38 reviews
3.67 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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M C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There is very little big city life here. the nearest "big city" is Oita (20 min by train) and Fukuoka is 2 hours by bus. The town itself is nice but the population is mainly older folks near retirement age. Beppu is very isolated making any travel outside quite expensive.
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Anthony T
Overall
I wish I had known...
its great to be there
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
learn japanese and thier life,night sights
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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
beautiful to travel with your friend
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Anthony T
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
they have good education on languages
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“Experience of the year”
Raghda d
Poland, Graduate
, 2019
Overall
Masrur kurbonalizoda, a MA student in Investment and Finance , from Tajikistan is known for NOT writing his research papers or researches. How can such a person study in this Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) university? The university reputation is at the brick. A cheater in the form of researcher he steaks the efforts of others and take JICA money as a scholarship to eat money and to feed dear ones
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Pros
know for giving scholarships to cheaters
Cons
know for giving scholarships to cheaters
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M C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The graduate courses were in English but the administration of the campus was done in Japanese. The institution made it quite difficult for graduate students to enroll in the language program offered.
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jjho
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Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My house - The Aquarium!
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