Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

All the World's a Stage Past Review

By (Hope College) - abroad from 09/03/2019 to 12/14/2019 with

IES Abroad: London - Theater Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely life-changing. I loved it so much that I am planning on moving back to London after graduation and want to start my career there in the theatre industry.

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.

* 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

My time with the IES Abroad London Theatre Studies program was absolutely incredible. Since I am studying theatre, I needed to study somewhere that had opportunities in the theatre industry and London was the perfect place to go. The IES Theatre program gave me lots of hands-on practical experience by attending productions, going backstage and having workshops with professional performing artists.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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 city
  • The classes
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • None
  • None
  • None
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had pushed myself to meet more British people and not just hangout with my American friends. I would tell myself to try something new everyday.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.