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Sophia University
Sophia University, 7-1 KIOI-CHO, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO, Japan 102-8554
4.32 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
80% of students recommend
30 reviews
Sophia University review by senagawa
Review by senagawa, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
International Relations, University Agreement 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: second half was an independent apartment
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because I could be totally independent and because there is certain age in live when you must create your own life.
Personal comments:
I think it was a good experience because i got to know more about japanese culture and had the chance to talk to japanese people and therefore improve my japanese skills. Also it was interesting and fun to meet other foreign students that were in my same situation and could learn how to live with other cultures. It also measured my ability of adaptation in other environment. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Tokyo is a very interesting city. The best night spots to learn about japanese culture is Shinjuku but if you want to be with foreigns the best place is Roppongi. There are a lot of places to go in japan, since is a country of consumer. Coffee shops all around the country, as well as convinience stores. There are other amazing places in Tokyo, such as Harajuku where there are a lot of young people and Shibuya where you can appreciate the big screens in the street. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Teachers should all be native language speakers and should encourage students to participate during class.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
There should be more interaction between teachers and students. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
The main reason of my interest to go to Japan was the language. I studied before japanese in an especial school also in Japan before starting university. English language was very important for me as well since it is the universal language. I was able to improve both languages during the year i lived in Tokyo and I think it turned into a very powerful tool for my future professional life. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world and compering to Mexico, Japan is more expensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
There are 100 yen shops (a little less than one US dollar), where you can find food and other usefull items. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
About the dorm I lived during the first six months. There were a lot of things I did not know before going there. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
If someone wants to go, he or she must be really interested in japanese culture not only in an international experience, especially if that person is western. It is easier to live in Japan if you like the culture and if you are really willing to learn the language. FINAL COMMENTS
As students there are a lot of discounts to travel and it is good to ask in order to travel. Japan is very expensive but also very interesting and knowing the advantages that students have makes it easier to have a nice life in Japan. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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