I wish I can stay for the whole year Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/19/2019 to 11/30/2019 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Improved my language skills and got to know many interesting people

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • Language
  • Community engagement opportunities
* What could be improved?
  • Integration with local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I don't need to find myself any internships in Tokyo because the program would take care of it

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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:

Moral Education

Course Department: Education
Instructor: Osawa
Instruction Language: Japanese
Comments: Would recommend if you are interested in learning more about education system in Japan!
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Japanese-J7

Course Department: Japanese
Instructor: Osaki
Instruction Language: Japanese
Comments: Objectively a good class.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Exploration

Course Department:
Instructor: Eda
Instruction Language: Japanese
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: