Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The WTA Tour: You'll never be the same! Past Review

By (Theatre, Western Washington University) for

Western Washington University: Western Theatre Ambassador's Tour

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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?

* Safety:

Chacombe felt very safe; I never felt unsafe.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Meeting our host family
* What could be improved?
  • Wish we could have stayed longer!
* 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.