Unforgettable memories... Tokyo- Past Review

By (Psychology/Japanese Lanuguage and Literature, Wellesley College) for

Waseda University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about Japanese culture, and my Japanese got so much better. I would like to go back to Japan for travel/work/volunteer someday.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Class size was way too big, and most of the time the students were not paying attention.

* 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?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

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)

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange