KYOTO UNIVERSITY=Your life is going to change Past Review
By Kanako H (Japanese, University of Hawaii - Manoa) for
Kyoto University: Kyoto - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I finally know what I want to do by studying abroad and that is to work in Japan. I'm working hard right now at UH to go back there again!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
The program administration office was always there for the students and very helpful (and patient). |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dorm room conditions were great but the one thing that was just horrible is the distance from the university. It took time (1hr 15min) and a LOT of money. |
| * Food: |
Food in Japan almost never fails. It's way cheaper too, especially on-campus food. Tastes 1000 times better too. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You get to interact with Japanese students and join clubs the university has. Joining clubs is probably the best way to meet people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I had no problems and if you were sick, the dorm staff can take you to the hospital. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You will probably need a lot of money so apply for a scholarship! Other than that, make friends and you will be fine.:) |
