Hiragana, katakana, kanji and grammar in Japan Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

For the classes I took the workload was normal and fair. Grading system was also fair and if you worked hard you can achieve the grades you deserved. The grading system for Japanese Class was much different than the one at my home university. Since it is Japan and I am learning Japanese, the grading system is strict and the work you have to put into it is constant. You have to be diligent in you studies so you don't fall behind. There was also no partial credit for making small mistakes on tests and quizzes in Japanese class. This "no partial credit" means a lot because one small little error, whether it's a spelling mistake or a misplaced stroke on a kanji, results in the whole sentence being marked wrong. There was also homework everyday except when there was a test and practically a quiz everyday/every other day to test your knowledge. The quizzes are not that hard if you study a bit and do your homework. Since my university in Japan is an American University, there are not many differences in the educational system. Classes are taught in a lecture/discussion style where the students can ask questions during the lecture if they do not understand or have a comment relevant to the material taught.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I decided to find my own housing due to the advice and information I received from my friends who've been to Japan and my perception of university dorming. I found a guest house close to school, which was 30 mins away in total but the train ride was only 10 mins. A guest house is kind of like an apartment and dorm but you can choose to stay in a private room or share a room with others (the number varies in different houses)

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

In order to learn a language well you should practice everyday. Practice the hiragana, katakana, kanji and grammar. Learning a language through studying a book is not enough you need to apply what you learned by speaking, whether it's speaking to a friend in Japanese, practicing with the tutors available in the school, going out and shopping or exploring the city and your neighborhood. Most people did speak English in the school to a certain degree/level but most Japanese people on the outside may speak very little or none at all.

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