KCP - A Great Experience Past Review
By A student (Chemical Engineering., Princeton University) - abroad from 07/06/2013 to 09/19/2013 with
KCP International Japanese Language School: Tokyo - Intensive Japanese Language Immersion
My Japanese improved tremendously, and the change of setting is quite refreshing. It was extremely worthwhile.
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. |
My Japanese improved tremendously thanks to the great care and support of the teachers. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was extremely helpful, not only with school-related matters but also with things outside of school, like opening bank accounts. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I would not do the dorms again. |
| * Food: |
Japanese food is delicious, but this doesn't really have to do with KCP at all. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It's more of what you make it, but KCP does offer a cultural class. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
National health insurance is great, though for short term residents, it might be more difficult. |
| * Safety: |
Japan is extremely safe. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Roughly 100-150 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook for yourself. |
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 |
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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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| 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? | Talk in it as much as possible, even if you think you sound foolish. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I were more adventurous and arranged for my own housing. It would have been cheaper and probably nicer. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
