Past Review
By Leah B (Foreign Languages, New Mexico State University) for
Kudan Institute of Japanese Language: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While the school was somewhat of a disappointment, everything else about the country is incredible and well worth the cost.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
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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 |
Many students complained that they were wasting time reviewing what they had already learned but the administration did nothing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Japanese families are wonderful, but it's very different from the very open lifestyle I'm used to. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
A different culture than anything we're used to in this country. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Railroad passes, subway passes, entrance fees, commuting is so much more espensive than you can imagine. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I believe it could have been a lot more. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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