Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ehh Past Review

By (Theatre Arts, American University) - abroad from 09/05/2011 to 12/09/2011 with

Sarah Lawrence College: London - London Theatre Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad itself was a worthwhile experience. However, a lot of damage was done to my psyche and made me quit the acting profession, a godsend if you really ask me.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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? No

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I made great friends in my flatmates
  • London is amazing
  • Most of my teachers were amazing
* What could be improved?
  • Never hire shit directors again
  • Some teachers could honestly be better
  • Better integration with Londoners
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to deal with some actors who are completely dreadful human beings.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Theatre Show
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Comments: I loathed the director I was given at the program, and found having her as a director was a complete waste of my parents hard-earned money to send me abroad. She was unprofessional, emotionally abusive and completely unhelpful.
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