A Life Changing Trip Past Review
By Jose L Mireles (Baldwin-Wallace University) - abroad from 05/05/2019 to 05/20/2019 with
Baldwin Wallace University: Doing business in Japan, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I learned about the history and cultural values of Japan, it was totally worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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I went on this trip to get a small taste of the Japanese-lifestyle and I end up getting a tremendous amount of the pie. Being in Japan, learning their cultural values and seeing them in practice every day has been a life-changing experience. We got the opportunity to visit shrines and temples from which we learned a fragment of Japan's history and values. The visit to Hiroshima was one of the most remarkable ones. The Hiroshima museum is a place that demonstrates the unity of the Japanese people after the bombing. We got the chance to learn more about the events people faced the days after the bombing, as well as stories of how people and families lives were affected. Aside from the historical and cultural context we experienced during our visit, we also got the chance to see beautiful landscapes as Miyajima Shrine, Nara, and Fushimi Inari. Being part of this program was one of the best decisions I have made, it changed me and gave me meaningful memories. -Jose Mireles |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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I learned a lot about Japan and also got to leave my comfort zone to explore and do things I would have not usually do. |
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(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? | 205 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish we had known we needed to pay for the transportation after our JR Passes expired. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
