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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:37 pm

Yes, I intend to take Japanese in college, as for Saiya-jinKISS, thy should as well. Learning on your own is good to a point. With a class you get to practice with other people that don't know what they are doing. You learn twice as much doing both self-study and taking classes. Also, by seeking out those International Exchange Groups you will also get a handle on how they tend to carry themselves. (Some, younger Japanese tend to be shy, and very reserved. Others may not be.) Also you'll get that interaction and first-hand understanding of the culture, myths, legends, music, shows, what it is like to live in Japan, etc. That is very, very important for anyone who is serious about learning Japanese, not just the language, but the people.

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:38 pm

XianKai

Yay, another iKnow user. I enjoy using that site.

Anyway, I took Japanese at the college level and I enjoyed it. At the time it was in the beginning stages so there wasn't that much available. I do have to say though that BY ALL MEANS please take Japanese in college. Also, get involved with International Student Groups on campus. I find that college that have those groups will also have Japanese students coming in to Learn English. SEEK THEM OUT. It is an excellent and fun way for language exchange.

Also, if your college has a pretty decent Japanese department do talk to your professors. They can guide you to community groups and even ask you to help with projects and events. I got to know my Japanese professor and ended up getting an excellent letter of recommendation for The JET Program in Japan and scored points at the Miami Consulate.

The sky is the limit--just go for it and enjoy yourself.

BTW I was wondering what your iKnow! User name was? Would you mind terribly if I added you as a friend on there? I need a study buddy. Most of my friends aren't as serious about learning Japanese as I am.

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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:11 pm

YuzoraRyuu-- on iKnow I am Angelxz.

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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:16 pm

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YuzoraRyuu-- on iKnow I am Angelxz.

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Yay!

I will add you as soon I can. Thank you.

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:09 pm

Saiya-jinKISS

So, yeah, I am a Senior in my Highschool and I am looking into colleges. And I was wandering if any of you took Japanese in college? And if so, what's it like? I took Spanish in HS and was wandering if it is like that......but in Japanese.....

And if you guys have any reccomendations for colleges, may you be so kind as to tell me. I already have Cal State Fullerton and Longbeach. (I live in California) ^^

-Saiya

yes, i have. to improve my japanese. it's very fun. smile
in the beginning, it's pretty simple, well for me.
my friends said it's easy in the beginning, but then you have to remember a lot of words and put them in the right grammar. so study alot! and there will be a big test in the last day of your japanese class. the last day is always short. stare always respect teh teacher. there's a boy in my class who would talk back to my teacher and she turned mean to him.

also, when you leave your class, don't forget to say: shitsureeshimasu. [しつれいします] It's like saying: bye! to your teacher. i cant explain it well... sweatdrop when you say pardon me or see you tomorrow.

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