do you have to be a citizen of japan to go to school there?
I currently live in the united states, and i was born here. I plan to go to college in Japan, but think I should start as a middle school student. So my question is, do I have to become a Japanese citizen to go to school in the country? If so, how do I? **In case some of you may be wondering, why I all of a sudden want to move to schooling in Japan, is because of my career choice. I want to get into the music industry of Japan, and I want to be able to speak it fluently, while still getting my education. So if anyone has information on this, please let me know. Because of my career choice, I'll have to become a citizen of Japan/ or Korea, still can't make up my mind (or my mothers), but i'd like to be able to put that off (because it'll cost a lot) as long as possible. oh and if i did, there's a possibilitiy of me having to finish my schooling there...
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No my neighbor went to Law school in Japan
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u do not.... if i was u i would try and get sponsored as a exchange student... that way u can become accustom to the culture and learn a bit of japanese as well... i believe u do need a visa if just going for school.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
What's it like to go to School in Japan
What's it like to go to School in Japan?
So I've been thinking about applying for this program where you go to Japan for a year, and I'll be living with a host family. I just have a few questions though... 1. Do most Japanese schools wear uniforms? If so, does anyone think I would have to pay for my own? 2. Are there any gestures or things I should say to be poliet? (I know that when eating you should say ooeshi and ma ma) 3. Are Japanese people typically friendly? (Sorry, I've been watching too much anime...) 4. I only know some Japanese, so if I go to school, what would happen for me? (like, would there be someone there that knows how to speak a different language?) 5. I'm a vegetarian (no meat OR fish, I know Japanese like their fish) What other kind of food is there? 6. Are the people at school typically nice? Because I'm in grade nine and I've met some very... interesting people at my school... That's all I can think of at the moment. If someone has ever lived in Japan or gone to a Japanese school or lived with a host family, can you please give me some tips and advice? Anything, anything at all!!....... Thank you!! ^_^
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1) I believe so. Yes, I think the student pays for his her uniform. 2) Just be yourself.Don't be loud or brag about things. 3) Yes, most Japanese people will be friendly. 4) If you went to a Japanese school without knowing Japanese, you won't make it.Classes are held in Japanese. 5) There are a lot of vegetable dishes. 6) I would guess most Japanese kids would be friendly towards you.Many love to practice their English with native English speakers.I don't think you'd have any problems. If you have the chance to go as an exchange student, by all means go ! That is a once in a life time opportunity. If you've been on this page very long you'd know there's tons of other kids who'd love to go to Japan.
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1. Do most Japanese schools wear uniforms? If so, does anyone think I would have to pay for my own? -Most Japanese shcools wear uniforms, very few shcools do not have a uniform. My shcool uniform when I go to Japan is about 50,000yen ($500USD). I have a possibility of getting one on loan from the shcool if they have a spare one in my size. So I'd assume it's rather much the same for you. Just depends on the shcool you get. 2. Are there any gestures or things I should say to be poliet? (I know that when eating you should say ooeshi and ma ma) -Umm alot of the politeness things you're wondering about here will be taught to you when you arrive in Japan and have an (usually 3days) orientation period. P.s. Its ���� (oishii) and you probably shouldnt say "maa maa" to express how good the food is because it means "so so" and is a polite way of expressing you don't particularly like the food. 3. Are Japanese people typically friendly? (Sorry, I've been watching too much anime...) -Japanese people are generally quite friendly allthough as anywhere in the world you may experience some racism in Japan but dont worry it's a different sort of racism to what you get here (youd have to ask a seperate question regarding this, it's really quite a long explanation. But in general Japanese people are incredibly friendly, honesr and helpfull. 4. I only know some Japanese, so if I go to school, what would happen for me? (like, would there be someone there that knows how to speak a different language?) Theres general someone who will speak english but there level is not garanteed. Often being on exchange the big frustration is not being able to say what you want. But once you're In Japan you'd definitly start picking up the language pretty fast. I do suggest that at the moment you should really knuckle down and learn some Japanese. Also most exchange programs need you to of studied Japanese for atleast 2years before going. 5. I'm a vegetarian (no meat OR fish, I know Japanese like their fish) What other kind of food is there? -On your application form to go there will usually be a question regarding this, generally if you're a vegetarian the program will try to place you with a vegetarian family. I don't really think its a big problem going to Japan as a vegetarian where as in other countries big on meat it can be. 6. Are the people at school typically nice? Because I'm in grade nine and I've met some very... interesting people at my school... -At shcool the people will be very friendly, they will often be shy around you especially if your talking to them in english because they can be quite shy about it. But on the other hand I've met alot of REALLY outgoing Japanese people. Extra stuff; Being a student in Japan will most definitly not be anything like being in an anime/manga you will probably be very lonely when you first go while your adjusting to the culture. Another thing alot of people don't often realise is that theres not garantee that you'll be living in Tokyo Osaka ect alot of student are placed in small towns or cities and do not see Tokyo ect apart from on their orientation, I my self have been lucky and are going to be living in the Tokyo area when I leave In march. Also start saving now because exchanges are very exspensive; $10,000+ for a whole year (plus spending money). There are many shcolarships available but very few pay for the whole thing, often they only cover half of the cost. So yeah get a Job and start saving. Lastly you should talk to your parants and get them onboard now it can take alot of convincing I nagged at mine to let me go since I was like 12 (minimum age is 15). Some of the big recognised programs you can try: http://www.ef.com http://www.yfu.org/ http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.ciee.org/ http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx You could also check out these youtube channels of exchange students in Japan http://www.youtube.com/user/AkitaTom (scroll back and watch "how to be an exchange student and "the truths about being an exchange student they are incredibly informative. http://www.youtube.com/user/katrandom
So I've been thinking about applying for this program where you go to Japan for a year, and I'll be living with a host family. I just have a few questions though... 1. Do most Japanese schools wear uniforms? If so, does anyone think I would have to pay for my own? 2. Are there any gestures or things I should say to be poliet? (I know that when eating you should say ooeshi and ma ma) 3. Are Japanese people typically friendly? (Sorry, I've been watching too much anime...) 4. I only know some Japanese, so if I go to school, what would happen for me? (like, would there be someone there that knows how to speak a different language?) 5. I'm a vegetarian (no meat OR fish, I know Japanese like their fish) What other kind of food is there? 6. Are the people at school typically nice? Because I'm in grade nine and I've met some very... interesting people at my school... That's all I can think of at the moment. If someone has ever lived in Japan or gone to a Japanese school or lived with a host family, can you please give me some tips and advice? Anything, anything at all!!....... Thank you!! ^_^
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1) I believe so. Yes, I think the student pays for his her uniform. 2) Just be yourself.Don't be loud or brag about things. 3) Yes, most Japanese people will be friendly. 4) If you went to a Japanese school without knowing Japanese, you won't make it.Classes are held in Japanese. 5) There are a lot of vegetable dishes. 6) I would guess most Japanese kids would be friendly towards you.Many love to practice their English with native English speakers.I don't think you'd have any problems. If you have the chance to go as an exchange student, by all means go ! That is a once in a life time opportunity. If you've been on this page very long you'd know there's tons of other kids who'd love to go to Japan.
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1. Do most Japanese schools wear uniforms? If so, does anyone think I would have to pay for my own? -Most Japanese shcools wear uniforms, very few shcools do not have a uniform. My shcool uniform when I go to Japan is about 50,000yen ($500USD). I have a possibility of getting one on loan from the shcool if they have a spare one in my size. So I'd assume it's rather much the same for you. Just depends on the shcool you get. 2. Are there any gestures or things I should say to be poliet? (I know that when eating you should say ooeshi and ma ma) -Umm alot of the politeness things you're wondering about here will be taught to you when you arrive in Japan and have an (usually 3days) orientation period. P.s. Its ���� (oishii) and you probably shouldnt say "maa maa" to express how good the food is because it means "so so" and is a polite way of expressing you don't particularly like the food. 3. Are Japanese people typically friendly? (Sorry, I've been watching too much anime...) -Japanese people are generally quite friendly allthough as anywhere in the world you may experience some racism in Japan but dont worry it's a different sort of racism to what you get here (youd have to ask a seperate question regarding this, it's really quite a long explanation. But in general Japanese people are incredibly friendly, honesr and helpfull. 4. I only know some Japanese, so if I go to school, what would happen for me? (like, would there be someone there that knows how to speak a different language?) Theres general someone who will speak english but there level is not garanteed. Often being on exchange the big frustration is not being able to say what you want. But once you're In Japan you'd definitly start picking up the language pretty fast. I do suggest that at the moment you should really knuckle down and learn some Japanese. Also most exchange programs need you to of studied Japanese for atleast 2years before going. 5. I'm a vegetarian (no meat OR fish, I know Japanese like their fish) What other kind of food is there? -On your application form to go there will usually be a question regarding this, generally if you're a vegetarian the program will try to place you with a vegetarian family. I don't really think its a big problem going to Japan as a vegetarian where as in other countries big on meat it can be. 6. Are the people at school typically nice? Because I'm in grade nine and I've met some very... interesting people at my school... -At shcool the people will be very friendly, they will often be shy around you especially if your talking to them in english because they can be quite shy about it. But on the other hand I've met alot of REALLY outgoing Japanese people. Extra stuff; Being a student in Japan will most definitly not be anything like being in an anime/manga you will probably be very lonely when you first go while your adjusting to the culture. Another thing alot of people don't often realise is that theres not garantee that you'll be living in Tokyo Osaka ect alot of student are placed in small towns or cities and do not see Tokyo ect apart from on their orientation, I my self have been lucky and are going to be living in the Tokyo area when I leave In march. Also start saving now because exchanges are very exspensive; $10,000+ for a whole year (plus spending money). There are many shcolarships available but very few pay for the whole thing, often they only cover half of the cost. So yeah get a Job and start saving. Lastly you should talk to your parants and get them onboard now it can take alot of convincing I nagged at mine to let me go since I was like 12 (minimum age is 15). Some of the big recognised programs you can try: http://www.ef.com http://www.yfu.org/ http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.ciee.org/ http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx You could also check out these youtube channels of exchange students in Japan http://www.youtube.com/user/AkitaTom (scroll back and watch "how to be an exchange student and "the truths about being an exchange student they are incredibly informative. http://www.youtube.com/user/katrandom
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
How can i travel,go to school, and live in japan for cheap
How can i travel,go to school, and live in japan for cheap?
