Hertford College Oxford Handbook

Table of Contents OVERVIEW AND DEADLINES Program Overview, Important Deadlines BEFORE YOU GO PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST 10 PACKING 13 Travel Documents (Passport, Visa, International Student Identity Card), Students with Disabilities, Money, Forms of Currency: Pros and Cons What to Bring, Packing Checklist, Allowed Items, Packing Tips, An Important Note on Electricity in Oxford TRAVELING TO OXFORD Tips for Traveling COURSEWORK 17 19 The University of Oxford, Course Registration, Using Swem Library Resources While Abroad EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES 23 Official and Personal Travel Options, Guidebooks HOUSING AND MEALS 24 COMMUNICATION 25 HEALTH 26 TRAVEL & COUNTRY INFORMATION 28 SAFETY 29 Online, Web-Based Phone Calls, Cell Phones, Telephones and Phones Cards, Placing International Calls Pre-Departure, Immunizations, Insurance, Medications, Sexual Health, Staying Well/Getting Sick Theft, Sexual Assault (including: Knowing Yourself, Helping a Friend, LowRisk Drinking, Resources) ADJUSTING TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCES 32 Expect the Unexpected, Culture Shock PROBLEMS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 36 CONDUCT 37 OXFORD 38 FOR FUN: LIGHT READING 39 USEFUL INTERNET LINKS 40 College of William & Mary, U.S Government resources, Travel Resources, Health and Safety, Banking and Finance, Communication, Miscellaneous FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 43 CONTACT INFORMATION 46 WILLIAM & MARY PROGRAM AT OXFORD This handbook offers guidelines that we hope you will find useful in making your preparations and while studying in Oxford Please read the handbook carefully before your departure and bring it with you to England The program policies are included, along with lists of important items to bring with you, tips for handling your money, and precautions for safeguarding your health and belongings In an effort to serve you best, the material in this handbook is edited each year and contains the latest information available to assist you in preparing for your trip While we our best to provide you with the most accurate information, inevitably some changes may take place and we will need to adjust Your program liaison and the Reves Center will keep you informed of any changes OVERVIEW AND DEADLINES PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Host Institution: o • • • Hertford College, University of Oxford Eligibility: o Junior or Senior Status while abroad o At least 3.4 GPA and strong writing skills Fees: (Dependent upon length of stay) o Trinity Term (April – June): estimate of $20,500.00 o Hilary & Trinity Terms (January – June): estimate of $34,450.00 o Full-Year (Michaelmas, Hilary, & Trinity Terms: October – June): estimate of $51,200.00 Accommodations: o College Dormitories in Annexes off-campus (about 1015 walk from College), hall baths, shared kitchens IMPORTANT DEADLINES NOTE: deadlines and any other information regarding study abroad are available on the Reves Center website: www.wm.edu/offices/revescenter • December (one year in advance of study) - Applications due • May 1st - Deposit ($1,500) due • December 1st- Balance due for Hilary portion of 2-term option BEFORE YOU GO TRAVEL DOCUMENTS • Passport o o o o • You should apply as early as possible before departure to secure your passport through a Passport Agency (found in major cities), a local issuing office, a Federal or State Court House, or a Class I Post Office You may also need to visit the US State Department’s website for guidelines on applying or renewing your passport: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.ht ml Start the process early so that there will be plenty of time to resolve any problems that may arise If you will be using your current passport, make sure that it is good for six months after your return to the U.S If it is not, you will need to renew it If you have never had a passport, you will need to complete an application and submit it in person or by registered mail along with two 2" x 2" photographs (passport photos are available through the W&M ID office or at almost any camera shop; inexpensive ones are also available at drugstores), a certified copy of your birth certificate, and two checks, one for the application fee and one for the clerk’s fee If you have a current or expired passport, you may be able to renew by mail Passport and renewal applications and guidelines can be obtained at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds82/ds82_84 3.html Visa o United States citizens (and other non-visa nationals) not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom to follow o a course of study for less than six months However, if your studies will last more than six months, or you plan to work at a job or internship, then you will need to get a visa Your admissions counselor at Oxford will sent you all necessary documents and steps to follow for the visa process Additional information can be found here: http://www.ox.ac.uk/students/international_students/ Steps to apply online at http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES o Students registered with Disability Services at William & Mary should meet with the director of Disability Services (Dean of Students Office) and Director of Global Education (Reves Center) as soon as possible to begin a dialogue about accommodations needed to allow for a successful study abroad experience Students seeking accommodations for a disability while abroad, yet not currently registered with