Patrice graduated early from high school, the actress followed the footsteps of some very distinguished actors when she decided to seek formal training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, one of the world's most prestigious and respected drama schools. Among the 3000 aspiring actors from around the world vying for the only 23 coveted entries that were offered, Patrice was not only chosen but was awarded the sole scholarship of her term. she was one of only three non-British students among 23 accepted altogether. When she ran out of money in London, she waited on tables and cleaned rooms at her boarding house in exchange for room and board. Upon her graduation from RADA, she was honored with five of the most prominent awards the academy has to commend.