An Unforgettable Tokyo Experience Past Review
By A student (Princeton University) - abroad from 04/06/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
KCP International Japanese Language School: Tokyo - Intensive Japanese Language Immersion
I learned and experienced a culture completely separate from my own, yet similar in many ways. I had a great time making friends, learning Japanese, and seeing all Tokyo has to offer. There really are so many things to do.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program did an excellent job of getting us students adjusted with the Japanese culture. I truly felt immersed in the Tokyo experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no major health problems. |
| * Safety: |
Tokyo is probably the safest city I've ever stayed in. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
Tokyo is a pretty expensive city. Be prepared for that. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | A little over 10,000 yen. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you are willing to prepare your own food (at least your lunches), start doing so early on by getting the necessary materials in bulk. Eating this way is definitely far cheaper. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
We were required to use it exclusively in class. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Level 2 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Practice with real people frequently. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You must, must study hard! |