Disability Services, should register immediately to avoid unnecessary delays Visit the Disability Services website for documentation criteria: http://www.wm.edu/offices/deanofstudents/services/ disabilityservices/disabilityregistration/index.php MONEY A note on currency: Regardless of the level of financial resources you may have available for your period of study abroad, all students share the same need to have quick access to their funds and, at the same time, to have their money protected against loss The currency of the United Kingdom is the British pond You can check the current exchange rates on the web at http://www.xe.com/ucc Budgeting o Your budget for incidental expenses will depend on your personal taste/extravagance and the amount of independent travel you intend to before or after the program The program fee covers most of your necessary expenses: some meals, tuition, and lodging You are responsible for your round-trip airfare to Oxford, incidentals, personal expenditures and any additional travel Entertainment, travel and incidentals during the weeks of the program may vary greatly with individual tastes You should expect to budget around one and a half times the amount you normally spend at home per week, or roughly $125-$175 per week, keeping in mind that expenditures will depend largely on your own spending habits and plans to travel It is wisest to bring more than you expect to spend in order to be prepared for emergencies or for special occasions Know Before You Go: Money Tips from past students • “When planning your budget, take into account all of the things you will be paying for, such as: various document fees; taxi, subway or buses; eating out; and school supplies.” • “Travel within Europe is cheap Check the costs before you go and consider budgeting some money for the occasional getaway.” • “Talk with students who have already been there – they can give you a great idea of what to expect.” • For the 1-2 meals a day NOT covered by the meal allowance there are many options around Oxford that can suffice according to individual tastes • Tesco and Sainsburys are both relatively inexpensive grocery stores with multiple locations around the city if you are inclined to cook A great place to stock up on cheap breakfasts! • The Gloucester Green Market also has a farmer’s market twice a week so you can stock up on fresh produce or grab a meal (pricier) from the trucks in the market square! • There are also lots of restaurants for every taste and price point, but popular lunch and coffee spots are usually to be found either in the Covered Market, near Broad Street, or on Cornmarket Street, all about 2-3 blocks from Hertford Forms of Currency: Pros and Cons Cash (British Pounds) It is recommended that you carry approximately $100 US dollars in pounds upon arrival, as you may not have immediate access to an exchange office or bank An American bank can order foreign currency for you with a week’s advance notice Larger metropolitan areas can provide foreign currency services without delay Pros: o Cons: Many small businesses only take cash o Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen Traveler’s Checks It seems to be getting more and more difficult to cash or use Traveler’s checks for purchases throughout the world, so it is not recommended that you put a lot of money into this form However, you may want to carry a small portion of your personal funds in traveler’s checks, just in case you lose your ATM card Be sure to purchase your checks from an internationally recognized source such as Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Thomas Cook, Barclays, Citicorp, etc Check and see if your or your parents’ bank account is one that allows the holder free traveler’s checks NOT RECOMMENDED BY PAST STUDENTS! Pros: o o Cons: Can be replaced if lost or stolen Can be obtained at local bank o Not accepted in many places o Extremely difficult to find a place that will cash them, Service charged to cash ATM/Debit Cards Before you leave, inform your bank that you will be abroad so that they not cut off access to your account when they see multiple transactions from England With a bankcard, or a VISA debit card, you can withdraw money directly from your home bank account in Pounds and receive a favorable exchange rate Make sure to inquire at your bank here about their daily or weekly limit on withdrawing funds and about fees charged for the use of foreign teller machines Returning students increasingly recommend ATM cards over traveler’s checks as the most convenient way to obtain cash abroad If you remember your PIN number as an alphabetic combination, be sure you know its numeric equivalent: ATM keyboards abroad only display numeric keys Know the number to call in Oxford to report loss or theft of the card before leaving the United States Pros: o o o Cons: Good exchange rate on withdrawals Money in US banks can be withdrawn as pounds in Oxford If lost or stolen, cannot be used without PIN o o o Not all cards work overseas – check with your bank Fees charged for withdrawals, often by both the US and Chinese banks ATMs are sometimes hard to find Credit Cards The card you present must be in your name as given on your passport At the request of a cardholder (e.g., your parent/guardian), most major lenders will provide an additional card in the name of a dependent authorized to use the account It is wise to inform your credit card company that you will be abroad, to avoid the possibility of their considering purchases in England “suspicious activity” and blocking your card A VISA cash advance is a more