Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 07/09/2016 to 08/30/2016 with

Purdue University Fort Wayne / PFW: Miyazaki - Study Abroad at the University of Miyazaki

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I ended up learning that I can make it in life on my own. I gained Independence and confidence. I changed for the better through this program.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Homestay weekend was wonderful.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Would walk around at night.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The location is beautiful. I made so many international friends and learned about so many different countries.

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)

Some places are more expensive here; others are cheaper. It depends on how much you want to spend on souvenirs. The average per meal would be about $6.

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? If the tutors want to take you to a market on the first night, ask to go to the less expensive one. Bring dishes from home.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? 2 years of high school French
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? Try to stay in contact with your tutor and practice with them.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Meeting other international students.
  • Homestay
  • Culture Class
* What could be improved?
  • Warn that the main city is far away
  • Maybe give students the bus schedule with class schedule.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It cost about $6.50 to go to downtown.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.