Languages - Reviews of Senshu University | Japan

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Leo H

University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Japanese

Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your Japanese?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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Personal comments

The language classes are useful, but your best hope of learning Japanese at Senshu is to make friends with Japanese students and spend a lot of time with your host family. The other great thing about Senshu is the library building - it is huge, 5 stories high, with lots of DVD viewing lounges, and armchairs and headphones to listen to music in. Great food at the canteen too. Senshu is great, but don't expect to much from the academic side of things.

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chaichim

University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Lincoln, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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It wasn't as tough as I thought it would be, because a lot of them spoke English.

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melindasimonffy

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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Japanese is very difficult to learn, and by no means can i claim that i am any good at it, but once you start going out and deal with people, slowly but surely you learn how to communicate. It was a huge challenge, and I did my best and got the most out of it. I would do it again!

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mike d

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

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

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I'd studied Japanese seriously for about two years prior to going. So it was actually very convenient for me. I know my Japanese definitely improved and I now speak with much more confidence than before.

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