Well first off i live in cali and cant get into a cal state, yet, i have to do the whole community college 2 yr transfer thing and what not and i know that cal states allow you to study abroad to japan. But i dont think i can wait two yrs or even three to go to japan. I want to go at least a yr after a i graduate, the problem is im really poor. I actually get to go to school for free cuz im so poor. Plus im considered a minority cuz im hispanic. What i want to know is, is there some kind of way i can travel, live, and go to school in japan for cheap. Also im an artist, thats what im goin to school for. I guess im a complicatied person. Im also very stubborn and impatient. i also want to prove points. Most of my family art very wealthy and educated, my moms the middle child of 9 siblings,she kinda the black sheep and shes a single parent raising two girls, so they find ways to put us down. i want to prove that i can travel to places i want to go and that i can get a job as an artist, cuz i know i can, nothing to impossible as long as you have ambition and dreams right?All they care about is how much money ill make and what kind of education i have, i care more about what i want, i care more about being happy with what i do and where i want to go. I just need some advice and help in getting were i need to go. Please help me and answer this question, i hope im making sense as well.
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Well first off i live in cali and cant get into a cal state, yet, i have to do the whole community college 2 yr transfer thing and what not and i know that cal states allow you to study abroad to japan. But i dont think i can wait two yrs or even three to go to japan. I want to go at least a yr after a i graduate, the problem is im really poor. I actually get to go to school for free cuz im so poor. Plus im considered a minority cuz im hispanic. What i want to know is, is there some kind of way i can travel, live, and go to school in japan for cheap. Also im an artist, thats what im goin to school for. I guess im a complicatied person. Im also very stubborn and impatient. i also want to prove points. Most of my family art very wealthy and educated, my moms the middle child of 9 siblings,she kinda the black sheep and shes a single parent raising two girls, so they find ways to put us down. i want to prove that i can travel to places i want to go and that i can get a job as an artist, cuz i know i can, nothing to impossible as long as you have ambition and dreams right?All they care about is how much money ill make and what kind of education i have, i care more about what i want, i care more about being happy with what i do and where i want to go. I just need some advice and help in getting were i need to go. Please help me and answer this question, i hope im making sense as well.
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I lived in Tokyo for 7 years. I came to Japan when I was 21, probably almost the age you will be. This is what I learned about Japan. I'm also from Cali. Since you are American, the maximum you can stay in Japan is 3-months. This is a tourist visa. If you want to stay longer you either need to get a PRE COLLEGE visa or a WORKING visa. A precollege visa is for students who want to study in Japan, either at a university or a japanese language school. The average price for a Japanese language school is about $7000.00 USD per year. plus you need living expenses. Tokyo is very expensive. You will need at least $2000 minimum per month. If you want to study in Japan I would apply for some scholarships that are specific for Japanese studies. please see the link for scholarships http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html If you want to try and stay for free, you could always try: http://www.couchsurfing.org/ also, you need a college degree if you are planning on working. this is required for a visa to teach english. etc. good luck!
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Going to a high school in Japan, but im black
Going to a high school in Japan, but im black >.<?
So I've been accepted to a high school in japan and I'm freaking out!! I keep thinking people will make fun of me because im black and im most likley going to be the only black person in the school. D: So im woundering if theres any black people at any high school. Please help I do know Japanese and im pretty sure its a public school -____-. i feel like im going to have a heart attack. Dx
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alright if you are going to an international school in japan then theres no problem you'll find probably every race in the world there, but if you are just going to a normal public high school there, then i hope you know Japanese.
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So I've been accepted to a high school in japan and I'm freaking out!! I keep thinking people will make fun of me because im black and im most likley going to be the only black person in the school. D: So im woundering if theres any black people at any high school. Please help I do know Japanese and im pretty sure its a public school -____-. i feel like im going to have a heart attack. Dx
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alright if you are going to an international school in japan then theres no problem you'll find probably every race in the world there, but if you are just going to a normal public high school there, then i hope you know Japanese.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Which school in Japan offers a M.A in Psychology without the requirement of BA in it
Which school in Japan offers a M.A in Psychology without the requirement of BA in it?
Hello, It's a lame question but here I go. I'm going to be a 4th year this coming fall and currently studying a BA in Business. Recently I'm into Psychology and I really want to study it for MA. I took a few classes in it but I didn't think that I would want to do anything like this until right now, which is also late to minor in it (I think). Is there any school in Japan (Tokyo specifically) that don't require applicants to have a BA in that field? Please, if anyone know or have any recommendation, tell me. And Thank you very much for taking your time in answering. By the way, I'm studying in USA and I want to go there to study. I'm not Japanese and don't speak very fluent in it either. Still studying it for the exams. I'm not interested in Temple University though.
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you mean "doesn't" require applicants, not "don't". A school doesn't. Schools don't.
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Check out Waseda University. It may have something. However, I have a feeling that Japanese graduate schools are ridiculously difficult (both to get in and to get out). Very stressful. You may be better off doing your MA in the US and look for opportunities to go to Japan afterward.
Hello, It's a lame question but here I go. I'm going to be a 4th year this coming fall and currently studying a BA in Business. Recently I'm into Psychology and I really want to study it for MA. I took a few classes in it but I didn't think that I would want to do anything like this until right now, which is also late to minor in it (I think). Is there any school in Japan (Tokyo specifically) that don't require applicants to have a BA in that field? Please, if anyone know or have any recommendation, tell me. And Thank you very much for taking your time in answering. By the way, I'm studying in USA and I want to go there to study. I'm not Japanese and don't speak very fluent in it either. Still studying it for the exams. I'm not interested in Temple University though.
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you mean "doesn't" require applicants, not "don't". A school doesn't. Schools don't.
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Check out Waseda University. It may have something. However, I have a feeling that Japanese graduate schools are ridiculously difficult (both to get in and to get out). Very stressful. You may be better off doing your MA in the US and look for opportunities to go to Japan afterward.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Are there any performing arts schools in Japan
Are there any performing arts schools in Japan?
If at all possible, could you please provide information on the school, such as name and location? It's very much appreciated.
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There are some like the below. name: Performing Art Center TEL: 03-3662-0064 location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo http://www.pac-ac.jp/sindex.html
If at all possible, could you please provide information on the school, such as name and location? It's very much appreciated.
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There are some like the below. name: Performing Art Center TEL: 03-3662-0064 location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo http://www.pac-ac.jp/sindex.html
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
what is the best international high school in japan
what is the best international high school in japan?
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I recommend you "Seijo Gakuen" in Tokyo.
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I recommend you "Seijo Gakuen" in Tokyo.
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That's what YOU have to decide. You must be sure what your needs and situation are now. Then you will see which international school is best for you. If you have to ask someone else, that means NO school is best for you.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Accepted to School in Japan, but I can't go. Need help Please!!!
Accepted to School in Japan, but I can't go. Need help Please!!!?
Ok so basically I have been accepted to a school in Japan. It is an American University so the Pell Grant still applies to that school. I have an EFC score of 0 so I get awarded the full amount plus the Federal stafford loan. Anyways my problem is this. The tuition is cheap at the school as well as the dorms, but the Japanese Government wants the students to have proof of 3 million yen, which is roughly 30,000 so that we may prove that we can take care of ourselves to get awarded the student visa. We can use the money that we get awarded from financial aid to be apart of this "proof". That being said, I still need another 17 Grand. I have applied for many many many many scholarships. Those are extremely competitive so I am not betting on getting any. I have looked for study abroad grants but none of those apply to me for many different reasons. My question is about applying for a loan. Of course since I am a young student with hardly any credit I cannot qualify for a loan. Unfortunately my parents credit is shot as well. My question, does anybody know of a loan that I can apply for and get awarded a high amount with a low interest rate! Thank you!
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Call the school's financial aid office and tell them your situation. They may review your financial aid and give you more money. If not, then you'll have to apply for an unsubsidized private student loan. You shouldn't need credit for these loans since they're made specifically for students, but be careful in how much you take out. Interest is not put on hold like a subsidized stafford loan, so the money will increase throughout college.
