I've recently applied for a study abroad program in Japan through my university for 4 months. I was asked to put three preferences (first preference being the main one) from the institutions the university offers. From past students, I have found out that almost everytime you will get your first preference. FOr the time being, I have put down: Sophia University (Tokyo), Kansai Gaisai (Osaka) and Oita University (Kyushu).At the moment though, I'm not sure whether I should put down Sophia University first or Kansai Gaidai.
I have heard pros and cons about studying Japanese in Tokyo and Osaka. My main concern about TOkyo is that people I've asked seem to say that people in Tokyo are more reserved and not as approachable as they are in smaller cities. But in Osaka, I'm worried about the Kansai dialect and the slangs which they use everyday and how it would limit me improving my Japanese, the same goes for Oita in Kyushu.
So if anyone have any previous experiences or suggestions, please help me!
