Anyone else except me writing a guide book here in Japan. I am writing guide book for future exchange students for my university. Anyone else doing anything smilar ? Maybe we could share some opinions and stuff like that. I am also looking for someone to read it after I am done writing with it. I have now 28 pages done, I will be finnishing it after it has like 40 pages.
Writing guidebook
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What kind of advice are you planning on giving in your guidebook? After reading some of your posts here, it sounds like you might give a somewhat negative impression of your school.
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The book will be done for japanese university.. I dont mean to cause harm for them. I try to keep my work and personal opinions seperated.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This guide book is mainly intended for new exchange students applying for Jobu University.
The purpose of the book is providing information what will make exchange students life easier.
This guide book made for help of exchange students in Japan and Gunma prefecture, to get settled at area and it will answer some of the questions that might arise before or after arriving to Japan.
When arriving to Japan the first thing is realizing is that time needed to understand the culture which surrounds exchange student. It is a different world and things may not work as expected. Especially communicating with Japanese people is not simple. Your study of Japanese language only covers the basics of people to people communication. Your Japanese language skills may not be sufficient for your studies at the university. You may speak and listen to oral Japanese but naturally everything inside the university is written in Kanji and Hiragana. It is certainly helpful if you studied written Japanese including Katakana and Hiragana before your arrival to Japan. Katakana is usually used for the pronunciation of foreign words, such as restaurant menus and shop names.
Even though in Tokyo, English language is well understood and spoken, in Gunma or Jobu University English is only spoken in rare occasions. Exchange student must communicate with Japanese language. Even some of the students in Jobu University can speak English language limitedly, but are they willing to speak English depend on person you are talking to. Some Japanese people feel shame because of their English accent and therefore are not willing to speak English. Still it is interesting and fun experience.
Good luck for your studies in Jobu University
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I dont think I am bashing too much, what do you think ?
ahh.. I post content list also. thanks for opinions and help
INTRODUCTION
Route to Gunma prefecture
General information about Gunma
Geography and population
Industry, economy
Climate, religion
Culture
Four seasons
National Holidays
Odori-week
Matsuri
STARTING IN JAPAN
Living in Gunma
Accommodation
Water temperature adjustment
Air temperature adjustment
Cleaning
Guide for Microwave oven
Guide for Gas stove
Guide for washing machine
Visas and permits
TOELF
Student visa
Jobu University's exchange student card
Alien registration card
Employment permits
Internet connection
Cell phone
Travelling
Taxi services
Traffic / cars
JR trains
Tokyo Subway
Busses
Entertainment
Sports
Movies
Foods and dining in Japan
Karaoke
Gaming halls
Television
Advices
Good manners
Recycling
Invoices
Traditional Japanese gifts and products
Money
Phone box
Emergency codes and police
washing machine
JOBU UNIVERSITY
University
Exchange studies
SHIMMATCHI COMMUNICATION CAMPUS
ISEZAKI BUSINESS AND NURSERY CAMPUS
STUDY SUBJECTS
MY STUDY SUBJECTS
TEACHERS
JOBU UNIVERSITY OFFICE
STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
SCHOOL RESTAURANT
TAKASAKI
Takasaki station
Transportation
City services
City office
Takasaki international office ﾂ¨
Immigration office
Japanese language school
Shops
Restaurants
Sightseeing in Takasaki
SHIMMATCHI
Shimmatchi city services
Shimmatchi city office
Library
Shimmatchi shops
Shinmatchi Restaurants
Isesaki
Honjo
Maebashi
TOKYO
Travelling in Tokyo
Accommodation
Sightseeing
Shibuya
Shinjuku
Akihabara
Roppongi
Asakusa
Yoga town
Ikebukuro
Tokyo bay area
Entertainment in Tokyo
Nightclubs in Tokyo
Restaurants in Tokyo
KAMAKURA
Living in the Japanese society
Boomerang effect
Final words
Why go Japan?
