Fast paced learning with a lot of exploration. Past Review
By Kyle Conen (Central Washington University) - abroad from 10/11/2017 to 01/22/2018 with
KCP International Japanese Language School: Tokyo - Intensive Japanese Language Immersion
I think the most I gained was better speaking skills. It was absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were very informative, fast paced, the subject material was relevant and useful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site administration was great. I never had a problem, but they were all very helpful in general. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed in the Ikebukuro dorm. It was nice and convenient. |
| * Food: |
The food was flawless. Plenty of stores and restaurants to choose from in the area. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I think I felt about as integrated as I could be. I don't think I had any cultural differences that were an issue or anything. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health problems, but my friend who got hurt had a good experience with getting better. |
| * Safety: |
I felt 100% safe all the time. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really love the way KCP teaches and the location of the school. |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100-200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I'm not good at saving money, so no. |
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 |
We were very encouraged to use the language, in fact we had to use it. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3 years of taking Japanese in college |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Just use it as much as possible, even if you make mistakes. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Stay there for a longer period of time. |
