A challenging but fun semester of theatre in London Past Review

By A student (Drama, Theatre Arts, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/19/2015 to 04/24/2015 with

Case Western Reserve University: London - Timemarks in European Theatre History

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I learned a lot about European theatre history. I developed my acting skills and was able to apply those skills to the multiple performances we did over the course of the semester.

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.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	The housing was terrible. We had to share tiny rooms and there was no privacy. It was not good value for money. The CWRU staff were not helpful in addressing housing issues.
* Food:	The food at RADA was great.
* 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?	~$200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Not really--London is an expensive city. I was buying most of my own food and it was still expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* 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?	Actor training Performances
* What could be improved?	Housing Academic content
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	The course is very hands-on. You are up on your feet for 7 hours a day.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	THTR 228L - Development of Theater: Beginnings to English Renaissance - London
Course Department:	Theatre
Instructor:	Nick Hutchinson
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	THTR 229L - Development of Theater: Renaissance to Romanticism - London
Course Department:	Theatre
Instructor:	Nick Hutchinson
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	THTR 232L - Acting IV: Classical Technique - London
Course Department:	Theatre
Instructor:	Gemma Kerr/Nick Hutchinson
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	THTR 329L - Modern and Contemporary Drama - London
Course Department:	Theatre
Instructor:	Nick Hutchinson
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	THTR 376L - Voice for the Stage II - London
Course Department:	Theatre
Instructor:	John Tucker
Instruction Language:	English
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