Helpful links
Helpful books
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Hmm notice am I missing something important ?
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1. INTRODUCTION
This guide book is mainly intended for new exchange students applying for Jobu University.
The purpose of the book is providing information what will make exchange students life easier.
This guide book made for help of exchange students in Japan and Gunma prefecture, to get settled at area and it will answer some of the questions that might arise before or after arriving to Japan.
When arriving to Japan the first thing is realizing is that time needed to understand the culture which surrounds exchange student. It is a different world and things may not work as expected. Especially communicating with Japanese people is not simple. Your study of Japanese language only covers the basics of people to people communication. Your Japanese language skills may not be sufficient for your studies at the university. You may speak and listen to oral Japanese but naturally everything inside the university is written in Kanji and Hiragana. It is certainly helpful if you studied written Japanese including Katakana and Hiragana before your arrival to Japan. Katakana is usually used for the pronunciation of foreign words, such as restaurant menus and shop names.
Even though in Tokyo, English language is well understood and spoken, in Gunma or Jobu University English is only spoken in rare occasions. Exchange student must communicate with Japanese language. Even some of the students in Jobu University can speak English language limitedly, but are they willing to speak English depend on person you are talking to. Some Japanese people feel shame because of their English accent and therefore are not willing to speak English. Still it is interesting and fun experience.
Good luck for your studies in Jobu University
........................
I dont think I am bashing too much, what do you think ?
ahh.. I post content list also. thanks for opinions and help
INTRODUCTION
Route to Gunma prefecture
General information about Gunma
Geography and population
Industry, economy
Climate, religion
Culture
Four seasons
National Holidays
Odori-week
Matsuri
STARTING IN JAPAN
Living in Gunma
Accommodation
Water temperature adjustment
Air temperature adjustment
Cleaning
Guide for Microwave oven
Guide for Gas stove
Guide for washing machine
Visas and permits
TOELF
Student visa
Jobu University's exchange student card
Alien registration card
Employment permits
Internet connection
Cell phone
Travelling
Taxi services
Traffic / cars
JR trains
Tokyo Subway
Busses
Entertainment
Sports
Movies
Foods and dining in Japan
Karaoke
Gaming halls
Television
Advices
Good manners
Recycling
Invoices
Traditional Japanese gifts and products
Money
Phone box
Emergency codes and police
washing machine
JOBU UNIVERSITY
University
Exchange studies
SHIMMATCHI COMMUNICATION CAMPUS
ISEZAKI BUSINESS AND NURSERY CAMPUS
STUDY SUBJECTS
MY STUDY SUBJECTS
TEACHERS
JOBU UNIVERSITY OFFICE
STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
SCHOOL RESTAURANT
TAKASAKI
Takasaki station
Transportation
City services
City office
Takasaki international office ﾂ¨
Immigration office
Japanese language school
Shops
Restaurants
Sightseeing in Takasaki
SHIMMATCHI
Shimmatchi city services
Shimmatchi city office
Library
Shimmatchi shops
Shinmatchi Restaurants
Isesaki
Honjo
Maebashi
TOKYO
Travelling in Tokyo
Accommodation
Sightseeing
Shibuya
Shinjuku
Akihabara
Roppongi
Asakusa
Yoga town
Ikebukuro
Tokyo bay area
Entertainment in Tokyo
Nightclubs in Tokyo
Restaurants in Tokyo
KAMAKURA
Living in the Japanese society
Boomerang effect
Final words
Why go Japan?
Helpful links
Helpful books
.....................
Hmm notice am I missing something important ?
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- 8 Aug 2005
- 7,316
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I hope you're talking about the thread...
Incidentally, I have made a few bilingual pamphlets about Food and Public Transportation, and one for a National Park Hiking Course.
Incidentally, I have made a few bilingual pamphlets about Food and Public Transportation, and one for a National Park Hiking Course.
