Great experience for the aspiring actor! Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 04/13/2012 with
British American Drama Academy: London/ Oxford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
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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. |
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* 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. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing in particular. |