Ok so basically I have been accepted to a school in Japan. It is an American University so the Pell Grant still applies to that school. I have an EFC score of 0 so I get awarded the full amount plus the Federal stafford loan. Anyways my problem is this. The tuition is cheap at the school as well as the dorms, but the Japanese Government wants the students to have proof of 3 million yen, which is roughly 30,000 so that we may prove that we can take care of ourselves to get awarded the student visa. We can use the money that we get awarded from financial aid to be apart of this "proof". That being said, I still need another 17 Grand. I have applied for many many many many scholarships. Those are extremely competitive so I am not betting on getting any. I have looked for study abroad grants but none of those apply to me for many different reasons. My question is about applying for a loan. Of course since I am a young student with hardly any credit I cannot qualify for a loan. Unfortunately my parents credit is shot as well. My question, does anybody know of a loan that I can apply for and get awarded a high amount with a low interest rate! Thank you!
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Call the school's financial aid office and tell them your situation. They may review your financial aid and give you more money. If not, then you'll have to apply for an unsubsidized private student loan. You shouldn't need credit for these loans since they're made specifically for students, but be careful in how much you take out. Interest is not put on hold like a subsidized stafford loan, so the money will increase throughout college.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Moving to Japan and going to school...Maybe
Moving to Japan and going to school...Maybe?
My dream in life has always been to be an animator and move to Japan. I would like to go to school in Japan if at all possible. I need to know a couple of things though. 1. What colleges in Japan offer animation 2. how can I get the money to do this? My parents are wealthy but refuse to give me any help and as I am only 21 I still have to use their income which means I don't get very much financial aid. I know there are scholarships but will they be enough, and where do I go to find these? 3. At current I do not speak Japanese. I have been trying to find a local teacher or someone who can teach me but I've had no luck. If anyone knows of anyone in the Denver Colorado metro area that teaches japanese I would love to know! 4. Once in Japan, I need to be able to work so I can afford an apartment or something. My husband would be coming along and we need a place for the both of us. The thing is I'm not sure if you can work on a student Visa. Does anyone know? yes I'm 21 and married but the government still considers you a dependent if you are under 24 even if you do your own taxes and are not relient on you parents at all, its stupid, I know. I am not a dependent if I am married yes, But thats only if you have been married for an entire year. I have not.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You're married? Then in the US, you don't need to put your parents' financial information on your financial aid documents. Doesn't matter how old you are - you're married. I'm not sure how realistic your plans are, but regardless, start by learning Japanese. Fluently. Check all the local colleges and community colleges. See if any offer Japanese language classes that you can take. Becoming good in Japanese is neither easy nor quick, so be prepared. This could take some time. You could also go to a private language school, like Berlitz, but those are *very* expensive. Or... and this may be a great option... the Japanese Society of CO offers Japanese classes! And they're right there in Denver: http://www.jascolorado.org/ They might also be able to give you advice on the realism of your plan. Why not at least *start* learning animation and art in the US, while you're learning Japanese? In this way, at least you'll have a portfolio done by the time you've learnt Japanese, so you'll be able to apply to animation programs in Japan. I do not know if Japanese schools offer financial aid to foreign students. Don't be surprised if they do not. It's really common that foreign students are expected to be able to support themselves. The good thing about learning Japanese and starting some art classes in the US is that even if you never end up moving to Japan, you've STILL learnt Japanese and you've STILL explored your interests in animation, and to me, that sounds like a very positive thing.
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No, your plan is not unrealistic, but it will take some planning. 1 Google may be your best bet. Another option? Contact a degree program that interests you here in the states and then ask them if they can offer suggestions/contacts/etc. 2 Re: my first response, and potentially an even better option, just find and complete a program that interests you here in the states. Do you have an art background of any sort or any formal artistic training? Might be hard to pursue your dream if you don't, but perhaps not impossible. Its likely that studying here will be cheaper, more geared towards American learning styles, and, best of all, if you choose the right one, it may offer opportunities to study abroad or even intern in Japan. If that's the case, I know from experience that the Japanese govt offers some really nice stipends for American students. All I paid for essentially was my plain ticket. And interning for a few semesters will give you a broad range of experience and allows you to do a lot of networking prior to graduating. Side note: Seriously? You're 21 and married; hardly a dependent. So take that independence to heart and do your own thing already. And everyone is entitled to funding for school, just fill out a FAFSA based on your own income... 3. In most large cities in Japan, English is widely spoken, at least to some degree. I'm sure you can find a tutor in Denver... again, Google is likely your best bet. Or maybe contact a local university's language or Asian studies department? Or try Rosetta stone... works pretty well actually, but it isn't exactly cheap. Actually, you may even be able to use some free CDs from the library. At least you can call and find out. Knowing the language helps, but learning how to communicate by other means (draw pictures, talk with your hand, etc. be creative) is invaluable. 4. No, you can't work on a student visa. Sometimes there are exceptions, and there are always people who work under the table anyways, but I wouldn't recommend it. These are all things that the Japanese consulate can clarify for you. So just give them a call, or go to their website. I'd paste it here, but you can find it quickly/easily yourself (again, Google is amazing). Check out http://www.clscholarship.org/ too... it's a federally funded scholarship program for Americans to study what they describe as "critical need" (aka "less popular") languages abroad. Good luck!
My dream in life has always been to be an animator and move to Japan. I would like to go to school in Japan if at all possible. I need to know a couple of things though. 1. What colleges in Japan offer animation 2. how can I get the money to do this? My parents are wealthy but refuse to give me any help and as I am only 21 I still have to use their income which means I don't get very much financial aid. I know there are scholarships but will they be enough, and where do I go to find these? 3. At current I do not speak Japanese. I have been trying to find a local teacher or someone who can teach me but I've had no luck. If anyone knows of anyone in the Denver Colorado metro area that teaches japanese I would love to know! 4. Once in Japan, I need to be able to work so I can afford an apartment or something. My husband would be coming along and we need a place for the both of us. The thing is I'm not sure if you can work on a student Visa. Does anyone know? yes I'm 21 and married but the government still considers you a dependent if you are under 24 even if you do your own taxes and are not relient on you parents at all, its stupid, I know. I am not a dependent if I am married yes, But thats only if you have been married for an entire year. I have not.
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You're married? Then in the US, you don't need to put your parents' financial information on your financial aid documents. Doesn't matter how old you are - you're married. I'm not sure how realistic your plans are, but regardless, start by learning Japanese. Fluently. Check all the local colleges and community colleges. See if any offer Japanese language classes that you can take. Becoming good in Japanese is neither easy nor quick, so be prepared. This could take some time. You could also go to a private language school, like Berlitz, but those are *very* expensive. Or... and this may be a great option... the Japanese Society of CO offers Japanese classes! And they're right there in Denver: http://www.jascolorado.org/ They might also be able to give you advice on the realism of your plan. Why not at least *start* learning animation and art in the US, while you're learning Japanese? In this way, at least you'll have a portfolio done by the time you've learnt Japanese, so you'll be able to apply to animation programs in Japan. I do not know if Japanese schools offer financial aid to foreign students. Don't be surprised if they do not. It's really common that foreign students are expected to be able to support themselves. The good thing about learning Japanese and starting some art classes in the US is that even if you never end up moving to Japan, you've STILL learnt Japanese and you've STILL explored your interests in animation, and to me, that sounds like a very positive thing.
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No, your plan is not unrealistic, but it will take some planning. 1 Google may be your best bet. Another option? Contact a degree program that interests you here in the states and then ask them if they can offer suggestions/contacts/etc. 2 Re: my first response, and potentially an even better option, just find and complete a program that interests you here in the states. Do you have an art background of any sort or any formal artistic training? Might be hard to pursue your dream if you don't, but perhaps not impossible. Its likely that studying here will be cheaper, more geared towards American learning styles, and, best of all, if you choose the right one, it may offer opportunities to study abroad or even intern in Japan. If that's the case, I know from experience that the Japanese govt offers some really nice stipends for American students. All I paid for essentially was my plain ticket. And interning for a few semesters will give you a broad range of experience and allows you to do a lot of networking prior to graduating. Side note: Seriously? You're 21 and married; hardly a dependent. So take that independence to heart and do your own thing already. And everyone is entitled to funding for school, just fill out a FAFSA based on your own income... 3. In most large cities in Japan, English is widely spoken, at least to some degree. I'm sure you can find a tutor in Denver... again, Google is likely your best bet. Or maybe contact a local university's language or Asian studies department? Or try Rosetta stone... works pretty well actually, but it isn't exactly cheap. Actually, you may even be able to use some free CDs from the library. At least you can call and find out. Knowing the language helps, but learning how to communicate by other means (draw pictures, talk with your hand, etc. be creative) is invaluable. 4. No, you can't work on a student visa. Sometimes there are exceptions, and there are always people who work under the table anyways, but I wouldn't recommend it. These are all things that the Japanese consulate can clarify for you. So just give them a call, or go to their website. I'd paste it here, but you can find it quickly/easily yourself (again, Google is amazing). Check out http://www.clscholarship.org/ too... it's a federally funded scholarship program for Americans to study what they describe as "critical need" (aka "less popular") languages abroad. Good luck!
