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4.50 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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meganpryor
Overall
I wish I had known...
not that i can think of!
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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
I had a really great time. the international dept is well established, which makes it much easier to get yourself understood and get the most out of your time there.
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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
Living on campus is a very cheap way to accommodate yourself. Join clubs - great way to learn language and meet locals
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Kerstin M
Overall
I wish I had known...
would have brought enough mozartkugeln as presents
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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
small university, lots of fun
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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
even though japan is an expensive country, it is affordable thanks to scholarships.
also otaru might seem like a boring small town to many, but it is amazing how much fun you can have there,being one of the few foreigners in a non-crowded and gorgeous area of japan
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Kerstin M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
sapporo: susukino & sapporo buffet at station (all u can eat & drink), best cafe: napolese cafe in otaru, sushi:toppi, beach in yoichi
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meganpryor
Languages
Language of instruction: Japanese
Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Japanese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had spent a year at a high school in Osaka 3 years earlier so being able to go to a university enabled me to build on the skills I had already aquired. it was ideal!
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meganpryor
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I lived on campus during the second half of my stay. It was much more convenient to the university and allowed me to meet other foreign students.
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jsnaza
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, United States
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Japanese
Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Japanese?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Japanese was taught as an elective course. all other courses in the program where in english. instruction was satisfactory
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