A phenomenal immersion into London's world of theatre Past Review
By A student (Theatre, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/06/2012 to 12/13/2013 with
Sarah Lawrence College: London - London Theatre Program
I learned more about theatre in the 4 months I was abroad than I had ever before. I made friends who I know I will have forever. I was exposed to a new culture and new theatre very different from that in the U.S.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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Food was not included in the tuition price and we were responsible for buying and cooking all of our food. I am aware that some schools/ programs provide subsidies for students to purchase food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was with all American students. Though we did expose ourselves to the culture by seeing many shows, going to museums, and going out at night. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Not especially easily. London is a very expensive city and was almost cost-prohibitive at times. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about 180 a week, and that was my living on a very tight budget, and only buying the bare necessities. I am aware that most people spent significantly more per week than I did. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Definitely keep track of all your expenses. Set a budget for yourself and try to keep to it, using the first couple weeks as an experiment to see if it is realistic. Also, spend less at the beginning if possible, because then you will have some extra money towards the end to buy things. |
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? | It is exhausting and you will work non stop |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Cymbeline - Acting in Performance |
| Course Department: | Theatre |
| Instructor: | Kelly Hunter |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I spent 5 weeks rehearsing for a production and it was one of the best experiences of my life. My director was brilliant and fun to work with, and I learned so much from her as well as from my cast. |
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