a part of me.

I am a native English speaker, so I found that language was not a consideration in my studies.

We frequented the local pubs almost nightly; in particular, we could be found at the Horse & Jockey pub and the Eagle & Child. Our favorite restaurant was Brown's, and our favorite cafe/sandiwch spot was Taylor's. All of thes were close to campus. The bookstores in Oxford should not be missed-- particularly Blackwell's. We also had the opportunity to study in the Radcliffe Camera at the Bodleian Library, which was an amazing experience. I recommend touring the many colleges within Oxford, and seeing as much of the Bodleian as possible. Overall, Oxford is filled to the brim with terrific spots for both students and tourists.

We stayed in single-room houses at St. Anne's College, and had access to the libraries at Oxford, as well as the dining facilities at St. Anne's. In many respects, we had all the advantages of a typical St. Anne's student.