Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London-- I loved it! Past Review

By (Theatre Studies, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/25/2012 to 06/08/2012 with

Brigham Young University: London - London Theatre Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have a new love and desire for travel. I grew to understand and love London. I have learned so much about Shakespeare and theatre in general. I can function in a big city. I appreciate my roots.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The dollar to pound conversion is actually a pretty big deal. Watch your funds, because they disappear a lot faster than they seem.

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Not overly structured, lots of time to have your own experience
  • Perfect city for what we were studying and just about for anything else
  • Classes were fascinating and enhanced my London and theatre experience
* What could be improved?
  • Late and incomplete refunds
  • Dropped shows/activities
  • Poor planning with the program budget
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The weather and the cost