Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Where I found Me January 26, 2024

By (Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts, Vassar College) - abroad from 09/12/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much as an actor and also as a person. I left the program changed.

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.

This program was the best thing that I have ever done for my career as an actor. The tutors pushed me in ways that I needed, and I grew so much. I also made life long connections with my fellow peers and tutors. I wish I could just keep reliving those four months I spent at LAMDA partaking in their semester classical acting program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

LAMDA is an amazing campus, with everything that you would need as a student actor living abroad.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

They were very helpful with providing information on where to live, and how to travel to school and around London.

* Food:

The cafe at LAMDA is amazing! Also, the coffee was so good. I couldn't help treating myself to a coffee on many occasions.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated. For me it was a very easy transition, especially due to how all the other students in different programs made me feel so welcomed at LAMDA.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had experience with healthcare on multiple occasions, and it was easily accessible.

* Safety:

I always felt safe at LAMDA and traveling around London.

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)

Like any one living in a city, you can spend as little or as much as you want to or need to.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Classes
  • The Community
  • The Playful Approach
* What could be improved?
  • I can not think of anything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It will be a lot of work and time, but so worth it.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!