hi all! i am an undergraduate student majoring in asian studies (and sociology & anthropology :3) i will be going on an exchange for the semester of fall 2025. my japanese level by then will be around N3.
my uni has agreements with a respectable amount of universities in japan. i’ve been particularly interested in Hitotsubashi and Kansai Gaidai. OsakaU is also on the table. I really wanted Kyoto but we only have agreements with Doshisha and that’s not so vibes from what i’ve read. Utokyo is an option but i think that’s way too hardcore for me.
it’s vital you know i’m 27 and not 18. i couldn’t really care less about the academic part, i’m looking for active student life and vibrant local life. the more japanese and less foreigners the better. prefer chill over hustle and bustle but it’s not a deal breaker. i will NOT be doing a home stay. it’s either dorms or apartment and definitely not anywhere with a curfew. i want to join interesting clubs and learn new things! an instrument, a martial art, manga drawing, whatever.
ANY information about any of these universities is greatly appreciated!!! truth is my number one pick is hitotsubashi so would love to hear experiences from other exchange and local students!! but again every type of thought is welcome. if someone reading this is also researching i’m down to exchange our knowledge:)
by Benzodiazeparty