Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Truly Life-Changing Experience Past Review

By (Theatre and Math, University of Southern California) - abroad from 01/10/2014 to 04/18/2014 with

British American Drama Academy: London/ Oxford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much through all of the acting and theatre-based classes. Living in London, while expensive, was truly an amazing experience and I think we all really fell in love with the city and all that it had to offer.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

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 200 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Actively keep a budget on every single thing you buy or spend money on. It helps to keep you in check and see where your money is going.

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?

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 classes
  • The city
  • The professors
* What could be improved?
  • The housing
  • The performances
  • The amount of units received
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You aren't really integrated into British society, meaning that the only British people you'll meet through the program will be your teachers. You'll have to go out of your way to meet British students your age but it's 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!