Program Reviews

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.

If I could re-live my semester at Wroxton I would. The Abbey is an incredible building with a lot of history and a lot of different corners to tuck yourself away in. The grounds are quiet, with families who like to visit for walks when the weather is nice, and they’re all very friendly. I went into the experience thinking I would be alone most of the time, but I ended up with a lot of friends. These are the people you eat and travel with, and also the ones you stay up late with when there’s a paper due. Keep on top of your assignments! The library has all that you need to complete your work for tutorials and papers. The all-nighters are fun to look back on, but not so fun in the moment, haha. That way, you have the opportunity to go on every trip offered if you choose. These trips are included in your tuition so make the most of them. I went to so many different places! London, Scotland, Wales, historical sites, castles, farms, you name it. Stratford is so beautiful, and it was my favorite; only a short drive from the Abbey. The gardens, the Shakespeare sites, the live music, the shops—all very lovely. Life at the Abbey is incredible, and it’s made that way by every single staff member there. All of the professors will support you in any way you need, and the tutorials help you understand what you’re learning in class in a more nuanced way. Please don’t miss out on going there, it really did change my life in the best way possible. I know I’m going back!

I went to Wroxton without really knowing my classmates and left Wroxton with 21 new extended members of my family. The staff at Wroxton makes you feel welcomed and safe right away and provide support for your whole semester there. The trips and events are some of the best memories I have made thus far in my entire life, and I wouldn't trade my Wroxton experience for the world. I definitely plan on going back to pay this charming college a visit again! If you have the opportunity to go- DO IT!!!!

Wroxton was a truly life changing experience for me as it was for many. The staff was incredibly supportive, friendly, and welcoming. They made me feel like I was home. It was the most challenging time of my academic career, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I grew so much as a person. The Abbey is stunning, and the grounds are breathtaking. I’ve never had more fun than I did while at Wroxton. The meals, classes, shows, and trips were the best time of my life! I will be forever grateful for my time at Wroxton.

First, the Abbey itself is amazing. The history there, staying there, and studying there is magical. The grounds are beautiful and the village of Wroxton is something like out of a novel. Second, you get to interact with students from various universities, studying together both in classroom but also in the British smaller tutorial style, which was fantastic. Seeing Shakespeare plays live in Stratford was amazing. Third, the opportunities for travel are amazing and not to be missed. From trips arranged by the Abbey to your own travel break. You will make lifelong memories and relationships. If this is your first time outside the continent, being in an English-speaking country really helps.

The professors of Wroxton College pushed my academic limits in ways that I had never before experienced. Every day was met with a new analytical challenge. It was an honor to be recognized as the highest achieving student in Dr. Baldwin’s Anatomy of Contemporary Britain course because he, like all the professors at Wroxton, hold their students to the highest of standards. But make no mistake, Wroxton’s excellence is not limited to the classroom. The staff of the school, including the housekeepers, kitchen chefs, administrative office workers, librarian (Andrew), handyman/choir teacher (John), and groundskeeper of over 50 years, Robert, all exemplify joyful dedication to their work. To study abroad at Wroxton is a humbling experience, filled with incredible highs from traveling, to challenging lows of home sickness. All-inclusive weekend trips to Edinburgh, Paris, and London make one feel like they’re living in a dream. Weekly trips to museums, old ruins, and historical landmarks make one appreciative of all the beauty and complexity that England has to offer. One leaves Wroxton better than when they arrived. It is the very reason I chose to invest my time and money as a student of Fairleigh Dickinson University. FDU, simply put, cannot afford to lose Wroxton College. I am proud to call myself an alumnus of Wroxton and have thought fondly on my memories made there nearly every day since.

Amazing academic and cultural experience in a bucolic setting. Weekly trips to Stratford. Lots of opportunities to travel and excellent support from staff. Banbury is an idyllic town, not too far from London (and not too close, either). As an English Major, the opportunity to see Shakespearean plays in Stratford gave me an in-depth understanding of his work in an atmosphere most people can only dream of. It’s an experience everyone should be able to take advantage of, and will enrich their lives in many ways.

Wroxton was the best part about my college experience! If I had the opportunity to I would book and flight and go back right now. The staff, grounds, and community are amazing. Wroxton helped allowed me to grow into the person I am today. As a history major, being able to be constantly surrounded by history and learning something new pretty much every second of every day was indescribable. I would recommend this school to anyone who wishes to be immersed in history and fun. The grounds are breathtaking and every second is an adventure.

What a wonderful experience for a history major who loved architecture. I would spend hours walking about the buildings and campus, in awe that much of what I was seeing was as old if not older than much of my home country. The experience to travel was amazing, and very affordable. I loved living in a dorm setting, allowing me to interact with other American students experiencing the same opportunity to travel. Host families give a unique experience, but the faculty opened up their homes making us feel like we got the best of both worlds. The chance to travel when young is so important, and I look forward to my own children having this opportunity soon.