Category Archives: housing

IUC Series: Housing – Monthly Mansion vs. Apartment

Posted on June 22, 2011 by curtika

Wondering what to do about IUC housing? We plan on featuring a couple different articles on the subject with all the basic info you need! A guest contributor here at Shinpai Deshou, Karen will be starting us off. Enjoy! ** When considering … Continue reading →

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Is Home Stay in Japan right for you?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by reedda02

The decision whether to do a home stay or to live in a dorm while studying abroad is a personal one.  In order to make this decision effectively, you need to honestly evaluate yourself – specifically, what you can handle … Continue reading →

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Choosing an unaffiliated homestay

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Paula

Usually when you study abroad in Japan through your home institution as an undergrad, you get asked the big question: dorm or homestay? Most Japanese universities affiliated with sister institutions (for example, Gettysburg College is affiliated with Kansai Gaidai, and … Continue reading →

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Site review: GaijinPot

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Paula

Living in a foreign country can be one of the most frustrating experiences a person goes through, especially if they aren’t equipped with a full grasp of the language and culture, or a solid set of people and material resources … Continue reading →

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