Great experience for the aspiring actor! Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 04/13/2012 with

British American Drama Academy: London/ Oxford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have gained so much as an actress as well as made great, long lasting friendships. I also fell in love with London and the other European cities I got to visit briefly. It was very worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

You have to provide your own food. Groceries are the cheapest option because London is expensive! I learned how to cook a lot of delicious meals.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Studying with Americans, we mostly socialized with ourselves. Not very integrated at all. But we hung out in pubs/clubs with locals, so if you were outgoing enough and willing to step outside our little American cliques in public places, you may have made friends with the Londoners.

* 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)

Unfortunately, London is VERY expensive!

* 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? Maybe a around $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries and look for deals!

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Teachers
  • Location
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • The choices for directors and shows for the final performances at the end of the semester.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing in particular.