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Christoph V
Languages
Language of instruction: Japanese
Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Japanese?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Spoken Japanese differs from the Japanese in textbooks I have learned. At first it was hard to use Japanese in my daily life. But by practicing Japanese in all situations rather than using English, I could improve my Japanese language abilities to a high extend.
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Christoph V
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It is more expensive. In my home Country I don't travel so much.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
The real dates of the semester. start, end
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't go without having Basic knowledge of the Japanese language.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Be open minded. Get informations about the country culture before you go there.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I have everything I need for less money.
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Personal comments
The offered dormitories are a bit dirty but the prize is very low. You have all facilities you need. A good place for students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Umgebung von Sannomiya. Osaka: Shinsaibashi
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