<p>What do you guys think about Temple U, Japan? I want to live in Japan, it's definitely a priority (I know Japanese pretty well, don't wanna forget it, liked Japan when I lived there, etc., I'm not just some idealistic manga-obsessed gaijin, for the record). But anyway. I kind of wonder about the reputation...I'd probably transfer after the first two years though. </p>
<p>I have a year of college credit that I got from taking classes accredited by Portland SU but IN MY HIGH SCHOOL. Does anyone know a) which schools other than PSU would accept these and b) if Temple Japan would?</p>
<p>Is Tokyo (Temple's area of it) terrifying to live in? I've heard stories that say good things and bad things, but I'm not sure.</p>
<p>Why do they have a $700 application fee? I kid you not. It's like 64000 yen or something, and it includes visa processing. But even without that, it's still like $500 and I'm really confused as to why.</p>
<p>Has anyone gone to Temple U Japan? How was it? Anything stick out at you? How is it different from a normal university? (Normal being, like, a given state university or something. PSU for example.)</p>
<p>Yeah sorry PrincessMahina, but um, youāre looking at the Philly campus. I looked at the link.</p>
<p>diontechristmas, sorry, that sounded a little rude. I didnāt mean for it too. I asked about Tokyo because Iāve heard horror stories about it being crowded, etc. And the campus isnāt ānormalā because itās in Tokyo and not a typical American university for that reason.</p>
<p>Iām still wondering why the fee is so ridiculously highā¦</p>
<p>Because Iām American and I speak Japanese and stuff, but I donāt actually want to take classes conducted in Japanese because itās annoying.
Also I want to be able to transfer to an American university after the two years of general education. :D</p>
<p>Personally Iām still in HS, but I did a summer study abroad program with TUJ. The ācampusā is really just a business building, and only about six floors in it. The rest of the floors belong to other businesses. Youāre definitely not going to get a traditional college campus. Itās the type of building where you would never know it was a college. But itās right next to a 7-11 which is fun to go to in between classes. The area that the building is in is called Azabu-juban, which is a really nice residential area, one of the most expensive in Tokyo. There are tons of little shops and cafes, and I always felt safe, even walking around at night. And of course itās close to Tokyo Tower, and the subway station so you can get around easily. </p>
<p>If you do go to TUJ, donāt expect to learn a ton of Japanese, if that is one of your goals. The classes are conducted in English, and the students all speak in English as well. I feel like the Japanese students there tend to keep to themselves. </p>
<p>I didnāt stay in the dorms when I was there, but from what I understand they are about 30 mins away from the campus. I saw pictures of them on their website and they look very nice and clean.</p>
<p>If youāre fine with taking classes in a regular old business building, then I definitely recommend TUJ. I actually liked the campus, and I felt like I was really a part of the city. </p>
<p>Bump to revive this thread? Currently a junior in HS looking to explore college options here.</p>
<p>For those who are in TUJ, do you think attending TUJ and getting an American degree has more benefits vs. attending a Japanese university? Iāve asked a couple people who currently work in Japan and they suggested just studying abroad for a year while in college in the US rather than actually spending an entire four years in Japan.</p>
<p>@mchiael Iād advise you to start your own thread. The OP and other commentors are most likely off CC for a while, if not forever. A thread with your questions at the top would work better than reviving an old thread.</p>