Reviews of Kansai Gaidai University | Japan

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Dorota C

University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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My host family didn't speak any English, which was good for practicing Japanese... the majority of the international students never used Japanese, and since the majority of time is spent with other international students... this is not beneficial for developing language abilities (this is especially pronounced for those living in the dormitories on campus).

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Ning D

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Home university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

I would meet a lot of people from all over the world!

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The dorm offers an international living environment. With the increasing number of nationalities, living in the dormitory will make it possible to acquire various cultural perspectives from students.

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Eva L

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Japanese

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your Japanese?

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I can speak Japanese, so I speak Japanese for most of the time in order to practice my Japanese. I also speak English very often with Americans --- also did a language exchange program with some Japanese students to help them learning Chinese.

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Oskar S

Luleå Tekniska Universitet, Lulea, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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all classes except the japanese-language classes are taught in english

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Johan N

Örebro Universitet, Orebro, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Freedom, a lot of rules when living in on Campus housing.

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The housing was excellent except for the strict rules. It's hard to live like this if you lived by yourself before. But on the other hand this is the best way to meet new friends.

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