Monday, October 8, 2012
what is the top engineer school in japan
what is the top engineer school in japan?
what do i need to be actepted and etc....i would learn from the worlds greatest engineers but i dont think they teach humesXDLOL^^
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9th in the world: University of Tokyo, Japan University of Tokyo belongs to a ring of a so-called the Seven Universities, which refers to seven top public institutions of higher education in Japan. Uni of Tokyo tops the rank, with Kyoto University considered its biggest rival. University of Tokyo is one of the only two Asian universities in the world’s top 10 rank in the field of engineering and technology. At the moment, more than 30,000 students are enrolled in the campus, with less than 10% of them foreigners. Check the website below to find out what you need to do to be accepted.
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what do i need to be actepted and etc....i would learn from the worlds greatest engineers but i dont think they teach humesXDLOL^^
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9th in the world: University of Tokyo, Japan University of Tokyo belongs to a ring of a so-called the Seven Universities, which refers to seven top public institutions of higher education in Japan. Uni of Tokyo tops the rank, with Kyoto University considered its biggest rival. University of Tokyo is one of the only two Asian universities in the world’s top 10 rank in the field of engineering and technology. At the moment, more than 30,000 students are enrolled in the campus, with less than 10% of them foreigners. Check the website below to find out what you need to do to be accepted.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Want to go to a japanese boarding school
Want to go to a japanese boarding school?
I am in the 7th grade and want to go to a boarding school in japan that has a violin music thing. Also I am 13 and want to know how to convince parents and any other info i need to know? I mean like a school for music please anyone tell me details?
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i think you are week in some subject so you nneed to go to this boarding school for that convince to your parents like that mom and dad you clearly know my broblems. iam in weekk in my study. if you send me in this boarding school i can be talent so that i can make my life bright.
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I am in the 7th grade and want to go to a boarding school in japan that has a violin music thing. Also I am 13 and want to know how to convince parents and any other info i need to know? I mean like a school for music please anyone tell me details?
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i think you are week in some subject so you nneed to go to this boarding school for that convince to your parents like that mom and dad you clearly know my broblems. iam in weekk in my study. if you send me in this boarding school i can be talent so that i can make my life bright.
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Ah, you would be miserable in Japan - seriously. They have an expression, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." Plus your music would not be all that great in Japan. THIS is the place in the States: http://academy.interlochen.org/
Monday, September 24, 2012
People who have been high school foreign exchange students in japan.
People who have been high school foreign exchange students in japan.?
I am wanting to take my junior year of high school in japan. I was wanting details from people who have been foreign exchange high school students in japan. I have a lot of questions to ask. I know some of these questions vary from the school and town, but I just want a basic idea. So, here is a list. How much was your enrollment in the school? How much was the uniform? Did you enjoy staying with a host family? Do you make a lot of friends? Do you need to be very fluent in the language? Do girls have to wear bloomers during gym or just shorts? Are the high school physicals bascially like those in america? They aren't mean to you at school because you're foreign are they? What things do they consider rude that americans do? Umm...I think that is all I can think of right now....I would love additional details. Any information I can get is fine XD. I would love to hear a story about anything that you think i might find interesting about japan. Please dont answer to this question if you have never been to a japanese high school. Thank you.
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I am in the process of registering for foreign exchange in Japan for my junior year. I know you didn't ask for my answer, but who knows it could help. I have been to Japan so I know a bit about the culture. Price all depends on what program you go through. I am going through AFS and a semester is about 10,000 dollars (a little more if you bring spending money for yourself) and it is around 11,000 dollars for a year (plus any spending money you bring). This includes plane flight, school, and for the meals you eat at home with your host families. The food you eat out is expected to be bought by you. But don't let the huge numbers scare you, AFS has many scholarship opportunities and encourages your teachers and AFS staff members to help you arrange fund raisers. As far as what you wear it all depends on the school. From what I have heard it is rude to be really touchy-feely, not even a handshake. A simple bow will do just fine when meeting someone, or even greeting someone that you have met before. Also I have heard that Japanese people are very interested in foreigners "aka gaijin" and will want to get to know you and will treat you very nicely. Basically all the people I have talked to loved their host families, and you will have no problem making friends as long as you are not shy talking to people, because Japanese people tend to be shy. I was having breakfast with my Japanese friends, and they were really shy at first, but once I started talking a lot they got more comfortable about talking with me. I have only been studying Japanese for 3 months, but I have another year and a half before I leave, so I will be pretty good at the language. My friend barely knew any, but she had a month of really "intense" classes and tutoring that fit a lot of the language in into a short amount of time, and then she had a tutor her first couple months there to help her learn. But you would be surprised how easy it is to pick up on a language while living there (if you work hard that is) my friend came back practically fluent. So I would get started as soon as you can at learning, because the sooner you can interact comfortably in the language the sooner you will have a lot of fun. But by no means do you have to go there being fluent in the language. So even though I have never done exchange in Japan, I have been there and have been studying the language and culture for a little bit, and I have a friend who told me all about her experience abroad. You will love it, and hopefully I will love it too when I go abroad! Are you going 10-11? That's when I'm going.
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I am wanting to take my junior year of high school in japan. I was wanting details from people who have been foreign exchange high school students in japan. I have a lot of questions to ask. I know some of these questions vary from the school and town, but I just want a basic idea. So, here is a list. How much was your enrollment in the school? How much was the uniform? Did you enjoy staying with a host family? Do you make a lot of friends? Do you need to be very fluent in the language? Do girls have to wear bloomers during gym or just shorts? Are the high school physicals bascially like those in america? They aren't mean to you at school because you're foreign are they? What things do they consider rude that americans do? Umm...I think that is all I can think of right now....I would love additional details. Any information I can get is fine XD. I would love to hear a story about anything that you think i might find interesting about japan. Please dont answer to this question if you have never been to a japanese high school. Thank you.
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I am in the process of registering for foreign exchange in Japan for my junior year. I know you didn't ask for my answer, but who knows it could help. I have been to Japan so I know a bit about the culture. Price all depends on what program you go through. I am going through AFS and a semester is about 10,000 dollars (a little more if you bring spending money for yourself) and it is around 11,000 dollars for a year (plus any spending money you bring). This includes plane flight, school, and for the meals you eat at home with your host families. The food you eat out is expected to be bought by you. But don't let the huge numbers scare you, AFS has many scholarship opportunities and encourages your teachers and AFS staff members to help you arrange fund raisers. As far as what you wear it all depends on the school. From what I have heard it is rude to be really touchy-feely, not even a handshake. A simple bow will do just fine when meeting someone, or even greeting someone that you have met before. Also I have heard that Japanese people are very interested in foreigners "aka gaijin" and will want to get to know you and will treat you very nicely. Basically all the people I have talked to loved their host families, and you will have no problem making friends as long as you are not shy talking to people, because Japanese people tend to be shy. I was having breakfast with my Japanese friends, and they were really shy at first, but once I started talking a lot they got more comfortable about talking with me. I have only been studying Japanese for 3 months, but I have another year and a half before I leave, so I will be pretty good at the language. My friend barely knew any, but she had a month of really "intense" classes and tutoring that fit a lot of the language in into a short amount of time, and then she had a tutor her first couple months there to help her learn. But you would be surprised how easy it is to pick up on a language while living there (if you work hard that is) my friend came back practically fluent. So I would get started as soon as you can at learning, because the sooner you can interact comfortably in the language the sooner you will have a lot of fun. But by no means do you have to go there being fluent in the language. So even though I have never done exchange in Japan, I have been there and have been studying the language and culture for a little bit, and I have a friend who told me all about her experience abroad. You will love it, and hopefully I will love it too when I go abroad! Are you going 10-11? That's when I'm going.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Does Fukuoka International School have boarding
Does Fukuoka International School have boarding?
I want to attend Fukuoka International School in Japan. Im am currently living in the U.S and in order to attend the school, It has to have boarding. When I look it up, It says it does, But when I look on the official site I cant find it. If anyone knows the where it is on the official site or something else I can look at the dorms and the prices/information! Please Answer Soon!! Thanks!
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go to their site or just find out as much info about them as possible. And yes I think they offer boarding
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I want to attend Fukuoka International School in Japan. Im am currently living in the U.S and in order to attend the school, It has to have boarding. When I look it up, It says it does, But when I look on the official site I cant find it. If anyone knows the where it is on the official site or something else I can look at the dorms and the prices/information! Please Answer Soon!! Thanks!
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go to their site or just find out as much info about them as possible. And yes I think they offer boarding
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
What coed boarding schools are there in Japan
What coed boarding schools are there in Japan?
I'm looking for a coed boarding school in Japan. When I say boarding, I mean there are dorms we stay in. If not coed, all girls or all boys. I'm looking for a website with some info? Thanks ^_^
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If you are looking for high school, the system of dorms depend on the school. Some private schools coerce you to enter the dorms. But most school don't. As for Univ, you are not forced. Student can apply to enter the dorm. And lots of dorms are shared by several Universities. It is called "Gakusei Kaikan"(Student Center). The system is very different from the West, especially from British colleges. There are many websites about dorms and student centers. However, most of detailed information is in Japanese. I think you can enjoy the atmosphere of the dorms by short movies in the following site. Click the icon on the right. Then click playback button in the pop-up window. http://www.gakuryou.net/movie/01.html
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I'm looking for a coed boarding school in Japan. When I say boarding, I mean there are dorms we stay in. If not coed, all girls or all boys. I'm looking for a website with some info? Thanks ^_^
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If you are looking for high school, the system of dorms depend on the school. Some private schools coerce you to enter the dorms. But most school don't. As for Univ, you are not forced. Student can apply to enter the dorm. And lots of dorms are shared by several Universities. It is called "Gakusei Kaikan"(Student Center). The system is very different from the West, especially from British colleges. There are many websites about dorms and student centers. However, most of detailed information is in Japanese. I think you can enjoy the atmosphere of the dorms by short movies in the following site. Click the icon on the right. Then click playback button in the pop-up window. http://www.gakuryou.net/movie/01.html
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
i want to know about flight school in japan too. is there any flight school in yokohama
>i want to know about flight school in japan too. is there any flight school in yokohama?
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You might be able to join the Yokota (US) Air Force Base's Aero club. The can teach from Atsugi Navy Base. Their web page says you can get qualified for under 7,000 US dollars. The contact details are on the right of this page: http://www.yokotaservices.org/page.php?31#aero_about e-mailing seems to be the easiest way. Good luck.
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You might be able to join the Yokota (US) Air Force Base's Aero club. The can teach from Atsugi Navy Base. Their web page says you can get qualified for under 7,000 US dollars. The contact details are on the right of this page: http://www.yokotaservices.org/page.php?31#aero_about e-mailing seems to be the easiest way. Good luck.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
International school in Japan please
International school in Japan please?
My granddaughter is in junior high and has always been interested in the Japanese culture. She is in love with it, and has decided to take the next step to attend a international school in Japan. We would like to find a good international school for her when she is in early high school and can live on campus. I do have a couple questions though: I am worried about the nights when she will need love (ex, crying and needs someone to turn to) is there a way she can call her family in America? Or is there a counselor she can go to? Also, when we pay for the school, will that cover the pay for food? I would like to say that we will not be with her. Is this possible for this to happen, or should we try a foreign exchange student program instead? Thanks
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This link is the American school in Japan. It's 26,000 dollars a year plus entrance fees. It doesn't have accommodation though. http://community.asij.ac.jp/Page.aspx?pid=200 The only school with boarding in the North Island. http://www.his.ac.jp/index.html It's much cheaper (21,000 dollars per year) and has 'dorm parents'.
My granddaughter is in junior high and has always been interested in the Japanese culture. She is in love with it, and has decided to take the next step to attend a international school in Japan. We would like to find a good international school for her when she is in early high school and can live on campus. I do have a couple questions though: I am worried about the nights when she will need love (ex, crying and needs someone to turn to) is there a way she can call her family in America? Or is there a counselor she can go to? Also, when we pay for the school, will that cover the pay for food? I would like to say that we will not be with her. Is this possible for this to happen, or should we try a foreign exchange student program instead? Thanks
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This link is the American school in Japan. It's 26,000 dollars a year plus entrance fees. It doesn't have accommodation though. http://community.asij.ac.jp/Page.aspx?pid=200 The only school with boarding in the North Island. http://www.his.ac.jp/index.html It's much cheaper (21,000 dollars per year) and has 'dorm parents'.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Law Degree/Law School in Japan
Law Degree/Law School in Japan?
I am interested in going to Law School in Japan (in Japanese). (a) Which undergraduate degrees qualify me for studying Law in Japan? (b) How long does it take to complete a degree? (c) How much is the average tuition for a year? (d) Which universities allow international students into their programs? (e) What is the average salary for a lawyer in Japan? (f) How long do I have to go to Law School in the US if I already have a degree in Law from Japan? (g) any general information and personal experience would be appreciated as well Thank you. (d) I know that I have to take a Japanese language exam. I was wondering if the universities accept students who are not Japanese citizens?
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a,b, If you have Law degree, you need to go to law school for 2 years. If you don't, you need 3 years. So you can join with any degree. c, about 1M yen for 1 year. But you need living cost. d, Not every university has Law school. So you must first choose a college with law school. What do you mean by allowing international students? No school has classes in English. You must have its exam in Japanese. e, 20M yen or so. They earn much. f, I don't know. g, Law school in Japan started just a few years ago. Before, there was no law school. You just take lawyers exam to become a lawyer. Addition: d-2, You don't need Japanese citizenship to join law school. So yes, you can join. But it's better to ask the school you want to join.
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Yes Japanese Universities accept non Japanese. As long as you pass all the tests, interviews etc you can. This applies to all universities. Lawyers in Japan do not get paid as high as their counterparts in the US, simply speaking laws and different and people are suing everyone everyday for silly things. Which brings you to point (f) Japanese laws are usually different from American laws, therefore you would need to study again, a law degree in Japan doesn't translate to a Law Degree in the US. However because each state has different laws in the US, some states don't require you to have a law degree at all to become a lawyer (again depends on each state laws). Lawyers from the US can't practice law in Japan but only as consultants, unless they went through the WHOLE process of getting a law degree in Japan. My friend from Switzerland works for a Swiss company, they are a lawyer from Switzerland but in Japan they only work as a consultant for a Swiss company. They speak excellent Japanese, English, French and German. The more languages you speak, the better, the more life experience and skills you have the better. Something that puts you above and beyond the average person makes you a better candidate over local Japanese staff. Good luck on your future endeavors, its hard, so work and study hard.
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I am interested in going to Law School in Japan (in Japanese). (a) Which undergraduate degrees qualify me for studying Law in Japan? (b) How long does it take to complete a degree? (c) How much is the average tuition for a year? (d) Which universities allow international students into their programs? (e) What is the average salary for a lawyer in Japan? (f) How long do I have to go to Law School in the US if I already have a degree in Law from Japan? (g) any general information and personal experience would be appreciated as well Thank you. (d) I know that I have to take a Japanese language exam. I was wondering if the universities accept students who are not Japanese citizens?
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a,b, If you have Law degree, you need to go to law school for 2 years. If you don't, you need 3 years. So you can join with any degree. c, about 1M yen for 1 year. But you need living cost. d, Not every university has Law school. So you must first choose a college with law school. What do you mean by allowing international students? No school has classes in English. You must have its exam in Japanese. e, 20M yen or so. They earn much. f, I don't know. g, Law school in Japan started just a few years ago. Before, there was no law school. You just take lawyers exam to become a lawyer. Addition: d-2, You don't need Japanese citizenship to join law school. So yes, you can join. But it's better to ask the school you want to join.
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Yes Japanese Universities accept non Japanese. As long as you pass all the tests, interviews etc you can. This applies to all universities. Lawyers in Japan do not get paid as high as their counterparts in the US, simply speaking laws and different and people are suing everyone everyday for silly things. Which brings you to point (f) Japanese laws are usually different from American laws, therefore you would need to study again, a law degree in Japan doesn't translate to a Law Degree in the US. However because each state has different laws in the US, some states don't require you to have a law degree at all to become a lawyer (again depends on each state laws). Lawyers from the US can't practice law in Japan but only as consultants, unless they went through the WHOLE process of getting a law degree in Japan. My friend from Switzerland works for a Swiss company, they are a lawyer from Switzerland but in Japan they only work as a consultant for a Swiss company. They speak excellent Japanese, English, French and German. The more languages you speak, the better, the more life experience and skills you have the better. Something that puts you above and beyond the average person makes you a better candidate over local Japanese staff. Good luck on your future endeavors, its hard, so work and study hard.
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Can you read, write and speak Japanese at a college level ? A degree from either country will be of zero value in another country.You're looking at at least $80,000 for a four year school in Japan.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
About going to school in Japan
About going to school in Japan?
Ok, so I'm needing a good old fashioned school counselor pretty much. I want to go to Japan, study at a language school for two years and potentially move on to a university in Japan. I just don't know how to go about it. I've researched a number of schools and the tuition seems to average between 10K and 12K for a years tuition. That seems just fine. But all the schools I've been looking at are in Tokyo too, where I imagine things are more expensive. So here's what I want to know. First, have any of you done this? If so, what was the process like. Second, what scholarships/student loans/grants are available for this type of thing? Third, how does a Gaijin keep from getting suckered in this situation? Fourth, and last, what is the process like moving from a language school to a university? Thank you for your time. Adam
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don't like Japan.
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>Second, what scholarships/student loans/grants are available for this type of thing? Unfortunately, we do not have many scholarships in Japan. But we have the below government scholarship. http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html >Fourth, and last, what is the process like moving from a language school to a university? If you have acquired enough Japanese skill and have a high school diploma in your country, you can take entrance exam of college in February (Our schools start in April). If you passed, you can go to the college from the next April.
