Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I love my time in Bath and I want to go back to this beautiful city! September 21, 2023

By (Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts, Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/01/2023 to 07/08/2023 with

Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program made me realize how much I can do in 5 weeks! Super worthwhile.

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.

I loved taking theater classes with professors who actually work in the industry. I had an intensive yet meaning 5 weeks of theater education experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was great, I lived with 5 other girls in a nice British flat and we had fun cooking and chatting in the kitchen.

* Food:

I loved cooking with local produce. Every day I go to the market and pick up fresh strawberries, it was the best time of the summer!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

People were nice and polite, we had a great time in England.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe city!

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

ASE is able to bring some of the best education resources to students from America, especially in literature and arts. 5 weeks felt so short but it was incredibly productive, I did not expect myself seeing 10+ shows and performed a show.

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)

Personally it was quite easy for me.

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?
  • The shows we saw
  • Local strawberries
  • Talking to my professors
* What could be improved?
  • Beds
  • More budget for food
  • seagulls
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew Summer in Britain can be cold.

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!