reliable means of obtaining additional funds than a cashier's check or a wire transfer You can receive the cash advance in the local currency Pros: o o o Good exchange rate Reliable source of funds in emergency situations Visa and MasterCard most widely accepted Cons: o o o o 10 Not accepted everywhere Some places require minimum purchase Must be used responsibly Extra fees often charged for spending abroad – these can quickly add up ADJUSTING EXPECT CULTURAL DIFFERENCES TO THE UNEXPECTED Be prepared for life to be different After all, that is one of the central aspects and joys of studying abroad While it can be frustrating and sometimes enormously tiring not to be able to things the way you are used to, it can also be infinitely rewarding to encounter new ways of viewing the world and discover your own ability to adapt The more you learn about how and why the people in England things the way they do, the less frustration you will experience as you try to adjust and the more you will enjoy your experience Observe, ask questions, try to understand – and always stay open-minded! What to expect: • • • • • Differently paced life Commuting between housing and school will be a part of your daily routine Greater reliance on public transit (walking, taxi, bus, etc.) Different academic structures, teaching styles, grading scales, expectations Different cuisine at all meals What not to expect: • • • • • Immediate adaptation to Oxford and its culture Structured waiting lines The same traffic laws as those in the United States Ice and free drink refills Public restrooms BE SELF AWARE! There exists an unattractive stereotype of Americans overseas which you should strive not to reinforce Rightly or wrongly, American women have a reputation for being sexually available, and other cultures consider us all to be loud, obnoxious, presumptuous and especially unable to drink sensibly Please not be the one student out of many who reinforces these existing stereotypes and keeps them alive While you are abroad, remember that your behavior reflects not only on you, but also on your home country, W&M and the University of Oxford Relax Keep your sense of humor; don’t worry if you make mistakes Enjoy the differences and discoveries, and by all means get your rest! Don't forget that it can be tiring to adjust to a world in which everything is new Be easy on yourself Recognize that other new students, even if they seem to be having a wonderful time, are also feeling tired and frustrated at times You are new to life in this place and with time, you will develop the skills you need to adjust and enjoy the experience Many returning students say that it’s a good idea to stop and remember why you wanted to study abroad They say that this helps them to retrospectively recognize and appreciate the good things about being abroad 39 CULTURE SHOCK Some students studying in a new country experience culture shock This can range from a minor period of adjustment to prolonged difficulty Culture shock is a slow, cumulative feeling of frustration Many factors contribute to the mounting feeling of culture shock It can cause intense discomfort, often accompanied by hyperirritability, bitterness, resentment, homesickness, and depression In some cases, distinct physical symptoms of psychosomatic illness occur Where does culture shock come from? • Being cut off from the cultural cues and known patterns with which you are familiar – especially the subtle, indirect ways you normally have or express feelings • Living and/or working over an extended period of time in a situation that is ambiguous • Having your own values brought into question • Being expected to function with maximum skill and speed without adequately explained rules or guidelines Not everyone will experience a severe case of culture shock, nor will all the symptoms be observed in any single individual Many people sail through culture shock with relative ease, only now and again experiencing the more serious reactions One might say that culture shock is the occupational hazard of overseas living that one has to be willing to go through in order to have the pleasure of experiencing another country and culture In order to understand culture shock better, and therefore understand how to counteract it, you should recognize that there are distinct and progressive stages of personal adjustment while living abroad: Initial euphoria Irritability and hostility Gradual adjustment Adaptation or biculturalism How long will culture shock last? It varies with the length of your stay But it also depends to some extent on you and your resiliency, and on the degree to which you are immersed in the culture Potentially, and based on accepted understandings of culture shock, you can expect two low points: an initial dip, and a second, likely more substantial one Stop a moment and consider what you can on your own to combat the onset and alleviate the effects of culture shock: Upon arrival in Oxford, make yourself aware of local options for seeking assistance in your adjustment, whether they be on- or off-campus mental health services, or local clubs and groups that might introduce you to fun new interests and people Realize that practically everyone who goes overseas for a substantial period of time experiences some form of culture shock; it’s natural Be ready for the lessons culture shock can teach you You’ll soon find that there are many “right” ways of living, not just the one you are used to 40 10 11 12 13 14 Select one or two areas of interest and investigate them more thoroughly than other topics Music, local