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I can't answer all your questions, but in Nagoya, there's a great department of Nanzan University that provided Japanese language studies (with extras, like Japanese history in English, etc.). It was a "bekka" program (I attended many, many years ago, so that's why I use past tense, but I believe it's still going strong). I went as an exchange students, but I knew other students who applied on their own. The program had a homestay program, so I stayed with a family in Aichi, and my expenses weren't that terrible. I believe they also have pretty good contacts so you can continue on to a Japanese university. What I would do is contact your local university, and find out what exchange programs they have. Talk to students (or even better, alumni) who have gone on the programs, and pump them for information. That way, you won't get burned. Good luck!
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My university established a relationship with two universities in Tokyo. They offered a one year exchange program for 3rd year Japanese majors. You had to have completed the first two years of grammar and kanji studies. The universities required all sorts of money up front and a bank statement showing an avaerage balance of $5k. This could be your parent's account. The connection between the universities was the best gurantee to avoid any scams from a private institution. As far as payment options, the mombusho (Japanese ministry of education) put up scholarships that students competed for. There were no high school programs that I came into contact with. If I may suggest, I think you should start looking for a study abroad program when you are in a university or junior college. In the mean time, look for homestay and cultural exchange programs that are sponsored or endorsed by local schools and/or community organizations.
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It can be expensive, so the best way to defray cost is to apply for scholarships. Please look at Association of Japanese Teachers: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/ Also, look to see if scholarships are available at your school. Can't hurt to ask around! Also, a great program at a very prestigious university in Japan offers a program with Portland State University which will allow you to transfer credit back to your own university. The university is called Waseda University. Please see: www.wasedaoregon.org It is a great program and will look great on your resume to have attended this school. Have fun!
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YMCA: good points: internationally recognizible name/trust factor counselors really help their kids with everything, but their speciality is finding employment or higher education opportunities.. Right up your alley You may be able to find under 10K. Also if you have any semblance of a personality, you can teach English there (at the school to Japanese in the FL department) and get a crazy discount. Ask them about that. Also if your are fluent in French or Spanish/Portuguese/German, etc.--you could teach that too. And do private gigs on the side, you can take home 10K without even breaking a sweat, and still make enough for food/living expenses. bad points: Very few American or English speaking or even European students, so you may find yourself a bit of an outsider (mostly Chinese, so imagine yourself and 15 chinese kids in one classroom) and the teachers teaching methods are naturally more geared towards Asian students, but that's probably most schools. --Also the program itself maybe kind of small, or not as culturally uplifting as you hope. it is a business school, so you may have to take IT classes or something that doesn't interest you as much. My friend who went there had zero complaints about the teaching, the university counseling, etc, but he was a little put off by rudeness and clique-ishness of the Chinese. (who dominated the school) Using honorific is a huge part of Japanese society and the Chinese kids refused to use it, etc. That kind of mentality. But they weren't unfriendly or anything. They just seem to be apathetic, and Japanese teachers are pretty apathetic about upholding the rules. An american with a can-do attitude, who proactively studies, and can do a job interview or college interview with personality as well as flawless Japanese will do well. Like my friend who is my age (29) making twice my salary in a big corporation in Tokyo now. Wish I'd gone.
Ok, so I'm needing a good old fashioned school counselor pretty much. I want to go to Japan, study at a language school for two years and potentially move on to a university in Japan. I just don't know how to go about it. I've researched a number of schools and the tuition seems to average between 10K and 12K for a years tuition. That seems just fine. But all the schools I've been looking at are in Tokyo too, where I imagine things are more expensive. So here's what I want to know. First, have any of you done this? If so, what was the process like. Second, what scholarships/student loans/grants are available for this type of thing? Third, how does a Gaijin keep from getting suckered in this situation? Fourth, and last, what is the process like moving from a language school to a university? Thank you for your time. Adam
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don't like Japan.
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>Second, what scholarships/student loans/grants are available for this type of thing? Unfortunately, we do not have many scholarships in Japan. But we have the below government scholarship. http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html >Fourth, and last, what is the process like moving from a language school to a university? If you have acquired enough Japanese skill and have a high school diploma in your country, you can take entrance exam of college in February (Our schools start in April). If you passed, you can go to the college from the next April.
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I can't answer all your questions, but in Nagoya, there's a great department of Nanzan University that provided Japanese language studies (with extras, like Japanese history in English, etc.). It was a "bekka" program (I attended many, many years ago, so that's why I use past tense, but I believe it's still going strong). I went as an exchange students, but I knew other students who applied on their own. The program had a homestay program, so I stayed with a family in Aichi, and my expenses weren't that terrible. I believe they also have pretty good contacts so you can continue on to a Japanese university. What I would do is contact your local university, and find out what exchange programs they have. Talk to students (or even better, alumni) who have gone on the programs, and pump them for information. That way, you won't get burned. Good luck!
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My university established a relationship with two universities in Tokyo. They offered a one year exchange program for 3rd year Japanese majors. You had to have completed the first two years of grammar and kanji studies. The universities required all sorts of money up front and a bank statement showing an avaerage balance of $5k. This could be your parent's account. The connection between the universities was the best gurantee to avoid any scams from a private institution. As far as payment options, the mombusho (Japanese ministry of education) put up scholarships that students competed for. There were no high school programs that I came into contact with. If I may suggest, I think you should start looking for a study abroad program when you are in a university or junior college. In the mean time, look for homestay and cultural exchange programs that are sponsored or endorsed by local schools and/or community organizations.
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It can be expensive, so the best way to defray cost is to apply for scholarships. Please look at Association of Japanese Teachers: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/ Also, look to see if scholarships are available at your school. Can't hurt to ask around! Also, a great program at a very prestigious university in Japan offers a program with Portland State University which will allow you to transfer credit back to your own university. The university is called Waseda University. Please see: www.wasedaoregon.org It is a great program and will look great on your resume to have attended this school. Have fun!
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YMCA: good points: internationally recognizible name/trust factor counselors really help their kids with everything, but their speciality is finding employment or higher education opportunities.. Right up your alley You may be able to find under 10K. Also if you have any semblance of a personality, you can teach English there (at the school to Japanese in the FL department) and get a crazy discount. Ask them about that. Also if your are fluent in French or Spanish/Portuguese/German, etc.--you could teach that too. And do private gigs on the side, you can take home 10K without even breaking a sweat, and still make enough for food/living expenses. bad points: Very few American or English speaking or even European students, so you may find yourself a bit of an outsider (mostly Chinese, so imagine yourself and 15 chinese kids in one classroom) and the teachers teaching methods are naturally more geared towards Asian students, but that's probably most schools. --Also the program itself maybe kind of small, or not as culturally uplifting as you hope. it is a business school, so you may have to take IT classes or something that doesn't interest you as much. My friend who went there had zero complaints about the teaching, the university counseling, etc, but he was a little put off by rudeness and clique-ishness of the Chinese. (who dominated the school) Using honorific is a huge part of Japanese society and the Chinese kids refused to use it, etc. That kind of mentality. But they weren't unfriendly or anything. They just seem to be apathetic, and Japanese teachers are pretty apathetic about upholding the rules. An american with a can-do attitude, who proactively studies, and can do a job interview or college interview with personality as well as flawless Japanese will do well. Like my friend who is my age (29) making twice my salary in a big corporation in Tokyo now. Wish I'd gone.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
is there summer school in japan
is there summer school in japan?
or are the kids just too smart and have too good of morals?
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think so.. not all are smart and have good morals, right?
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yes.... They are just as smart as us....
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actually i don't think so when i studied about japan i learned that they have school all year round. unless you are planning to go there for school then they have a summer school program for exchange students
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or are the kids just too smart and have too good of morals?
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think so.. not all are smart and have good morals, right?
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yes.... They are just as smart as us....
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actually i don't think so when i studied about japan i learned that they have school all year round. unless you are planning to go there for school then they have a summer school program for exchange students
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
is there summer school in japan
is there summer school in japan?
or are the kids just too smart and have too good of morals?
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think so.. not all are smart and have good morals, right?
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yes.... They are just as smart as us....
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actually i don't think so when i studied about japan i learned that they have school all year round. unless you are planning to go there for school then they have a summer school program for exchange students
or are the kids just too smart and have too good of morals?
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think so.. not all are smart and have good morals, right?
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yes.... They are just as smart as us....
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actually i don't think so when i studied about japan i learned that they have school all year round. unless you are planning to go there for school then they have a summer school program for exchange students
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Finding a school in japa
Finding a school in japan?
i've been searching all morning to no avail. what's a good site to search for a school in japan? makes sure it will actually turn up results for schools in japan. i'm talking tech schools, colleges, things like that. looking especially hard at graphic arts and cosmetology. preferably with a course to teach me japanese. but yeah, just a site to search for a japanese school would be excellent. sorry, not looking into graphic arts, meant commercial arts. these are the fields i am looking into: photography make up and hair journalism commercial arts fashion design i also currently live in the united states, in the state of georgia, in a rather small town i think graphic design is the right term for what i keep getting confused...
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i've been searching all morning to no avail. what's a good site to search for a school in japan? makes sure it will actually turn up results for schools in japan. i'm talking tech schools, colleges, things like that. looking especially hard at graphic arts and cosmetology. preferably with a course to teach me japanese. but yeah, just a site to search for a japanese school would be excellent. sorry, not looking into graphic arts, meant commercial arts. these are the fields i am looking into: photography make up and hair journalism commercial arts fashion design i also currently live in the united states, in the state of georgia, in a rather small town i think graphic design is the right term for what i keep getting confused...
