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Ryukoku University

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3.74 / 5 based on 12 reviews

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patrick o

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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Things are pretty much made very easy here - don't always accept what you are told (as the Japanese often do), and don't always feel that that you have to act like a Japanese. Sometimes it is better to be a rude gaijin to make life a little easier. The Japanese are very approachable on a surface level (asking directions, help, etc), but are very hard to get to know on a deeper level. They are generally curious about foreign culture, and on campus it is not unusual to be aproached by strangers curious about your country or wishing conversation practice in another language.

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Most people loved it.

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Personal recommendation

Ryukoku is a great place to come if you are unfamiliar with Japan - the International Center here helps you with everything, and the JCLP programme is great for beginners/intermediates. Also, as it is a Buddhist university, the Buddhist studies and Japanese literature studies are excellent. You get to speak a lot of Japanese during your time here, and the atmosphere is generally friendly and relaxed.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

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Improved language skills

Met people from other countries

Became more independent

Partied a lot

Experienced a change in life

Advanced my studies & career

Final comments

The entrance procedure is not difficult, but it does contain an great amount of paperwork. Make sure you are in constant communication with the International Center (Kokusai-Ka) before you come, to ensure that your application is complete, and then to arrange your accomodation and financial details, etc (the earlier the better). The initial JCLP placement test (administered upon your arrival) is quite challenging, and often not an accurate measure of your level. Just ask to be placed in a higher class - they don't mind at all if you feel you are certain.

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