Program Overview

Introduction to the International Honors-Oxford Program

The International Honors-Oxford Program is a unique opportunity for students to study at one of the world's leading universities, Oxford University. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in social justice, introducing them to specific disciplinary methods and questions around social justice issues.

Program Details

The program includes:

• Mťdecins Sans FrontiŤres (Doctors Without Borders)
• Oxfam
• British Parliament
• World-class professors
• Highly focused seminars
• Individual tutorials

These opportunities allow students to engage with the best of their peers and learn from renowned experts in their fields.

Program Objectives

The program aims to:

• Introduce students to disciplinary methods and questions around social justice issues
• Bring together the best of what various disciplines have to offer to produce theoretical and practical responses to pressing issues
• Provide students with a unique opportunity to study at Oxford University

Student Experience

Students participating in the program have reported a highly positive experience, with one Oxford tutor describing a PLU student as being in the top 5% of all students she had tutored. This anecdote suggests that PLU students are well-prepared to engage with the best of their peers and that the IHON-Oxford program plays a significant role in attracting top students.

Disciplined Interdisciplinary Approach

The IHON-Oxford program reflects PLU's growing dedication to "disciplined interdisciplinary" education. This approach intentionally brings together the best of what various disciplines have to offer, with the goal of producing the best theoretical and practical responses to pressing issues.

Conclusion

The International Honors-Oxford Program is a unique opportunity for students to study at one of the world's leading universities. With its comprehensive education in social justice, introduction to disciplinary methods and questions, and highly focused seminars, this program provides students with a well-rounded education and prepares them to engage with the best of their peers.