sports, Chinese food – find an aspect of this new culture to master Begin to consciously look for logical reasons behind everything in the host culture that seems strange, difficult, confusing, or threatening Make a list of all the positive things that you can identify about your present situation – and ignore the negative You’ve probably concentrated too much on that, already Avoid those Americans who are in a permanent state of culture shock and who spend their days seeking company to commiserate with They will only perpetuate any feelings of culture shock you may already have Don’t succumb to the temptation to disparage the host culture yourself Try to understand and adapt, rather than dismiss Work at maintaining a healthy sense of humor Making mistakes can lead you to feel foolish, but the embarrassment will pass Share your gaffes with family and friends – the laugh you share will help you realize how trivial many small mistakes are You might even include such stories in a blog about your time in Oxford – this will allow you to look back on past mistakes and get a fresh reminder of how trivial many of them turn out to be Make friends with many English people, and try to develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with one or two of them Discuss with them problems you are having and look to them as a normalizing presence in your life When you look for advice, focus on how you are feeling – what is going on inside you – rather than on what you consider the causes of your problems, especially when you’re inclined to think they lie in what is wrong in the host culture As you adjust to the value system of English culture, don’t worry that you may lose your own values in the process Your values are much deeper than that Rather, understand that acting according to the customs of England is a natural part of being accepted and feeling more at home in this new place, and not a fundamental change to who you are During the deepest plunges into culture shock, take a trip – get away to a scenic spot or a nearby country When you return, be open to having good “coming back home” feelings Don’t be afraid to ask for help There you have it, a program to get you safely through culture shock and to make sure that the rewards which come with the overseas experience will be yours to relive happily for the rest of your life 41 42 PROBLEMS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS True emergencies are rare, but it is important to be prepared for any issue, from minor to major There are a variety of academic and personal concerns that can surface and need attention while you are living and studying overseas, but most are relatively minor Occasionally there are instances of petty theft, minor illnesses, miscommunications with other students or possibly even tutors, and so forth Such problems are inconvenient, but usually they are quickly resolved, and true emergencies are very rare Whatever the nature and magnitude of your problem, the first step you take should be to contact the Hertford College staff and particularly The Tutor for Visiting Students who is in the best position to help you immediately (unless, of course, there is an immediate need to obtain medical or police assistance – in such cases, dial ‘999’ or ‘111’) The sooner you communicate your concerns, the more easily they can be resolved It is very important that you contact program staff before you contact your parents in order to avoid worrying them needlessly 43 CONDUCT While participating in a study abroad program, you are bound by the same rules of conduct that apply on the College of William & Mary campus The current code can be viewed in full on the Dean of Students website, located here: https://www.wm.edu/offices/deanofstudents/services/communityvalues /studenthandbook/student_code_of_conduct/ You will also be expected to abide by the rules of conduct at your host institution As is stated in the behavior agreement which you signed for this program, serious misconduct will result in disciplinary action by the Office of the Dean of Students and possible removal from the program Any expenses incurred as a result of such expulsion, including return travel expenses, are exclusively your responsibility 44 OXFORD Oxford is the county town (similar to the county seat in the United States) of Oxford shire, in the region of South East England The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 151,000 living within the district boundary The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through Oxford and meet south of the city centre For a distance of some 10 miles (16 km) along the river, in the vicinity of Oxford, the Thames is known as The Isis Buildings in Oxford demonstrate an example of every British architectural period since the arrival of the Saxons, including the iconic, mid-18th century Radcliffe Camera Oxford is known as the "city of dreaming spires", a term coined by poet Matthew Arnold in reference to the harmonious architecture of Oxford's university buildings The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world 45 46 USEFUL INTERNET LINKS COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY William & Mary website www.wm.edu Reves Center Study www.wm.edu/offices/revescenter/studyabro Abroad Office ad William & Mary student www.wm.edu/offices/healthcenter/studentin insurance info surance CISI health insurance www.culturalinsurance.com information William & Mary Financial www.wm.edu/admission/financialaid Aid Office William & Mary Bursar’s www.wm.edu/offices/financialoperations Office General study abroad