Publish an internship
en
View University
Studies > United States > Santa Monica > Santa Monica College > Review by hirokimorishita 
Write Review

Santa Monica College (SMC)

12 reviews
3.80 / 5 based on 12 reviews
Useful  |  0
hirokimorishita
Tokyo Zokei Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan
Performing Arts, 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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
to go to the country is the best way to learn the language
Read more >
Useful  |  0
hirokimorishita
Tokyo Zokei Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan
Performing Arts, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
no idea
Read more >
Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
no idea
Read more >
Useful  |  0
hirokimorishita
Tokyo Zokei Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan
Performing Arts, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
no idea
Read more >
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more global knowledge to culture
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Useful  |  0
hirokimorishita
Tokyo Zokei Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan
Performing Arts, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
financial problem
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
all kind of people from all around the world
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
no specially
Read more >
Useful  |  0
hirokimorishita
Tokyo Zokei Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan
Performing Arts, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
karaoke BLEU on sawtelle blvd in west LA
Read more >
Useful  |  0
hirokimorishita
Tokyo Zokei Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan
Performing Arts, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: uncle´s house
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: my friend´shouse
Why?
my uncle doesn´t live in LA anymore
Read more >
Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I like it pretty good because everything were absolutely fresh
Read more >