Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Well worth it Past Review

By (Michigan State University) - abroad from 05/07/2018 to 06/07/2018 with

JCMU Japan Center: Career/Culture Hybrid Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to really appreciate students learning another language and how hard they have to work.

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.

Hard work but completely worth it. Really prepares you to teach.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Always willing to help

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Is dorm life ever that good? Nevertheless the dorms were spacious and nice.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

So many locals came to be tutored.

* 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

Chris made me prepared to be a teacher and I stand by him making me a better teacher.

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)

Japan can be a bit pricy sometimes.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Teachers
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Longer TEJ program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how intense it was going to be. It was nonstop on the go all the time however, it was well worth 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!