Day one in Oxford, Exeter College. Just picked up my induction pack!
Chloé Truehl, a recent Bachelor of Communication, Media & Culture graduate from the University of South Australia, travelled all the way to the University of Oxford in July this year to study the Oxford History, Politics and Society program. Read on to find out more about Chloé's experiences:
Hi Chloé! Could you please introduce yourself?
I am Chloé Truehl. I have just completed a Bachelor of Communication, Media & Culture at the University of South Australia in 2011. At Oxford University, I chose to study Globalisation and Contemporary Middle East as part of the School of History Politics and Society.
Why did you choose to do this program?
I chose this AIM Overseas course to strengthen my degree and give me an international edge. It also gave me a different and challenging way of gaining credit that wasn't in the standard university realm.
Did you have any fears or concerns about the program?
The fears I had about the course were mainly the study content, but I set my mind to it, spent most my days in the library and achieved more than I thought I could have. I was incredibly rewarding. I made sure I kept weekends free to explore the UK with other international students.
Tell me about a typical day at Oxford for you.
A typical day at Oxford involved getting up to the smell of my local coffee shop, before wandering over there for a flat white on my stroll to class. I stayed 15mins from campus with locals as I wanted to experience more of the British life. I found my flat mates on Couchsurfing!
A picturesque day in Bath. I felt like I was in Pride and Prejudice!
Do you have any insider tips for someone who's about to do this course?
What I did find out about Oxford is that although it is full of academic geniuses, they certainly know how to drink beer. The pubs are located just above an underground library of 7 million books, where I spent a lot of time!
Final day, just graduated. Photo in front of the Bodlean Library, which has only has 7 million books
Some tips:
* Study during weekdays, so you can make the most of weekends.
* Respect the culture of the University as it upholds tradition and respect.
* Pack light, and buy stuff to bring home!
* I would definitely recommend staying before or after to do some travelling, I didn't do enough around the UK.
What would you say to someone considering doing the program?
If someone was considering doing the program, I would tell them to consider what benefits they believe they will get out of it, then times that by 5,000! There were a lot of little things to learn along the way that I will keep for life, like: how to debate and how to walk
on cobblestone streets with heels.
How has doing this program impacted you?
The course primarily impacted me professionally, as since then, I have had many future employers impressed at my studies abroad and my drive to do something so challenging (even though it was still all fun!).
Thanks Chloé!
Getting up to sing with a blues band from NYC! At my local Bullingdon bar
This program runs every year in the July uni holidays. To find out more about this program or to apply, please go to our website: www.aimoverseas.com.au or email us on info@aimoverseas.com.au
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