Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life Changing January 26, 2024

By (N/A) - abroad from 09/11/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that it is important to take risks and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Living in another country is so worthwhile and expands your understanding of the world.

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.

I had the most incredible experience at LAMDA. From the amazing tutors to the welcoming student body, I felt encouraged to take risks and make bold choices daily. The tutors are all experts in their disciplines but encourage questions and acknowledge other methods and practices.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The LAMDA administration strives to put the needs of their students first. They are very accessible and can be seen around campus which makes them that much more approachable.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

N/A

* Food:

N/A

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I had a wonderful experience getting immersed in the culture at LAMDA. I also got to experience my first Black History Month in London, so it was exciting to explore it from a British lens and participate in the BHM programming.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

I always felt very safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I got exactly what I wanted out of the program and more. I grew as an actor and also as a person. I felt so cared for and encouraged by all my tutors and the students I was surrounded with.

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)

I lived outside of the city, so transportation was expensive, but otherwise, it was pretty affordable.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Tutors
  • Community
* What could be improved?
  • Initial communication about program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish some of the logistics about the schedule and expectations for the program were a little clearer.