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4.22 / 5 based on 52 reviews
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Makiko K
Bunka Jyoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There is a nice cafe called Coffee Plantation. I studied there most of the time. There is a street called Mill Avenue where shops and restaurants are.
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Makiko K
Bunka Jyoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Apartments in Arizona is so inexpensive.
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Personal comments
Except cockroaches were running around on the campus, they were not so bad.
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Makiko K
Bunka Jyoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
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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Makiko K
Bunka Jyoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Because there are many white Americans in the city, I had no choice but learning the language.
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Makiko K
Bunka Jyoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Need more internationalized courses.
Need more cross-cultual events.
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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
It is very hot and sunny and the city of Tempe is a university town. It is a nice place to concentrate on study. There are fairly good places to hang out. Also, airconditioning is pretty good inside of every building. Sun shade and screen are must have items.
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Makiko K
Bunka Jyoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Everything was so inexpensive.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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