I came here expecting something like a half-resort experience, so to be honest, the strict rules were tough for me. There are tests early in the morning, and classes last about 11 hours every day. Depending on your test results, you may not be allowed to go out. If your attendance rate is low, you may not be able to graduate and could even be subject to expulsion. In addition, going to nightclubs or casinos is against school rules, and there are also strict regulations regarding curfew and overly close relationships. Violating these rules can result in fines or even expulsion. For people who want to seriously focus on studying English, this environment may be suitable. However, for someone like me who imagined a more relaxed, “happy” study abroad life, it felt quite restrictive. Also, study abroad agencies tend to only tell you the positive aspects, and once you are sent off, their support can become quite limited, so I think it is important to be careful about that. That said, aside from those points, there are many enjoyable aspects. There are many students, so it is easy to make friends with anyone, and if you get tired of one group, you can simply move to another. The campus is large, and many people spend time alone as well, so it is easy to act freely when you want to be by yourself. Within the campus, there are facilities such as a gym, pool, table tennis, a basketball court, a mini-mart, and a café, so you can manage without going out. The cafeteria food is not bad as long as you are not too picky, and laundry is free (although it takes about three days to be returned, so many people use coin laundries for about 100 pesos). It takes about an hour by taxi to get to Cebu City, which feels quite far. Mactan Island also has some famous places, but when people think of Cebu, they usually mean Cebu City, and the school is located far from there. The area around the school is still developing, with many stray dogs, goats, and chickens. Children sometimes approach you asking for money, and some people live in places that look like small huts. The roads are rough, and you can see motorcycles carrying five people. The population density and distance between cars can feel chaotic. At first, it was surprising and even a bit scary, but people quickly get used to it. One of the good things about CIA is the diversity of people. I interacted with people from Arab countries for the first time in my life, and it was interesting to learn about different cultures, such as Muslim meals and Ramadan. The teachers are friendly and speak slowly in a way that is easy to understand. Although they are Filipino, I did not feel a strong local accent from the teachers. On the other hand, outside of school, such as at mini-marts, you may encounter people with poor attitudes or low work motivation, but I think that is something you have to accept and not expect Japanese-level service. At first glance, the school and dormitory look clean, but in some classrooms and areas, you may notice that the facilities are a bit old, which makes you realize you are in the Philippines. However, compared to other schools, I heard that this one is relatively clean, so I think it is one of the better options in the Philippines. I want to make use of this study abroad experience in the future, continue traveling abroad at my own pace, and rediscover the good aspects of Japan. I also believe that one day, even these experiences will become nostalgic memories. I think it is okay to learn English at your own pace. What is most important is to respect the country you are in and to enjoy the experience.