38 reviews
3.67 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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ninay
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since niether English and Japanese are my mother language, plus I don't use just either of those two but both together at the same time overhere, so my communication skill with people here is very strange. We use both Japanese and English in one sentense... it is not very good when you are not ace in one of these two languages. Although I am glad to speak better English and take up Japanese as another language.
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jjho
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Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The cost of living, and the weather
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very unique university in Japan. Apply bilingual teaching(Japanese, English), and plenty of chance for cultural exchange here.
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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
50% of International student + 50% of Japanese students = Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU). Best place to have a unique experience.
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Anthony T
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
emm more studies than social activities
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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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M C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing, mainly utilities, was more expensive than at home. Travel and transportation was VERY expensive. Again the school is very isolated and at @ $6 a day for the bus it quickly adds up. Nighlife wise the average pint of beer in Japan is $5 but the transportation home is very expensive (taxi is $20 for 2 miles)
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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aimee k
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
much more convinient and practical, more space, and easier to mix with the japanese citizens
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Personal comments
Because APU is situated an top of a mountain, the dormitory could get a little laborious, but because there are so many people living there from all over the world, it was a great place to sit and discover new things about other people and their cultures
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aimee k
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing really, i have learnt everything from my experiences
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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
Come to APU, its the best place to meet people from all over the world, do new things, learn lots and overall have a great time
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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
Don't forget thermals, it gets cold in winter!!!!!!
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