Program Reviews

My semester at Wroxton College was one that I will not forget. The staff and faculty are such a warm and welcoming crowd. They really do make the Wroxton Abbey feel like a home away from home. They take you on the most amazing day and weekend trips that will create memories for you to last a lifetime. You also end up creating special friendships with the students you are studying with there. The course load is rigorous but there are 4 beautiful library rooms to study in with your peers and the professors have office hours and would love to work with you.

My term abroad (Fall 1997) at Wroxton was amazing and arguably the most transformational semester I had at university, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels - it was such an incredible experience! I found the British tutorial style of teaching to be dramatically different from what I was accustomed to, and a welcomed approach, emphasizing both in-class and real-world learning. What could be better than studying Shakespeare - then going to Stratford-upon-Avon for a play? Or learning about British government and politics, then going to London to sit in on a session in the Houses of Lords and Commons? I cannot fully put into words just how meaningful the time I spent at Wroxton was, along with thanking all of the wonderful people that made the experience as great as it was. When I returned to campus, I could not stop repeating a mantra, to anyone who would listen: if you are considering going to Wroxton, go! If not, starting considering it! I am grateful for everything that Wroxton introduced to me - transformational!

My semester at Wroxton College was my first semester of my senior year at FDU. it was the Fall of 1988 and I was an English Major about to graduate the following semester. I took one of the greatest courses I’ve ever taken in my entire life, which was called the plays the thing it enabled us to go to Stratford upon Avon watch Shakespearean plays each week. It was mesmerizing to not only being able to read and study the place, but then also see it come to life on the stage, I also had the opportunity to learn about British government, and art history of England. I found an English boyfriend there which turned I to a long distance relationship for at least one year. at Wroxton, I went to castles to celebrate and drank Mead. I recently went to a Renaissance Faire in Sarasota, FL which is near where I live now, and it so reminded me of living in England and my wonderful friends and people who worked there. It is a cherished memory and a school that I continue to support both emotionally and financially. ❤️ Thank you and LOVE to Wroxton and all who keep the program going.

This program was my favorite part of my entire college experience! You can tell the professors and staff genuinely care about the students. The classes are interesting and the workload balanced perfectly with the trips and experiences. I was able to visit places I'd never even dreamed I could. The Abbey was such a beautiful place to stay. Made some lifelong friends here and wish I could go back everyday! Honestly recommend anyone who has the chance to go to take it. Don't miss out on this amazing program.

500 characters is not enough to accurately portray how superb this program is. The teachers respect you, the education is wonderful, and they provide tons of travel opportunities and activities throughout your time there. You basically live in a castle and chefs cook for you every night. I still get a personal Christmas card every year from them (I went in 2012) which goes to show how much they care. The only problem is that you’ll be chasing the high of this experience for the rest of your life.

A great place to be and a fundamental experience to learning about England, it’s educational system, all while being a part of England and it’s culture. From start to finish, Fairleigh Dickinson, and it’s respective travel abroad program, global scholars program, and honors program are all facilitators of helping and supporting students from the day they enroll to return. You won’t miss an opportunity to visit famous landmarks, and you get the true, unmasked experience to see what life abroad is like.

I'm still connected to so many of the people I went to Wroxton with because of its immersive group experiences. I wear my 20 year old sweatshirt with pride and tell my young students about my experiences in hopes they are encouraged to attend. My grants and loans applied making the transition seemless. All you need to consider financially is spending money and airfare.
The academic rigor, opportunities to connect with other visitors, excursions, and wholesome fun make this adventure one you'll never forget.

My Wroxton Experience was filled with non-stop action, entertainment, and adventure. Every weekend we would go on multiple trips throughout England, including several getaway weekends to London, Edinburgh in Scotland, and Paris in France. Classes were organized well, simple, and straight forward. Classes ran Mondays through Thursdays while the trips ran through Friday-Sunday. There was much free time to enjoy the social life in England by first going into Banbury, the town nearest to the college. 10 minute taxi drive as well the college provides afternoon and evening transportation a couple times a week for students. Banbury has many restaurants and great nightlife. Students can easily order take out and have it delivered to the college. Our housing saw people live in single or double rooms that each had their own bathroom in. In the middle of the semester, students were given a one week travel break of their choice, so I went to Italy for the week! In the college as well, several libraries that provided much study area. Several activity rooms for students to socialize are in the basement as well as the laundry and gym facilities. Overall, the staff made us feel at home with their much support and experience they brought to the table. In the end, you are destined to walk away with more friends, memories, and the fact that you just had adventure of a lifetime!

My life was forever changed for the better because I went to Wroxton College. I could write a book about it. I highly recommend this program to everyone! It was the best experience of my life and I’ve gone back several times since to visit. I met my wife while attending the program. We now have 2 beautiful children. I maintain friendships with several other classmates from over 2 years ago. I loved being able to learn in a unique environment from English professors and I loved being able to travel around Europe as well.

I have led 6 student and 3 non-student programs to Wroxton since 2011 and all participants loved every minute of it. It's an perfect hub to visit sites throughout south central England, including London. The 17th-century historic manor house surriunded by gardens is right out of Downton Abbey with beautifully refurbished rooms with private bathrooms and incredible meals provided by the campus chef. It's an incredible experience for students full semester or over winter and summer sessions. It is also ideal for non-student groups to include retirees.