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3.84 / 5 based on 31 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: Japanese
Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Japanese
How much did you improve your Japanese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Verbal knowledge developed pretty well. Writing and reading is still a constant struggle.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In general the information provided by the university was not sufficient.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you want to have fun, go there dor an undergraduate program. Graduate students are "higly motivated".
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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
Pretty good location for experiencing Japanese culture, because you can make day trips to all most impressive spots.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: with friends in Kobe
Why?
I met many friends, who offered me accomodation.
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Personal comments
housing in Japan is expensive and rooms are small.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Polo Dogs, Dragons in Kobe. For disos you gotta go to Osaka.
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