Past Review
By Alexander H (Linguistics., University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) for
University of Kitakyushu: Kitakyushu - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program is about 20~25 people, coming from America, the UK, Australia, China, and Korea. The classes are divided based on the individual's language level. Staff members are available to help students at all times and they walk students through Japanese living throughout the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Staff assist students with getting an apartment, moving in, setting up internet and cell phone services. Other necessary items are provided (hot plate, futon, etc). Japan is of course very safe and friendly and there are almost never any problems with locals. |
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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? |
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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Kitakyushu doesn't have many English speakers so you will have to speak Japanese or learn how to! It really forces you to learn the language and it helps you improve everyday. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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