Mobility specification

Country:Japan

Institution:SOKA University

City:Tokyo

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

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

Can you give an example?I attended a macroeconomics class which got converted to 8 credit class taught at ESF

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?In one course we were writing summaries after each seminar class. We wrote what we did, how we felt and so on. That was new to me and I guess it helped with retaining the knowledge I learned in the class.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week, trips for international students, some volunteer activites.

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
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:18000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Batch shopping in stores like Don Quijote/Hanamasa/Gyomu Super. Some fresh food gets discounted before closing the store like 50%.

🗺 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?Its a bit tricky without using Japanese, but its manageable. Ideally ask someone to help buy you tickets. They were all very eager to help.

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?The Shelter bar

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Downtown Tokyo, Shimokitazawa, Takao mountain

Share your best experience:Going alone in the Shelter bar and talk with locals.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Japanese embassy in Prague

What is needed?Certificate of Eligibility

How long does it take approximately?After recieving Certificate of Eligibility, it took few days to issue the visa.

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus
Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?The school arranged bus from the airport, no need to worry at all.

Can you pay by card?sometimes

What not to forget when packing?International driving license, plug adapter.

🥳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?I only regret things I have not done or tried.