Opiniones sobre Sophia University | Japón

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Gabrielle O

EMLYON Business School, Lyon, Francia
Lenguas extranjeras, Grado, Acuerdo de universidad

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

Not really. it's fun to discover and experiment newness anyway.

En mi opinión:

A la mayoría les gustó.

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

4

Cultura

4

Gastos

3

Actividades

2

Vida universitaria

3

Vida social y fiesta

3

Clima y ubicación

2

Recomendación personal

Sophia University is quite famous in japan, academic standards are high and social life is nice. Moreover, it is located just right in town. Do not hesitate !

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

4

Viajé

3

Mejoré mis idiomas

4

Conocí gente de otros países

4

Me hice más autónomo

4

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

3

Me cambió la vida

3

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

3

Comentarios finales

There is two different ways of living in Japan when you are a foreigner : you can live as a foreigner (that is to say keep your habits, meet mostly with foreigners...), or try to live as a Japanese or at least with Japanese people. The last way is less easy to do because you need to try to implicate in Japan. However, it is a lot more interesting and rewarding. I learnt a more going to japan, about people, language, and culture, but also about myself.

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anonymous

Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Alemania
Administración de Empresas, Posgrado, Independiente

Alojamiento

Tipo de alojamiento: Piso o apartamento

Organizado por: Universidad de intercambio

Si volviera, eligiría: En una familia

¿Por qué?

As Japanese people in general are not as easy to approach as for example Mexicans, one gets more insight into Japanese society by living with a typical Japanese family. I have a very close Japanese friend living in Osaka; I met her family during my stay in Japan, and was much more able to appreciate Japanese way of thinking and customs after having spent time with them. Also, while in Japan, it is always very helpful to talk to Japanese students who have studied abroad, for example in Western Europe or the U.S., as they know both forms of societies, and can more easily introduce a foreigner to their country.

Evaluación personal

Gastos

Instalaciones

Ubicación

Limpieza

Espacio

Comentario personal

The "Asia Center Tokyo" is a hostel where travellers can stay from one week to three months. It provides the visitor with rooms with bathrooms. There is also a restaurant where one can have breakfast, lunch and dinner. I shared a room for four weeks with a Chinese girl that studies in the U.S. We became very close friends and had many interesting conversations about the People's Republic of China.

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senagawa

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, México
Relaciones Internacionales, Grado, Acuerdo de universidad

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

About the dorm I lived during the first six months. There were a lot of things I did not know before going there.

En mi opinión:

Me gustó pero no necesariamente a todo el mundo.

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

3

Cultura

4

Gastos

3

Actividades

4

Vida universitaria

4

Vida social y fiesta

4

Clima y ubicación

3

Recomendación personal

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.

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

4

Viajé

4

Mejoré mis idiomas

4

Conocí gente de otros países

4

Me hice más autónomo

4

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

4

Me cambió la vida

4

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

4

Comentarios finales

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.

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anonymous

Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Alemania
Administración de Empresas, Posgrado, Independiente

Estudios

Recomendaciones de cursos

I chose the courses "The Development of the Japanese economy" and "Asian Industrial Systems". The first one gave a very good overview of the development of the Japanese economy since 1945, and introduced the students to the characteristics of Japanese management. We also took a study visit to a Japanese manufacturer. The class "Asian Industrial Systems" was offered by a former employee of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He invited a lot of professionals from the field as guest speakers. Thus, we could listen to experienced people discussing their experiences as employees of the IMF or ADB in Manila or Toyko, Bangkok or Singapur.

Mi experiencia académica

Calidad de los cursos

Variedad de los cursos

Acceso a recursos

Interacción con profesores

Interacción con estudiantes internacionales

Interacción con estudiantes locales

Comentario personal

No. The readings as well as the course presentations were very good. I appreciated that my lecturers were people coming from the field, and not only academics.

Mi opinión de los sistemas de evaluación

Exámenes a final de curso

Exámenes a lo largo del curso

Trabajos y proyectos al final del curso

Trabajos y proyectos a lo largo del curso

Valoración global

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anonymous

Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Alemania
Administración de Empresas, Posgrado, Independiente

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

No.

En mi opinión:

A todos les encantó, ¡y a tí también te encantará!

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

4

Cultura

4

Gastos

2

Actividades

4

Vida universitaria

2

Vida social y fiesta

4

Clima y ubicación

4

Recomendación personal

To choose one business study class and one language class.

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

4

Viajé

4

Mejoré mis idiomas

3

Conocí gente de otros países

4

Me hice más autónomo

3

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

3

Me cambió la vida

4

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

4

Comentarios finales

I would participate in this "Summer Session in Asian Studies" again, but I would then stay in Tokyo for another 1-2 months and teach German or English. Toyko is such a fascinating city that it is worth it to stay at least three months! I would like to go back one day.

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anonymous

Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Alemania
Administración de Empresas, Posgrado, Independiente

Idiomas

Langue d: Inglés

El idioma local fue: Different than language of instruction

¿Fue aprender Inglés fue un factor importante de elección?

Sí, quería mejorar mi Inglés

¿Fue aprender el idioma local fue un factor importante de elección?

Sí, quería mejorar mi el idioma local

¿Cuánto mejoraste tu Inglés?

Mi nivel antes: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión
Mi nivel después: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión

¿Cuánto mejoraste tu el idioma local?

Mi nivel antes: No lo hablaba
Mi nivel después: Frases básicas

Dificultades de idioma

Social

Educatives

Administrativas

Valoración global

Comentario personal

As the language of instruction was English, I didn't encounter any problems at all. However, most Japanes only speak basic English. This while I visited the city, I sometimes had to ask for directions twice before I could find my way. Yet, Japanese are very friendly to foreigners, so with a bit of patience, I could find my way easily. What is interesting about Japanese people is that sometimes, they approach you and discuss for you for then minutes. Then, all of a sudden, they leave. A friend once explained to me that this is how they practice their English.

Sophia University

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Empresa

Empleo

Estudios