Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Bfa Acting, 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 learned to be independent, to take care and run my own life and schedule in a new place, adapt to any place or circumstance, and to always be motivated and have fun!

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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?

I suffered a severe concussion during my trip. The healthcare was difficult because of lack of availability to communicate. Very few people had phones I could use, the person I spoke to was going to call us back with help and more information and never did. It was rough. However, the nice thing was that I didn't have to pay for anything. Their healthcare was socialized and I didn't have to pay for an abulance or the medications I received, but to be honest...that was kind of scary. I could have been Joe Shmoe and just come off the street to get that kind of care. I didn't have to sign anything or fill out any kind of paperwork. Which was nice for me personally, as a student traveller, but in general...kind of a scary concept.

* 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? $300+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find money where you can before you go! Apply for every kind of financial aid.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
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?
  • Performances
  • Trips
  • Everything!
* What could be improved?
  • More things done together.
  • More opportunities for financial help/preparation.
  • More opportunities to make friendships with locals.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much extra money I was going to spend.