Miyazaki, Japan a trip to remember for life! Past Review
By Teko S (Business Administration and Management, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 07/11/2015 to 10/31/2015 with
Purdue University Fort Wayne / PFW: Miyazaki - Study Abroad at the University of Miyazaki
The number one thing is when you are traveling oversea make sure you be at the airport atleast 3 hours early!!! I learn that the hard way and have to rebuy my ticket! lost a couple grand (thousand) could of spend somewhere fun with that in Japan. Yeah it's definitley worth it, the program is very cheap, and this program really in a way change the way you look at the world, and I really rally mean that.
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. |
This was very fun learning Japanese in Japan. You get to experience the culture and be around with all Japanese people. The best way to learn a language. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They people are really friendly and some of them are really clowning. I like the fact that the trips are planned and they take you all the cool spot around that area. (somewhat) |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Its was o.k but one day I left the window open and a tiny little green frog jump on my face while I was sleeping. I woke up and killed it. Turned out 2 more was in my room. The crazy part was I was in the second floor. And oh yeah the housing I was at, I have to share a 2 feet fridge with like 20 other people, that really sucked. |
| * Food: |
You have to try the food outside the school. Japan have bunch of crazy restaurant, you should try it all. Try the place call SHUSHI ROLL in myazaki, that place have like converter belt all around the store and you press a button and a shushi will appear infront of you. Its kinda funny but I STRONGLY RECOMMANDED. And what the hell, you in Japan you gotta try the authentic shushi. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I'm very outgoing so I talk to everybody, but I never taken any Japanese so most of the time what i said is straight jibberish, but it seem like they understand me, so it works. Knowing english helps too. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I really didnt get sick and beside Miyazaki is actually a hospital too. And the place i was staying at, threre were a hospital behind it. |
| * Safety: |
The people there are harmless, even the cops most of them dont ever carry guns. |
| 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) |
Im a big spender, so I be spending atleast 300-400 on food. I always went somewhere to eat every meal. I used the taxi a lot to go where i want to on my free time and thats like 100- 150 a week. and i spend a bunch on shopping. Idk but i spend like over 3,000 dollar when i was there. but hey how often can you go to japan. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | i said it on my last comment |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | dont be like me if you try to save money. eat school food, and ride buses, walk, bike. Take picture of things you want instead of buying it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | zero, i only know how to say hello in japanese |
| 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? | if you new at the language learn the common phrases and daily words most people use. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
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 how amazing the restuarant are. Most of them cook infromt of your face. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
