Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Confidence, skill, and direction as an actor January 05, 2023

By (Theater Arts, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/09/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

Sarah Lawrence College: London - London Theatre Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My abroad experience was very worthwhile. I got it out of it a thorough skillset for acting on stage, including the tools to maintain my progress with daily practice. I gained a lot of confidence in my abilities, enough to really start throwing myself into the world of auditions and have fun with it. My peers and professors were all inspiring to me, not to mention all the theater I saw in London. I learned to cook for myself, which I had never needed to do before for an extended period.

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.

* 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

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

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Learning to appreciate and act Shakespeare
  • The professors and administration
  • The London theater scene
* What could be improved?
  • More group theatre trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go out of your way as much as possible to take care of yourself. Go for a hiking day trip outside of London. Go to beautiful parks like Hampstead Heath. Try more ambitious cooking projects. Go to classical music concerts. Find ways to really rejuvenate on the weekends, because Monday through Friday will be VERY intense in this program.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!