Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exceptional March 09, 2021

By (University of Liège) - abroad from 05/24/2020 to 03/12/2021 with

Genki Japanese and Culture School: Online Lessons

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a new language. I discovered a beautiful country and I was able to make friends with whom I am still in touch.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The school administration and the japanese lesson are really nice.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration is very attentive to our needs

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I stayed 3 months in host family in Tokyo. It was such a nice experience.

* Food:

Japanese food is exceptional

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Japanese lessons
  • Japanese food
  • Japanese culture
* What could be improved?
  • More conversation tables
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing special, everything was well explained.

Individual Course Reviews

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Comments: the class schedule is very flexible and the lessons adapt to what you want to work on
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