Study Abroad at KGU Past Review
By Maivi T (Biology, General., University of the Pacific) for
Kwansei Gakuin University: Nishinomiya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Most definitely. You learn so much about yourself as well as those around you.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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? |
I had a wonderful host family that was right by the school. It was in a safe area and she provided me most of the items that I needed. |
| * Food: |
Everywhere! There are so many good restaurants everywhere you go. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There is so much to do and so little time. The important thing is to just go out and explore as much as possible. |
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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? |
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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be prepared to pay for insurance bills as well as the cost of getting a cell phone. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Japanese 11A |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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