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I would suggest contacting the Japanese embassy in your city. Email them or call them and ask for advice on where to get information on colleges offering the courses you are interested in. There are people at each embassy who are paid to help with your questions. I don't know what country you are in so I cannot give you the exact website, but this is the one for the UK: http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/ Good luck!
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Can you Foreign Exchange to Japan and attend High School but live alone
Can you Foreign Exchange to Japan and attend High School but live alone?
Hi! I would like to know if you can live alone in Japan but attend high school as an exchange student? I'm 17 and will be 18 this fall and I was thinking of joining an exchange program but I haven't heard to many good stories of people that went there on exchange (host family wasn't great, to strict, didn't get into the area they wanted ect.) It's about 10 to 11 thousand for the program and it would suck to have a bad exchange experiance when if possible I could use the money towards renting a place out for 6 months and maybe a year. (I also know Japanese) I would like to live alone and still attend high school in Japan. My rent and living expenses can be paid for in advance and I have pretty good grades in school. I would also like to know if I can't live alone while I'm 17, can I once I turn 18 during the fall but still attend a high school in Japan ( I would be considered a 3rd year in Japan)? I also know you can go during the summer and through a University as well as other type of ways to study but I really want to go for the High School experiance! Please answer the question and leave out any sarcasim I really need to know because the application deadline is soon. I've searched the internet but couldn't find anything, your answers would be greatly apprecieated! Thanks!! P.S. I'm not a spoiled kid either I've just been saving and working my butt off since I was 15 to go to Japan, and I've already gotten the ok from my parents.
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Hi! I would like to know if you can live alone in Japan but attend high school as an exchange student? I'm 17 and will be 18 this fall and I was thinking of joining an exchange program but I haven't heard to many good stories of people that went there on exchange (host family wasn't great, to strict, didn't get into the area they wanted ect.) It's about 10 to 11 thousand for the program and it would suck to have a bad exchange experiance when if possible I could use the money towards renting a place out for 6 months and maybe a year. (I also know Japanese) I would like to live alone and still attend high school in Japan. My rent and living expenses can be paid for in advance and I have pretty good grades in school. I would also like to know if I can't live alone while I'm 17, can I once I turn 18 during the fall but still attend a high school in Japan ( I would be considered a 3rd year in Japan)? I also know you can go during the summer and through a University as well as other type of ways to study but I really want to go for the High School experiance! Please answer the question and leave out any sarcasim I really need to know because the application deadline is soon. I've searched the internet but couldn't find anything, your answers would be greatly apprecieated! Thanks!! P.S. I'm not a spoiled kid either I've just been saving and working my butt off since I was 15 to go to Japan, and I've already gotten the ok from my parents.
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the exchange program wants students to live with hosts. or it wouldnt be an exchange. it would be difficult for the program administrators to agree that u live by yourself. u can appeal to them. jap families are conservative and if a foreigner can abide by their mode of living, albeit lose that little freedom, no noisy music, no rowdy parties, no binge drinking, it will be an enriching experience. its a matter of adaptability. if we're nice and accommodating, they will respond accordingly. we ought to try and appreciate japanese lifestyle. goodluck
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
High school in Japan
High school in Japan?
I'm 14 right now and moving to Japan when I'm 16 and finished my GCSE's in June. I think I'm gonna go to an international school over there but do you think I could also have the option of going to a usual high school over there?? I'm half Japanese so I go there every year and can speak quite a lot though I can only write in hiragana and read a bit of katakana and kanji... I think I'm going to start having private Japanese tuitions this year (bout 2 hrs a week) so I can learn more reading and writing. Do you think that if I study hard enough, I could be able to go to a Japanese High school there or will that be a bit too tricky?? I know the culture and the way the school's run is completely different so I know it will be a bit tricky to get used to but I'm really just worried 'bout the studying and if I can actually get into one! Please help... I don't know if I have enough money for the international private school and I really really don't want to stay in England after I'm 16, neither does my mum who I'm living with.
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I'd say it would be very very difficult. Most japanese can read/write over 2000 kanji by that age and it takes years and years to learn. Also all the classes are in Japanese and you need to be fluent. 2 hours a weak won't cut it, you would have to have been studying 8 hours a day for the last year or so to be able to manage. You can always try though and if it's too hard just transfer out lol. Good luck though! Enjoy Japan while you're young, you get way more attention from girls if you're young >.o
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I think studying might be hard, but I dunno if enrolling is possible. I'm half Japanese too and moved to Japan, started going to a Japanese school in 4th grade, and from experience I can say that being immersed is the best (and fastest) way to learn. It'll be hard at first, no question. Not just the studying part, but also culturally speaking. Japanese ppl thnk differently, so u might feel very lonely at first, but once u get used to it u'll be glad u went through it. Tutoring might help, but it's nothing compared to actually going there because u r learning thngs that are practical and u'r forced to do it. lol Now, the reason I said I didn't kno whether u could enter or not is because u'r a Japanese citizen (I'm sure u kno that u'r autmatically granted dual citizenship since ur mom's Japanese until a certain age). Standard procedures for high school entrance is either taking an exam or getting approved by acedemic achievements (grades). Or, maybe u can go as a U.K. citizen and be a student studying abroad. I dunno abt that part since ur case is special, so u should look it up. But if u can, I def recommend u go to a Japanese school instead of an international! Being bilingual AND being able to understand 100% the ppl, culture, society, reading/writing is a MAJOR plus! Take it from me(^_−)−☆ Good luck on whatever u decide!
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Let us be frank. You can go to Japanese high-schools and you should if you plan to go Japanese universities. However the education level of average J high school is not really high, and you will also be handicapped because of the lack of Japanese skills. Also, as a half you will most probably be a constant target of bullying in the school, so be prepared that it may not be necessarily a nice experience.
I'm 14 right now and moving to Japan when I'm 16 and finished my GCSE's in June. I think I'm gonna go to an international school over there but do you think I could also have the option of going to a usual high school over there?? I'm half Japanese so I go there every year and can speak quite a lot though I can only write in hiragana and read a bit of katakana and kanji... I think I'm going to start having private Japanese tuitions this year (bout 2 hrs a week) so I can learn more reading and writing. Do you think that if I study hard enough, I could be able to go to a Japanese High school there or will that be a bit too tricky?? I know the culture and the way the school's run is completely different so I know it will be a bit tricky to get used to but I'm really just worried 'bout the studying and if I can actually get into one! Please help... I don't know if I have enough money for the international private school and I really really don't want to stay in England after I'm 16, neither does my mum who I'm living with.
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I'd say it would be very very difficult. Most japanese can read/write over 2000 kanji by that age and it takes years and years to learn. Also all the classes are in Japanese and you need to be fluent. 2 hours a weak won't cut it, you would have to have been studying 8 hours a day for the last year or so to be able to manage. You can always try though and if it's too hard just transfer out lol. Good luck though! Enjoy Japan while you're young, you get way more attention from girls if you're young >.o
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I think studying might be hard, but I dunno if enrolling is possible. I'm half Japanese too and moved to Japan, started going to a Japanese school in 4th grade, and from experience I can say that being immersed is the best (and fastest) way to learn. It'll be hard at first, no question. Not just the studying part, but also culturally speaking. Japanese ppl thnk differently, so u might feel very lonely at first, but once u get used to it u'll be glad u went through it. Tutoring might help, but it's nothing compared to actually going there because u r learning thngs that are practical and u'r forced to do it. lol Now, the reason I said I didn't kno whether u could enter or not is because u'r a Japanese citizen (I'm sure u kno that u'r autmatically granted dual citizenship since ur mom's Japanese until a certain age). Standard procedures for high school entrance is either taking an exam or getting approved by acedemic achievements (grades). Or, maybe u can go as a U.K. citizen and be a student studying abroad. I dunno abt that part since ur case is special, so u should look it up. But if u can, I def recommend u go to a Japanese school instead of an international! Being bilingual AND being able to understand 100% the ppl, culture, society, reading/writing is a MAJOR plus! Take it from me(^_−)−☆ Good luck on whatever u decide!
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Let us be frank. You can go to Japanese high-schools and you should if you plan to go Japanese universities. However the education level of average J high school is not really high, and you will also be handicapped because of the lack of Japanese skills. Also, as a half you will most probably be a constant target of bullying in the school, so be prepared that it may not be necessarily a nice experience.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
is school in japan similar to school in anime
is school in japan similar to school in anime?
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Yes Most of the creators that I've read their works on have drawn schools similar to the schools that they used to go to. In most of the manga and anime, the students wear uniform. My friend, who went to Japan to study abroad, told me that the students there wear different types of uniforms, depending on their schools. Most of the Asian schools that I've seen wear uniforms. Even public schools. Other foreign schools does the same thing. In America, we're different. Public schools don't have a uniform policy.
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depends on the anime, but not really. it's not that different than school in the states, except students are much more respectful and hard working. for the most part, they stay in the classroom while the teachers move around, but for some things, the students do go. the dressing rooms aren't as locker room-y, and the boys aren't all pervs. actually, they're shy of the girls. and at lunch, they eat indoors and listen to music play over the intercom.
