Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Magical Past Review

By (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/25/2012 to 06/09/2012 with

Brigham Young University: London - London Theatre Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned more about theater than I ever thought possible, and I fell in love with the city.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I enjoyed the shows we saw and the class discussion. It was a pretty basic review (which was, granted, to be expected with the group we were traveling with. I would have liked a more advanced course but it wasn't really possible.)

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site support was great. The support from our home country was pretty poor.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 2000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Determine what is important to you. I wanted to see a lot of theater, so I did. Don't eat out as much leading up to the trip. Make your meals at home. Have a budget.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The access to the theater
  • Museums
  • LONDON!
* What could be improved?
  • Longer :)
  • Less class time (not likely)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do something all the time. Don't wait to go somewhere- do it when you have the chance.