My learning progression was fast August 04, 2021
By joymie d (日本語, Sanko 日本語学校東京) - abroad from 04/15/2019 to 03/19/2021 with
SANKO Japanese Language School Tokyo: Japanese Language Course for Advance School
Education, friends, and new experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My senior introduced me this school and I was grateful for the experience. Considering the neat facility, they also provide efficient tools for learning. The teachers are very committed to making sure the students comprehend the lessons by using different techniques whichever works best for the students. The curriculum is second to none and they provide a well-rounded education system worthy of the experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Coming from a country with opposing culture and ways, it is normal to experience culture shock when living in Japan. However, the school will help you easily adapt by introducing culture to the lesson. Different events are held every year to make sure students would have fun while learning. You will not only learn the language and culture, but also on how to interact with the Japanese people as well. |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
5 |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Studying the basic Japanese language before coming to Japan is a must. Otherwise, you'll struggle with transportation, buying food, etc. |
