Japan: A Trip Too Short Past Review
By Cheyenne Haynes (Berea College) - abroad from 06/26/2016 to 07/27/2016 with
KIIS: Traveling - Experience Japan (Summer)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have learned that even though cultural norms may be different here and there, people will always just be humans. I never truly understood this until I felt it while abroad.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I enjoyed experiencing Japanese culture first-hand and I would love to do it again. |
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? | About $70 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save up very early. |
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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 2 semesters of Japanese |
| 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? | Learn about the casual style of language along with polite style. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much money I actually needed and proper use of chopsticks. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Buddhism in Japan |
| Course Department: | RELS 399-1 |
| Instructor: | Jeff Richey |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was a bit challenging. We incorporated many of our trips and locations into the lessons. The professor was knowledgeable and well-prepared. I participated in class about the same amount as I do at my home institution. We were assessed by reflections, site reports, and an exam. |
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| Course Name/Rating: |
Intermediate Japanese Conversation Abroad |
| Course Department: | JAPN 210 |
| Instructor: | Yoko Hatakeyama |
| Instruction Language: | Japanese/English |
| Comments: | The class was very challenging, but being in Japan helped a lot. The teacher was well-prepared and knowledgeable. I participated in class about the same amount as I do at my home institution.We were assessed by quizzes, speeches, papers, homework, and exams. |
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