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3.98 / 5 based on 197 reviews
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alicia l
Housing
Type of housing: Off Campus Dorm
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I loved living in the dorms, but I'd like to try living in an apartment.
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Personal comments
I really liked the dorms.
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Gaëlle C
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Karaoke is absolutely not to be missed! Sushi bar are great! And every festival should be seen.
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Ciro D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because I had to travel and transports in Japan are remarkably expensive
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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dwymah
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I was probably one of the very few people who didn't get a chance to go to the local bars/restaurant (Jam Jam, Fujiyama Cafe). All the good night clubs would have to be in Osaka, which is about 30min train ride away, depending where you live. If in doubt where to go, Shinsaibashi is the place!
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Mandy H
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
Economics, 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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Japanese classes are great and challenging. There are Japanese students in the English electives too, but most of the time they don't really talk or participate. School staff are generally proficient in English but most people outside of the campus environment don't speak any English at all.
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Kim L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home, I live with my parents, and they pay for everything. Naturally this year was difficult for me!
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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