Japan is amazing and I hope to go back someday. Past Review
By Bethany B (Asian Studies/Civilization., Berea College) - abroad from 05/30/2014 to 06/29/2014 with
KIIS: Traveling - Experience Japan (Summer)
I learned about temples, the language and a lot about myself. It was worth both my time and my money.
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. |
During this program you do a lot of moving around. You also have to keep up with homework, outside activities, and the temptation to wander around. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the people in Administration were amazing. They were helpful, encouraging, and great people to be around in general |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I enjoyed all the places we stayed at. |
| * Food: |
I love Japanese food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated into the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Very well, but no one really got sick. |
| * Safety: |
I felt safer in Japan than I did in America. |
| 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) |
I spent a lot of money on food... |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100-200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | have a budget of what your willing to spend in certain places and stick with it. |
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 |
There was always encouragement to use the language. |
| 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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | JPN 104 at Berea College |
| 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? | Don't be intimidated. Use the language and be confident in speaking it before going abroad |
Other Program Information
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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? | I'm better at saving money when it is not physically in my hand. I had to use cash a lot and I'm not good at saving my money when it's physically there. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
