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4.13 / 5 based on 30 reviews
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“Great Programs for English Speakers”
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Japan,
Literature, 2024
OverallThere are plenty of programs available to support English-speaking students. The campus is centrally located. There are some English-based student programs to help make friends around campus.
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Careers
There are some support centers available, but it can be a bit challenging to have them support your goals in the field you're interested in.
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Pros
Good global support
Cons
More integration with Japanese student community would be better
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Joanna S
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I hadn't stayed with a host family at first.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend it.
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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
Again, join a student club, get out into the univerisity. You will gain a lot of connections by attending Waseda, so use them when you can.
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Emel C
Earlham College, Richmond, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, GLCA
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
To be closer to my friends.
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Personal comments
Staying with a host family helped me improve my Japanese language skills a lot.
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Joanna S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Joining a "cirlce," or student club is a good way to get out at night to drinking parties. A lot of international students go to The Hub, which has a lot of international cusomers.
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Tracy W
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In order to live closer to the school, have more privacy, more space, and a cleaner place to live.
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Personal comments
Classroom seating was very poor and uncomfortable, as it was hard wooden bench seating with wobly tables. School buildings were extremely run down and dirty. The library was new, and very nice, as was the cafeteria.
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Emel C
Earlham College, Richmond, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, GLCA
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Mostly, i wanted to taste different food and see different places in Japan with a little bit of more nightlife!
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Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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