Mobility specification

Country:Japan

Institution:Nanzan University

City:Nagoya

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

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?We were encouraged to work on our homework in class.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there are trips and such.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Interpretation services
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:8000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Go to local discount supermarkets/100¥ shops.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

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?At the railway stations for trains, for buses you pay the driver.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?perfect

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Nagoya castle, Sakae district, the local aquarium.

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

Share your best experience:Going to Tokyo on Christmas.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?The embassy

What is needed?Valid passport and documents from the university one is applying to.

How long does it take approximately?1 week

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?No

Can you pay by card?neutral

What not to forget when packing?Deodorant - they do not sell it there

🥳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?Educational and fun