Program Reviews

The “Wroxton experience”was the best time of my life.

See the video of the Abbey and the grounds. As a student there, the place is yours; like living in a museum or Downton Abbey.

The small classes or “tutorials” were just right for learning and the weekend trips all around the UK were great fun. I really understand England now.

Stratford and Oxford are only 30 minutes away. Actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company come to the Abbey to sit and chat with you. My class sat with Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley.

While we spent several weekends in London, there were so many other places around the UK that were actually more interesting and fun to visit.

And, before or after your semester at Wroxton, you can tour through Europe.

The best part of the whole Wroxton experience was the outstanding, life-long friendships I made there.

If you get the chance, don’t miss it.

Wroxton College was not only the most fun and eye-opening experience, I grew as a person more than I ever thought I could/would. I would suggest it to literally anyone. It sounds so cliche but you may find way more there than what you would think. Being away from home for so long was tough, but the homesickness was overshadowed by the insane sights and experiences. The courses are rigorous but the professors want you to succeed and won't allow you to fail. The professors believe in every single one of us and it shows because a lot of people do their best work when they weren't sure they could. Overall, the Wroxton experience is incredible and anyone, literally ANYONE, would be more than lucky to go over there and get a magnificent taste of culture.

This was my first time studying abroad, and I was extremely nervous. However, I truly have no regrets. It was such an incredible learning experience. You get the chance to absorb different values and ideas, from a team of faculty that wants only to help expand your reasoning. But beyond that you are given the opportunity to travel. Each destination they bring you to is more breathtaking than the last. However, to me, nothing had a bigger wow factor than that Wroxton manor! It’s a once in a life time experience to live in such a beautiful and historic manor. You will find yourself surprised each morning waking up there, and remembering it is an actual college. Absorb every moment you live there, because it truly goes by quickly! Given the chance I would not hesitate to go back!!

My decision to study abroad at Wroxton College is by far the decision I have ever made. It allowed me to do, see, and learn so much more then I could even begin to imagine. It made me grow life long friends, allowed me to experience places I’ve never been, and introduced me to some of the best professors I’ve ever had. If I could do it all over, I would go back in an instant.
The academics are wonderful and the professors get you thinking outside your comfort zone. The tutorial style encourages you to have discussions with your professors and peers in more personal and in depth ways. Wroxton really helps you broaden your way of looking at life as well as teaches you about English history (whether that be through art, literature, the media, etc) and engulfs you in British culture.
Wroxton will forever be a part of my life and I will always look back on it fondly. Anyone, myself included, who has gone through this study abroad program would say the same—the Wroxton Experience is like nothing else, you have to go through it in order to understand its magic.

My semester abroad was the best experience of my life. I was able to stay in a beautiful building while I took classes with professors who truly cared to see me learn and grow. Everybody I came in contact with was so nice and friendly, and the students I travelled with became sort of a family to me. I visited so many different places and countries, and gained so many experiences as I travelled both with my school and alone with my friends. This was the opportunity of a lifetime, and I would do anything to live it all over again. Wroxton College truly made Spring 2019 the best semester of my college career. This school took us on trips to the two countries of France and Scotland, as well as offered many other day trips to London and other parts of England.

This was easily some of the best few months I’ve ever experienced. I got to learn from a new perspective, think critically, travel, laugh, and share the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had with some of the best people I have ever met. The staff is beyond kind and caring. The professors were some of the smartest people I’ve ever met. It was such an intimate couple of months. I learned about life, myself, other people, and the world. I learned about different history and culture. I learned how to be independent and travel alone. If you have the opportunity to study abroad at Wroxton College in the UK, take advantage and DO IT because you will definitely not regret it. I built a strong moral ground for myself, as well as life long friendships that have changed my life forever.

Wroxton is like life, it's entirely what you make of it. If you want to have a good experience and embrace the program, you will. My favorite memories are the times I took things into my own hands and went on solo trips on the weekend. I wish the program would've of had more students and would have been closer to London. However, living in the Abbey was definitely a once in a life time experience and super cool. The school work is extremely hard compared to the work in the states, but most of the teachers were super helpful as long as you showed them that you wanted to learn. I learned a lot of life lessons during my time abroad, and I didn't necessarily learn them until I got home. If I knew then, what I knew now...

My experience at Wroxton was excellent.
Studying abroad was a real eye opener, as I learned quite a lot, not only about the UK, but also who I am.
As a student used to the US education system, getting use to the British Tutorial system was challenging at first, but I managed to, and found it fascinating. Seeing how different countries tackle learning and education was a real highlight for me.
A real highlight were the various trips taken throughout the semester. From short excursions to nearby Banbury, to longer visits to places like Bath and Stonehenge and the weekend trips to Edinburgh and Paris, there’s enough variety to satisfy everyone.
Highly recommend for those who want to get the most out of college and to get out of their comfort zone.

I sometimes have trouble on trips where I’m in an unfamiliar place and I feel anxious. However, when I visited wroxton, I did not have any anxiety. The staff is so accommodating and helpful, I felt like i was taken care of so well. It’s difficult to not build relationships with your peers and professors because of how intimate the campus is. A neighborhood cat named Pip is a frequent visitor to the campus and sometimes manages to get into the Abbey. Everyday we have have multiple tea breaks which really allows you to experience and participate in the culture of England. There is beauty in every corner at Wroxton. Wroxton has become a home away from home and I am so grateful for the friendships and memories I have made from doing this program.

One of the best experiences of my life. All the staff at wroxton are extremely friendly and caring. The abbey is absolutely beautiful and rich with history and so cozy to live in. I would go back in a heart beat and if anyone is considering going I would highly suggest they take the opportunity. They made sure we were always busy and learning about the culture while also traveling to different parts of the country. Meeting the locals was also a lot of fun and conversing with them was great. I would say one of the best parts is the resident cat Pip. Pip was always around the abbey hanging out and bringing us “gifts” from time to time. He was never shy with anyone and was willing to be held by almost anyone. I hope one day I’m able to go back