Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Intense but extremely rewarding semester at BADA January 03, 2023

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/11/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

Sarah Lawrence College: London - London Theatre Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much more about the craft of acting and about the culture of British theatre as a whole. I gained lots of independence and confidence.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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

I learned and grew so much at BADA and made so many wonderful connections. I would 100% do it again.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 150 pounds/week

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

  • N/A
* 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?
  • Trips to the theatre
  • Classmates
  • Instructors
* What could be improved?
  • Play selection for the end of semester performance.
  • Communication before arrival to London
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There is very little free time during the week.