Nara University of Education

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR HOST UNIVERSITY?

My main reason would be Nara is a city that does not have much natural disasters. And, I chose it because I think there is a high possibility for me to be accepted and they offer dormitory for international students with reasonable rental. Besides, Nara is a place that fulled of history, low living expenses compare to Tokyo, and access to Kyoto, Osaka, and other places are quite convenient.

WHAT WAS THE UNIVERSITY LIKE?

Nara is very calm and peaceful and away from most of the natural disasters. Nara University of Education is a national university that offers teacher training. It is a small university but it is equipped with everything needed. They provide dormitory for international students which is 10mins walking distance.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

For some courses that does not have final examination, students are required to write a final report with at least 2000 words. The period for a class is not more than 80 mins. The lecturers like to ask about students' opinion.

NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

They are very shy but there is exception.

EXCHANGE EXPERIENCE

I become more considerate with the feeling of others and more responsible when i talk so i do not hurt other people. I care more about mother earth. Obey to rules. I nod or bow a lot after my exchange.

ACCOMMODATION

International student dormitory with single room, public kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, Living room and study room. Reasonable price. I would recommend to live in a dorm because this is where you learn how to tolerate and accommodate to foreign culture.

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Travel locally. Fascinated by the scenery and the beauty of nature in four seasons.

LIFE ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Obey the rules and try to fit in the culture there. Always need to introduce yourself to new people. Japanese are all very slim. Variety of food is limited.

BENEFITS FROM THIS PROGRAM

Yes.

ADVICE TO OTHERS

I find no reason to hesitate if you have the chance to study abroad. If you worry about money, find the scholarship that can cover it.