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Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Asian Studies Program
Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Asian Studies Program
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Located in Hirakata City, Osaka, Kansai Gaidai is accessible, within a one-hour train ride, to Kyoto and Nara, the ancient capitals, and Osaka, the second largest business hub in Japan. Kansai Gaidai has two campuses in Hirakata: the Nakamiya camp... read more
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Yes, it was an excellent experience, which I will always remember. Jessica M - Carleton College View Entire Review
Absolutely. Erin B - Towson University View Entire Review
This isn't a world in which one country, mindset, or viewpoint dominates. Be able to critically and thoughtfully engage with that which is foreign to you. Sometimes that takes living in a different country or speaking in a different language. Alex W - Tufts University View Entire Review
I wish I could have done it for a lot longer. Jared R - Valparaiso University View Entire Review
Yes, I am much more outgoing and generally happier because of my time in Japan. It was a great experience and I hope I can return soon and continue traveling elsewhere in the world. Teddy Z - Towson University View Entire Review
great times. great people. great food. TheDude - Illinois State University View Entire Review
It has been a very interesting experience and there is a lot I have gained from it. More than I can just put into words. Andrew L - Indiana University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
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I Miss Japan So Much. I Spend Every Minute Of Everyday Thinking About How I Can Go Back.
It was probably the most worthwhile thing I have ever done in my life. Jacob B - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
I gained international perspective, a multicultural education, and insight into another part of the world. The rating remains a 3/5 because although it was a great experience, personally I did not gain a great deal academically and had to move in an out of the seminar house twice during the midterms and right before finals putti... Joshua E - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
There are so many different people and culture that I'm not familiar with. One thing that I learned from this program is that I have to accept them as they are. I can't judge them based on my knowledge or value. Heewon K - SUNY - Binghamton View Entire Review
Absolutely. I made many friends that I still keep in touch with and my Japanese ability is years ahead of where it would otherwise be. It was an amazing cultural experience and something I will remember for the rest of my life. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Trey C - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
I had a great time in Japan, and experienced some wonderful moments. I learned a lot not only about Japan, but about world cultures and globalization. To be sure, not everything can be perfect in a 4 month span of time. My host family turned out to be a dud. But I made lots of friends from Japan, America, and all over the wo... Matthew G - SUNY - Binghamton View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile and it offered me an experience that I will never replicate probably. I can't say exactly what I gained from the program, aside from some of the obvious aspects like knowledge and experience but that stuff is very important. Also I met a lot of people from around the world who I keep in touch with, which i... Ryan S - SUNY - Binghamton View Entire Review
Yes. Chelsea S - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I have greatly improved my language skills. Also, I have gained knowledge about foreign countries' customs, not just Japan either, but through the other international students I have learned about their countries, and how America is viewed. This experience has reinforced my wish to learn more languages and travel or work abroad. Emmaline C - Hollins University View Entire Review
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Kansai Gaidai: An Excellent Option For Students Interested In Experienceing The "Real" Japan
My primary goal in traveling to Japan for a semester was to test my own ability to immerse myself in a completely different culture and language. Overall, I succeeded in doing so. I learned a great deal and really, truly enjoyed my five months in Japan. My experiences contributed greatly to my study of Asian History and Politica... Fernando G - SUNY Purchase View Entire Review
I have become much more confident in my abilities and overall sense of self. Studying at Kansai Gaidai has changed me for the better. I am 100% satisfied with my experience and cannot wait to go back to Japan. I have decided to put off graduate school for a year in order to participate in JET because of my experiences. As cliche... Jasmine G - Valparaiso University View Entire Review
Being in Japan and making Japanese friends were incredible. I learned that the American way of life is not the only one, and it is perhaps not the best one. I learned to take more risks, and I gained a surprising amount of self-confidence. Max P - Illinois State University View Entire Review
I had never doubted myself before, but I know for a fact that Japan is the place where I want to live for the rest of my life with a career, family, kotatsu, and all the katsudon I can eat. Japan has made me a better person: cleaner, greener, and far more polite than any American I've ever met. You will be surprised when you r... Arcadia K - Gustavus Adolphus College View Entire Review
I had a different experience than other students because I went there already fluent in Japanese, so it was more learning how to function by myself than refining/learning a new language. Studying at Kansai Gaidai made me want to go back to Japan to teach English. Eiji M - Clark University View Entire Review
Yes, it was great! Danielle N - Illinois State University View Entire Review
This experience was worthwhile because I fulfilled a lifelong dream, and beyond just the dream it let me change my views to like it in a different perspective after going. This makes me even more happy with my time abroad. Jesse W - Indiana University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
I learned that international people are very educated about the world, and that I knew so little about world happenings before I started the program. My geography has certainly improved! I'm more aware of what people think is acceptable socially as well. It's all just a matter of where you're living and with whom. I've become so... Tyler V - Kansai Gaidai University View Entire Review
My study abroad experience held so many wonderful memories and experiences, and I wouldn't change it at all. Other international students are often quite interested in traveling together and participating in various activities both on and off campus. I found myself far more motivated to do well in school because of this program;... Emily F - SUNY Purchase View Entire Review
I think it's helpful to some extend. I think my language skills defintely improved, however, I don't think the cultural part improve as much as I expected. Especially the home-stay part. The family that I stayed with was not very Japanese but very Americanized which made me kind of disappointed. Chih Chieh C - SUNY - Binghamton View Entire Review
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Located in Hirakata City, Osaka, Kansai Gaidai is accessible, within a one-hour train ride, to Kyoto and Nara, the ancient capitals, and Osaka, the second largest business hub in Japan. Kansai Gaidai has two campuses in Hirakata: the Nakamiya campus and the Hotani campus. The Center for International Education, the centerpiece for the Asian Studies Program is located at the Nakamiya campus.
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