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Junko T
Aoyama Gakuin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had difficulties to read books on the given limits, which was the same period as the native students.
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Junko T
Aoyama Gakuin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because I had to buy a car to go to the University, which was not necessary in Tokyo.
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Food, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Junko T
Aoyama Gakuin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is really difficult to live there without a car!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
City of Sacrament is very nice to live and study.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Try not to stay together with other students from your home country!
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Junko T
Aoyama Gakuin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Junko T
Aoyama Gakuin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
so I could have enough time to study by myself.
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Personal comments
I stayed at the university hall, but it was terrible...
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Junko T
Aoyama Gakuin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I'm not sure they still have the same spot as the time I stayed.. It was almost 15 years ago!
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