Mobility specification

Country:Japan

Institution:Kansai Gaidai University

City:Osaka

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?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching my non-language subjects worked very much in the style of fetch something and we'll talk about it in class. It was a very nice change from standard classes, mainly because they counted various activities during the semester towards your final grade.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is an orientation week at the beginning, and there are lots of student events throughout the semester, including clubs.

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?Fortunately, no.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Some stores offer discount coupons when you sign up.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

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?I used the suica mobile app and sent money to it.

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?Honestly, not much. There's an amusement park, but I haven't been to that.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Osaka, Kyoto, Uji.

Share your best experience:I went for a walk to Osac Castle and met a group of elderly ladies who were very nice and we had a little chat and took photos of each other by the orchard.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?To the embassy of the country in question.

What is needed?Passport, school certificate.

How long does it take approximately?Week max

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?If you have a lot of suitcases, you will have a lot of trouble getting anywhere on public transport, especially if it's your first time in the country. So I would definitely choose a nearby airport and transport arranged by the school. It's paid for, but it's better value for money than public transport.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Dry shampoo, pads/tampons and deodorants. They are hard to find in Japan to the point of being impossible if you want something of good quality.

🥳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?It was definitely a dream come true experience. I am so grateful that I was able to go.