"Do or Do not. There is no try." The Journey to England

Luis Avila Start Date: Feb 20, 2024 - End Date: Jul 8, 2024
  • London, United Kingdom

My Travel Story

by: Luis Avila Start Date: Feb 20, 2024 - End Date: Jul 8, 2024
At the beginning of my life I was always keen on the arts, in middle school I was really into poetry. I was a big fan of Edgar Allan Poe with my favorite poem of his being “Annabel Lee”. During my high school years, my creativity fell. It wasn’t until my freshman year of college that I took Intro to Acting with Susan B. Anthony which completely changed my life. That adrenaline and passion I felt in that classroom are what still push me today to work hard and continue making sure I don’t waste all the hard work my parents put in to send me to school. Since that day in class, I have continued to involve myself as much as I can and gain all the knowledge and advice I can from others. 

At Depauw, I worked in many plays and short films and have also worked backstage constructing sets used in the play helping me become more familiar with what happens backstage and what it takes to make a production happen. I also got an incredible opportunity in my junior year to study abroad with FIE ( Foundation for International Education) working as a stage manager at Pentameter Theater in London, England where I oversaw the set up of plays and open mics. I not only got experience in college but also outside as well: working on a music video, doing a commercial, and doing some jobs as an extra continuing to make connections and gain as much experience and knowledge. 

Financially I come from a hard-working middle-class background and always worked hard to get scholarships and full rides to help pay my tuition. My parents are always working hard to help give my siblings and me a better education and overall future than they had.  Being Mexican-American and first generation always pushed me to succeed and do the best I can in the classroom to make sure their hard work pays off. The opportunity to attend a summer program in London, England with Performing Arts Abroad would help me continue to gain knowledge and experience in the arts and grow as a person as well.
  • London, United Kingdom

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