A Plateful of Drama, with a side of Fish 'n Chips Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/05/2011 to 12/09/2011 with
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot about my own personal skills and interests, and how to use the training I received in the future.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Very intense, much was expected of you, but the environment was welcoming. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administration is going through changes, but overall things were still organized and we were looked after. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dormitory offered to us was in a great location and very accommodating. |
* Food: |
I cooked most of my own meals, but there are good restaurants throughout the city and some nice open markets on the weekends. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My program was international and primarily American students, but we integrated nicely among the other programs within the academy, and had time to experience the city. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The school helped out when necessary since we did not have health care through NHS in England. |
* Safety: |
I never felt unsafe, but I was also continually cautious of new areas and situations. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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* Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 (in English pounds) |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known more about the individual courses beforehand. |