Alexandra C., Bachelor of Law (Honours)/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Oxford Brookes University, England (Semester 2, 2017)
For semester two of 2017 I undertook an exchange to Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England. Oxford is a beautiful city and is very well connected to London and Birmingham which is great if you’re planning on escaping to Europe throughout the semester. I would highly recommend taking a walking tour when you first arrive, especially if you are a Harry Potter fan, as many iconic scenes from the films were shot in Oxford. It is also a great way to get orientated with your new home as you can learn where the best shops and restaurants are.
In regards to accommodation, I stayed at Clive Booth Student Village, which is one of the on-campus colleges and is closest to the main campus, Headington. The college is divided into several blocks that all contain a number of connected flats, with each flat being shared by between five and six students. I would highly recommend applying for on campus accommodation as it is a great way to make friends very quickly and meet students not only from Oxford but from around the world.
One of the strengths of Oxford Brookes is their clubs and societies. Not only were they really easy to sign up to but all the students were incredibly welcoming and there was always a huge variety of events happening each week throughout the semester. The university also provided the opportunity to take part in weekend trips that took you to many of England’s infamous sites and cities for example, Stonehenge, Brighton and Bath.
Overall, my time in Oxford was an amazing experience and I would recommend anyone thinking about doing an exchange to take up the opportunity, you won’t regret it.
