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SEBASTIAN
Age: 20
Length of Study: 3-5 months
Japanese Level: Beginner
From: Innsbruck, Austria
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1.Why did you choose GenkiJACS?
I read on the Internet that GenkiJACS was one of the best schools for foreigners in Japan, and especially in Fukuoka. <\/p>\n

2.How was your first day of school?
I was confused that they gave me this soup to try (he came on New Years so he got to try a new years dish called zouni)<\/p>\n

3.How much have you improved since you arrived?
It`s been a month and I`ve improved a lot. I was a complete beginner but now I can read hiragana, read simple sentences, and have conversations. <\/p>\n

4.What will you do with your Japanese after you finish with GenkiJACS?
I don`t know yet exactly, but I`m going to keep studying it in university. <\/p>\n

5.What do you do during your free time?
Doing homework at school, Skype with friends and family, and go out on the weekends. <\/p>\n

6.What is your favorite Japanese snack\/food?
Tonkotsu ramen with gyoza<\/p>\n

7.What is your favorite Japanese drink?
Hot sake<\/p>\n

8.What is your best school memory (so far)?
Going out to Fubar and having nomihodai (all-you-can-drink)<\/p>\n

9.What is something unexpected you found out about Japan?
nomihodai<\/p>\n

10.Top 3 tips for future students?
\u2013 Learn hiragana
– Try to speak as much Japanese as you can
– Be open to everything<\/p>\n

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