The WTA Tour: You'll never be the same! Past Review
By Ayana U (Theatre, Western Washington University) for
Western Washington University: Western Theatre Ambassador's Tour
I can't wait to go back to England and Chacombe, whether on holiday or for theatre. My appreciation for different places and cultures has expanded immensely. My newest goal in life: to fill up my passport with travel stamps!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We didn't take courses or have homework. This question is N/A to my program. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My expectations were exceeded! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
As part of the nature of our specific program (an acting tour), all 8 of us from WWU stayed with the same host family. |
* Food: |
Our host family provided us with most meals. Visit The George & Dragon Pub in Chacombe! |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Our special tour around Oxford was beautiful. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Chacombe felt very safe; I never felt unsafe. |
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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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | All WWU theatre students interested in acting and touring should consider auditioning for this program. It changed my life. |