Tokyo Past Review

By (Japanese Language and Literature., Western Washington University) for

J. F. Oberlin University: Tokyo - Reconnaissance Japan Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Cant be explained

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.

They are mostly similar but less homework in japan

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were great people and were always willing to help

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

cheap, healthy

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

was really busy with a myriad of activities because I got involved in events

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

health insurance is really cheap and useful

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
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Used Japanese everyday in interaction with the teacher, students, and people in tokyo

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Meeting people abroad
* What could be improved?
  • The pre-departure class is unnecessary
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be involved wherever you go and it will be a good experience