Study abroad in KansaiGaidai is interesting but kind of busy Past Review
By Kexin P (Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 08/24/2015 to 12/18/2015 with
Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Asian Studies Program
Japanese culture and some really awesome academic knowledge, even work was kind of heavy for my courses, I still enjoyed what I learnt there.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall it was really nice to live in Japan for a short period of time, but because Kansaigaidai's new president made some really annoying policies, you may need more extra time to do your school work. Also, there is NO national holidays anymore. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
Food in japan is expensive for their high quality and daily expense standard is almost equal to US |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100-150 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Begginer level of Japanese |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | better to live with local students in the dorm or choose host family, it will really help your Language learning |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | what courses are provided, daily expense level, any breaks or holidays, living environment |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