info Transportation Security Administration U.S State Department U.S State Department Travel Publications U.S Center for Disease Control U.S embassies abroad Embassy registration Passport information Foreign entry requirements Travel warnings, crisis info, int driving U.S GOVERNMENT RESOURCES www.students.gov/, then click on “Study Abroad” www.tsa.gov www.state.gov travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_ 1231.html STA Travel Student Universe Expedia www.cdc.gov/travel www.usembassy.gov https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/ cis_1024.html#entry_requirements travel.state.gov TRAVEL RESOURCES www.statravel.com www.studentuniverse.com www.expedia.com 47 Travelocity Orbitz Cheap O Air Transitions Abroad magazine Abroad View magazine Council on Foreign Affairs Routes International (worldwide travel) Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory Hostelling International Hostels.com Hostel World Journeywoman (travel info for women) Women’s Travel Tips International Student Travel Confederation Weather Channel Google Maps Travel Clinic Locator U.S Center for Disease Control William & Mary student insurance info CISI health insurance information World Health Organization Int Assoc for Med Assist to Travelers Culture shock information CIEE health check for travel abroad CIEE, AIDS, and international travel www.travelocity.com www.orbitz.com https://www.cheapoair.com/ www.transitionsabroad.com www.abroadviewmagazine.com www.cfr.org www.routesinternational.com www.towd.com www.iyhf.org www.hostels.com www.hostelworld.com www.journeywoman.com www.womentraveltips.com www.istc.org www.weather.com maps.google.com HEALTH AND SAFETY www.travelersvaccines.com wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel www.wm.edu/offices/healthcenter/studentinsura nce www.culturalinsurance.com www.who.int www.iamat.org www.pacific.edu/sis/culture, glimpse.org/search/?query=culture+shock www.ciee.org/health_safety/health/predeparture_checklist.aspx www.ciee.org/health_safety/health/AIDS_intl_tra vel.aspx BANKING AND FINANCE 48 Currency converters MasterCard / Cirrus ATM finer Visa / Plus ATM finder Western Union www.xe.net/ucc, www.oanda.com/ www.mastercard.com/us/personal/ en/cardholderservices/atmlocations/ind ex.html visa.via.infonow.net/usa_atm/ www.westernunion.com COMMUNICATION U.S Postal Service www.usps.com Country Calling Codes www.countrycallingcodes.com Skype www.skype.com Cellular Abroad – rent intl www.cellularabroad.com cell phone Telestial – rent intl cell phone www.telestial.com MISCELLANEOUS General info for LGBT www.indiana.edu/~overseas/lesbigay students Info for students with www.miusa.org disabilities Computer tips for www.roadnews.com, connectivity and power www.teleadapt.com Ref materials for departure www.globalscholar.us and re-entry Shipping and storage www.collegeboxes.com International Volunteer www.volunteerinternational.org Programs Assoc Diversity Issues http://www.diversityabroad.com Stories from abroad http://glimpse.org What’s Up with Culture www3.uop.edu/sis/culture/index.htm 49 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -What kind of writing samples should I submit with my application? Your writing samples should be at least three pages each They should be graded and should include comments from a W&M professor - Who would be best to get professor recommendations from? Your recommendations should come from professors who know your work well Since the tutorial system at Oxford will require you to write one or two essays each week, at least one of the two recommendations should comment in some detail on your writing abilities - Whom should I contact if I have questions about the academic program and tutorial possibilities at Oxford? For academic questions, contact Professor Talbot Taylor, in the W&M English Department (txtayl@wm.edu) - I am a business major Can I take tutorials in business at Oxford? Unfortunately, Oxford is not able to offer any tutorials in business subjects - I can’t decide whether to go to Oxford for one 10-week term (April-June) or for two 8week terms (January-March, April-June) Which you recommend? Going for two 8-week terms is ideal, and it allows you a long spring vacation to travel between the two terms The 10-week term is less expensive, but the work load is a bit more intensive Both are good, but the longer you are there, the richer will be your Oxford experience - What academic fields are available for study at Hertford? Hertford is able to offer most subjects in the humanities and the social sciences, although it cannot offer the more technical social science subjects such as econometrics, microeconomics, methods of social research, game theory, political polling analysis, quantitative methods, etc There are very limited possibilities in the natural sciences Contact Professor Taylor (txtayl@wm.edu) with specific questions - How specific I need to be about tutorial choices in my application? You don’t need to be very specific at this stage Generally, listing topics with no more specificity than a W&M course title will be fine, although more specific topics are possible too If you have questions, contact Professor Taylor Chosen from recent tutorials taken by W&M students, the following examples may give you an idea of an acceptable degree of specificity Note: this list only represents a small fraction of the range of topics and sub-topics possible: Renaissance drama, British colonial history, Philosophy of law, Political liberalism, Development economics, Anthropology of gender, the Christian church in the middle