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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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Languages
Language of instruction: Japanese
Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Japanese
How much did you improve your Japanese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had spent a year at a high school in Osaka 3 years earlier so being able to go to a university enabled me to build on the skills I had already aquired. it was ideal!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
not that i can think of!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I had a really great time. the international dept is well established, which makes it much easier to get yourself understood and get the most out of your time there.
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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
Living on campus is a very cheap way to accommodate yourself. Join clubs - great way to learn language and meet locals
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
reality of living in a more expensive country
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Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I lived on campus during the second half of my stay. It was much more convenient to the university and allowed me to meet other foreign students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
skiing all over hokkaido
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