IES London was the best part of my academic career! Past Review
By Travis Harley (Wagner College) - abroad from 01/02/2019 to 04/13/2019 with
IES Abroad: London - Theater Studies
I took away a bit of the British approach to theatre. I gained the European perspective regarding my career of choice, social norms, fashion, etc. I made several great connections in fields I wish to pursue, acting. I got a better understanding of myself. I came out with a better grasp of the world and how we connect.
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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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was intense, especially regarding the writing, but we had professors that were understanding and extremely helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I definitely expected something much bigger than my living arrangement and was a bit disappointed by the pre-determined living situation, but it quickly became home. It is definitely a cool, fun spot. Also, I’d like to give a personal thank you to the administration for letting me a non-binary (pangender) person like me live with my best friend. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was fully immersed in the culture, especially the queer scene. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The US should remodel it’s healthcare after the UK. The UK’s healthcare and ideas surrounding healthcare are phenomenal. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Everything about it whether good or bad, made the entire experience all the more special because it helped me learn so much. I would do it all over and change nothing! |
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) |
It’s a bit hard because you want to spend freely, but if you budget well you can surely do it. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget! Budget! Budget! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that Theatre Studies majors had pre-determined living conditions. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
