Invaluable. Past Review
By A student (University of Hawaii - Manoa) - abroad from 09/12/2012 to 05/20/2012 with
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies: Nagoya - Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Program / JLJSP Direct Enrollment
I learned about Japanese culture. It was quite worthwhile.
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. |
Solid. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Did not have any problems with them. Everything worked smoothly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the international dorm which was a lot of fun. It is very affordable and very close to campus, as well as a short train ride to the more lively parts of the city. |
| * Food: |
Japanese food is great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Quite. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any health issues so I do not feel qualified to speak of such. |
| * Safety: |
Japan is a very secure country. |
| 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) |
5 |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $30 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend too much. |
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 |
As much as possible. |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Japanese 302 |
| 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? | Make friends with the people. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | My credit card company is difficult to deal with. |
