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4.35 / 5 based on 6 reviews
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Dave A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Japan is more expensive than Ireland
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Dave A
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
Being immersed in a language is the best way to learn it, and in going to Japan, I found that I was in at the deep end, but with time, found my way, and grew to love it.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nope, best to just go with an open mind.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would really advise you to go there, I found it easy to make friend with Japanese people and so, I found my Japanese improve. You have to take the initiative though, you are in a foreign country and can't expect things to fall into your lap
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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
I you have a month off, and are aware of it before going, you might want to look into getting a month long Shinkansen (bullet train) pass, which can only be bought outside Japan.
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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
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I found that living with a family improved my japanese. I was able to talk to have a chat every evening with my family, and I could feel myself improving
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