JEASP - Study Abroad in Japan Past Review
By Rachel M (Asian Studies/Civilization., University of the Pacific) for
Kwansei Gakuin University: Nishinomiya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I have been to Japan a handful of times and homestayed twice before but staying here long term helped me learn a lot more.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
If you are more than 10 minutes late at this university for classes, you are marked absent. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very helpful with any questions I had. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Japan doesn't have much spicy food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Aquarium and ferris wheel in Osaka. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Japan is a safe place. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~1,300 per day (including bus fare, snacks, etc.) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The dollar to yen rate is quite bad right now. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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