ages, International law, the Romantic poets, History of economic thought, the French revolution, the Ethics of biodiversity, Marxist political theory, Chinese politics in the 20th century, Medical anthropology, 20thcentury music, Economics of international trade, French impressionism, Sociology of Religion, Evolution of language, Differential equations, Maritime archeology, Comparative religion, Modern British drama, Comparative legal systems, Post-colonial Africa, History of British Photography, the Philosophy of mind, the Spanish civil war, Modern Irish literature, the Crusades, International 50 aid and its effects, Social anthropology, Groups, rings, and fields (mathematics), Classical Greek – Sophocles, Global environmental governance, Protestant Reformation theology, Fine Art drawing, Sufism, Philosophy of science - My GPA falls slightly below the minimum requirement of a 3.4 I was wondering if I could still apply? Only in rare cases will one be admitted with a GPA below 3.4: when the transcript and application make it very clear that the student’s current GPA is a misleading indicator of their academic performance at W&M and of their potential for success in the rigorous academic program at Oxford - I'm a freshman now Is it possible to attend the Oxford program in my sophomore year? Depending on the student’s academic record and recommendations, this is sometimes possible - May I attend the Oxford program in my senior year? Students must spend their final semester before graduating on campus in Williamsburg To go abroad the first semester of senior year, students must petition the Committee on Degree to waive their “senior residency” rule - I would like to know how many tutorials I will take at Oxford and how many credits at William & Mary I will be receiving for them In nearly all cases, students who attend for the two eight-week terms of Hilary and Trinity or for the more intensive ten-week Trinity term receive 15 W&M credits on their return The tutorial schedules are discussed under “Coursework” in this Handbook - Is it possible to study in Oxford in the spring semester having already studied abroad at another university in the fall semester? Yes, as long as the terms not overlap - Will my grades transfer to my W&M transcript and count in my GPA? Grades received in courses taken off the W&M campus not count toward a student’s GPA This applies to Oxford tutorials also - What official record will I get of my academic performance at Oxford? Grades and final comments will be prepared by your tutors and sent to you by Hertford These will be kept on file at Hertford, should you want an official copy later for the purpose of job or graduate school applications - Will my tutorials be pre-approved for W&M transfer credit? Generally, pre-approval is not obtained However, if you want a tutorial to count for a specific course in a W&M department, you should speak ahead of time to the responsible member of the department in question - Will I be able to use the credits I earn at Oxford towards my major? In most cases, departments insist that required courses for the major be taken on campus at W&M However, it is usually possible to count electives earned off-campus toward your major You may need to petition the Committee on Degrees to have a course count toward a major or minor - Can I fulfill COLL 300 requirements at Oxford? Yes - Once admitted, when will the tutorial subjects, I am to study in Oxford be finalized? 51 In most cases, tutorial assignments won’t be absolutely finalized until one or two months before you arrive in Oxford However, if there are any problems with your tutorial choices, we will typically learn of this by the middle of W&M’s fall semester, if not before - Can I begin the study of a foreign language at Oxford? Not as a part of your tutorial program Studying a foreign language can be arranged, but it will usually cost more and not count toward your eventual W&M credits earned 52 CONTACT INFORMATION REVES CENTER CONTACTS You may call the Reves Center and its advisors at the numbers below between 8am and 5pm (Virginia time), Monday through Friday In case of an emergency that falls outside of these times, please call William & Mary Campus Police at (757) 221-4596 Campus police will then forward your call to the correct person or office Reves Center Advisor: • Laura McDonald (lbmcdonald@wm.edu)- (757) 221-2003 W&M Faculty Director: • Prof Talbot Taylor (txtayl@wm.edu) – (757) 221-3940, Tyler 237 *To call the U.S from abroad: 001+ (Area Code) + phone number AT HERTFORD COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY FOR OF OXFORD INQUIRIES ABOUT ARRIVAL DETAILS, ACCOMMODATION AND FEES: International Programmes Administrator: Director of International Programmes: Varied For inquiries about academic study; Tutor for Visiting Students: • Dr Josephine Reynell (visiting.students@hertford.ox.ac.uk Hertford College Catte Street Oxford OX1 3BW Telephone: 01-865-276468 53 ... at the Hertford College website, www .hertford. ox.ac.uk and then go to the transport section 21 COURSEWORK HERTFORD COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (http://www .hertford. ox.ac k/) u Oxford. .. this William and Mary program enroll directly at Hertford College, one of the 45 constituent colleges and halls of the University of Oxford Herford College is known for its “progressive yet friendly”... Go: Hertford College Tips from past students • “Support services from Hertford College staff: they're incredibly helpful No matter what you need, contact Josephine Reynell at visiting.students @hertford. ox.ac.uk.”