Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

If you are serious about theatre, you go to BADA, period. Past Review

By (Drama, Theatre Arts, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/09/2015 to 04/17/2015 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The best thing i've ever done.

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.

The perfect educational experience. Would not trade it for anything.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Admission date was very late making it tough to back up plan.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Beautiful flat in a beautiful area.

* Food:

No program food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I love LONDON!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We were not 'allowed' to get sick, but other than the very strict sick policy, very good.

* Safety:

Very safe.

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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Good luck.

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? Exchange

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Teachers
  • Educational quality
  • Being treated as a compotent adult
* What could be improved?
  • Sick policy
  • Admission process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Money evaporates in the UK

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.