Learning More Than Language Past Review
By Mitchel L (Japanese Language and Literature., Western Washington University) - abroad from 09/20/2013 to 07/29/2014 with
J. F. Oberlin University: Tokyo - Reconnaissance Japan Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a great deal about myself and how I react to different situations of stress. I also learned about what I believe defines American culture.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Large amount of work but none of it was very rigorous or difficult. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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
* 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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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Groceries were about 50 dollars a week, but train fees and other entertainment expenses pushed me more towards 120 a week. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Track your expenses. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
* 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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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | There is not anything in particular I should have known before I came in. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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