Mobility specification

Country:Japan

Institution:Nanzan University

City:Nagoya

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I found the teaching more active but at the same time less demanding than at MUNI.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, he does. This university offered various excursions or cultural lectures outside the classroom. Then there was orientation week and a graduation party.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:10000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?I don't use mobile data in the Czech Republic, here it was more or less a necessary expense.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shopping in supermarkets versus "konbini" and not always relying on ready meals. For using public transport I recommend to definitely get an IC card, but if you know in advance that you will travel a lot on a certain day you better buy a day ticket (there are usually discounts for museums etc.). Then withdraw from the ATM a larger amount than needed because of the fees.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?with gestures

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Via Google maps, but if we really want to save money and don't mind 4+ transfers then Yahoo!Maps. Tickets are easy to buy at each station (cash only), and otherwise on the bus you pay directly with the driver.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Definitely Osu, the whole stay will be short to explore the whole business district. For nightlife definitely the Sakae area and for culture the Noh Theatre or Nagoya Castle

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Enoshima :)

Share your best experience:I was walking around Sakae and came across a cosplay event.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Embassy of Japan

What is needed?ID card or passport (I don't remember) and application (2 applications for foreigners)

How long does it take approximately?About 2 weeks

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Get a good night's sleep before your flight.

Can you pay by card?sometimes

What not to forget when packing?I got tired of not bringing smaller souvenirs to give to friends I made on the trip (postcards or whatever).

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Super experience, super experience and I made a great group of friends.