Great time Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/19/2019 to 11/23/2019 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo
It was worthwhile. I loved learning.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics were manageable even though we didn't have wifi availabe in our dorms. Another problem was that we didn't have any study spaces available late. My roommate and I had to buy our own wifi. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very kind and welcoming. Always willing to help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We didn't have any wifi in our dorms. It was hard to study because they wouldn't let students study in other dorms and our dorm parents would turn the lights off at 9pm, therefore it was hard to study after 9pm. We didn't have a kitchen either. |
| * Food: |
It was actually really delicious, but I had to pay out of pocket for every meal. I'm just used to a meal plan. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I volunteered and that was a fun experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was not cured completely so I went to the ER a couple months later in Vermont. |
| * Safety: |
It was really safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the program. |
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 out of pocket. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Skip breakfast or some meals |
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 |
We always spoke Japanese. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 2 years |
| 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? | Only speak the language and tell people about your pledge. |
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 wish I knew the wifi didn't work. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Development of Economics |
| Course Department: | Economics |
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| Instruction Language: | Japanese |
| Comments: | It wasn't that challenging. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No issues. |
