ECLA was the most positive experience of my collegiate career. Past Review

By (Visual Media Arts, Emerson College) for

Emerson College: Los Angeles - Emerson College in Los Angeles

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i gained a working knowledge of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles and developed connections that will help my future career.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The program was an invaluable learning experience for my future career. The ability for me to focus on real life experience at my internship and not have to worry about the burdens of a full course load was incredibly beneficially. The way they program is designed today is wonderful and should never be changed.

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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)

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* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans