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By (Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft., Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/20/2014 to 08/09/2014 with

Boston University: London - Internship Program, Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Building sets for a shared theatre is not the same as building for a non-shared space

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:

Food isn't provided, but the food available in London is very good

* 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

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)

None of the food is included in the cost of the program, and London is expensive.

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

  • Americans
* 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?
  • location
  • amount of time off
  • internship
* What could be improved?
  • Kitchen supplies
  • Selection of classes
  • syllabi
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buy housewares and general needs at the market near Dalston Junction. They have everything for cheap.

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!