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HA! Japan, hahahaha.
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Hai (yes).
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brainfreeze! I can't email you, but can you please please please tell me more about japan? please :D I really want to know as much as possible..
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yes is most ways like uniform and basic stuff like that
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Oh yeah, they all wear uniforms, have strict punishment, have one main class, have classroom cleanup duty, clubs, etc. The only thing that's different is probably that they may not be as crazy as in the animes. Like... super hyper.
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Yes Most of the creators that I've read their works on have drawn schools similar to the schools that they used to go to. In most of the manga and anime, the students wear uniform. My friend, who went to Japan to study abroad, told me that the students there wear different types of uniforms, depending on their schools. Most of the Asian schools that I've seen wear uniforms. Even public schools. Other foreign schools does the same thing. In America, we're different. Public schools don't have a uniform policy.
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depends on the anime, but not really. it's not that different than school in the states, except students are much more respectful and hard working. for the most part, they stay in the classroom while the teachers move around, but for some things, the students do go. the dressing rooms aren't as locker room-y, and the boys aren't all pervs. actually, they're shy of the girls. and at lunch, they eat indoors and listen to music play over the intercom.
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HA! Japan, hahahaha.
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Hai (yes).
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brainfreeze! I can't email you, but can you please please please tell me more about japan? please :D I really want to know as much as possible..
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yes is most ways like uniform and basic stuff like that
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Oh yeah, they all wear uniforms, have strict punishment, have one main class, have classroom cleanup duty, clubs, etc. The only thing that's different is probably that they may not be as crazy as in the animes. Like... super hyper.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Boarding schools in Tokyo Japan (high school)
Boarding schools in Tokyo Japan (high school)?
1) I want to go to a Japanese school over the summer (preferably in Tokyo) 2) I've already searched this question and I've seen answers like "Well, there aren't really any boarding school in Japan, at least not like the ones in the states." 3) So, whether there's a difference or not, I'm looking for a high school with dorms or something (Like in the Japanese version of 'Hana Kimi') 4) I've already visited a bunch of sites for exchange programs, but they all cost a lot and say that I will be placed with host families. I've been in foster care before and I'm done with that mess. Me and my mom also think it would be cheaper just to find a boarding school (since I would much rather do that) and pay for the plane ticket and my stay there. Things you may need to know in order to help me: -I'm a 15 year old girl. (16 in June) -My Japanese isn't great, but I do know some. Enough to make it at least, and I am still learning so I don't need it to be an english speaking school or anything. -We don't have much money to spend (at all) but I would like for it to at least be a nice school that I can feel safe staying at, nice teachers, all that jazz... but again, I can't spend much money, if any... -I'm in the 9th grade, but I'm looking for a summer program, so I don't know where that will put me. If any other info is needed please let me know! ^_^ thank you very muchness! <3
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1) I want to go to a Japanese school over the summer (preferably in Tokyo) 2) I've already searched this question and I've seen answers like "Well, there aren't really any boarding school in Japan, at least not like the ones in the states." 3) So, whether there's a difference or not, I'm looking for a high school with dorms or something (Like in the Japanese version of 'Hana Kimi') 4) I've already visited a bunch of sites for exchange programs, but they all cost a lot and say that I will be placed with host families. I've been in foster care before and I'm done with that mess. Me and my mom also think it would be cheaper just to find a boarding school (since I would much rather do that) and pay for the plane ticket and my stay there. Things you may need to know in order to help me: -I'm a 15 year old girl. (16 in June) -My Japanese isn't great, but I do know some. Enough to make it at least, and I am still learning so I don't need it to be an english speaking school or anything. -We don't have much money to spend (at all) but I would like for it to at least be a nice school that I can feel safe staying at, nice teachers, all that jazz... but again, I can't spend much money, if any... -I'm in the 9th grade, but I'm looking for a summer program, so I don't know where that will put me. If any other info is needed please let me know! ^_^ thank you very muchness! <3
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Hello ! well there is alot of non profit ( Free ) language insititutes in japan . try to do more research on this ,, and by the the way i ran into couple of those institutes but the require the students to be +18 ... Good luck !
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Is it Worth going to school in Japan
Is it Worth going to school in Japan?
Im a 15 years old girl. I wanna go to japan for a year in school (im 17 then, cause the school starts in april right?). I wanna go after i get out of "folkeskolen". The school you are in before you go to a "gymnasium" in three years. But i wanna go to japan a year before i start on a Gymnasium. My question is, is it worth it? Cause im gonna be much older than my classmates when i get back, cause here the school starts in august. So when i go out at school in july, and would have started at gymnasium in august, i have to hold a break from school until april, with NOTHING to do in almost a year?! and then when i get back from japan, i will go out in april to and have to wait until august so i can start at Gymnasium. because of these difference i will be around 3 years older than my classmates!:- ( So i want to know, is it worth it? japanese school is my dream, i so wanna go there. But the thought of being so much older than my classmates is HORRIBLE:- //
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Asking other Germans around you what they think about starting a Gymnasium three years later than the other students is the fastest way to know how you would be seen by others. At least no Japanese person knows what it is like to be a few years behind the other students in a Gymnaisum. In Japan many students start their undergraduate studies when they're a bit older than the usual age when people start to study at uni, but such thing is very rare in high school. I think you would be ridiculed and feel isolated if you were older than the other students in the same class in high school. I'm totally unaware of what it's like down in your country.
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Im a 15 years old girl. I wanna go to japan for a year in school (im 17 then, cause the school starts in april right?). I wanna go after i get out of "folkeskolen". The school you are in before you go to a "gymnasium" in three years. But i wanna go to japan a year before i start on a Gymnasium. My question is, is it worth it? Cause im gonna be much older than my classmates when i get back, cause here the school starts in august. So when i go out at school in july, and would have started at gymnasium in august, i have to hold a break from school until april, with NOTHING to do in almost a year?! and then when i get back from japan, i will go out in april to and have to wait until august so i can start at Gymnasium. because of these difference i will be around 3 years older than my classmates!:- ( So i want to know, is it worth it? japanese school is my dream, i so wanna go there. But the thought of being so much older than my classmates is HORRIBLE:- //
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Asking other Germans around you what they think about starting a Gymnasium three years later than the other students is the fastest way to know how you would be seen by others. At least no Japanese person knows what it is like to be a few years behind the other students in a Gymnaisum. In Japan many students start their undergraduate studies when they're a bit older than the usual age when people start to study at uni, but such thing is very rare in high school. I think you would be ridiculed and feel isolated if you were older than the other students in the same class in high school. I'm totally unaware of what it's like down in your country.
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I think you better look for an exchange program which will let you stay in Japan without worrying about your school schedule, maybe for months, not 1 year. And you can't join a Japanese high school without taking and passing its exams. It's not so easy.
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Is High School in Japan too hard
Is High School in Japan too hard?
Question to anyone who was gone to school in Japan. I am planning on going to Japan as a exchange student next year. But according to some websites I read high school there is WAY HARDER and I might have to study around 3 to 4 hours daily. Is this true? I live in Canada and sometimes I don't even study that in a week! and considering that I don't speak Japanese that number might have to increase... my work habits are not very good but I still get 80's in most classes. How hard is high school in Japan? Will I be able to keep up with the Japanese grade 11 or 12 curriculum? Thanks in advance.
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It depends on what high school you go to. If you go to rural areas such that compares Kentucky or something, it can't be too hard. But you still need to study more than three hours every day to get good grades. Japan's high school grades are highly dependent on the test grades just like colleges. Can you read, write, and speak in Japanese?.. I have heard about exchange students in College but not in high school.. I believe It will be a valuable experience... It's also once in a lifetime experience so what's to lose?
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I've heard the same thing as well, but don't be scared. Just think of it as a new experience to have fun/ meet new people. Maybe when you first get there and start studying 3-4 hours a day, you'll have to study less once you get the hang out it. Good luck.
Question to anyone who was gone to school in Japan. I am planning on going to Japan as a exchange student next year. But according to some websites I read high school there is WAY HARDER and I might have to study around 3 to 4 hours daily. Is this true? I live in Canada and sometimes I don't even study that in a week! and considering that I don't speak Japanese that number might have to increase... my work habits are not very good but I still get 80's in most classes. How hard is high school in Japan? Will I be able to keep up with the Japanese grade 11 or 12 curriculum? Thanks in advance.
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It depends on what high school you go to. If you go to rural areas such that compares Kentucky or something, it can't be too hard. But you still need to study more than three hours every day to get good grades. Japan's high school grades are highly dependent on the test grades just like colleges. Can you read, write, and speak in Japanese?.. I have heard about exchange students in College but not in high school.. I believe It will be a valuable experience... It's also once in a lifetime experience so what's to lose?
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I've heard the same thing as well, but don't be scared. Just think of it as a new experience to have fun/ meet new people. Maybe when you first get there and start studying 3-4 hours a day, you'll have to study less once you get the hang out it. Good luck.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
School life for a high school student in Japan
School life for a high school student in Japan?
This coming September ill be going into my second year of high school....to make a long story short...my high school sucks crap.... there aren't many clubs and sports teams suck. My school years runs from September to June. 1st semester is from September to December and ill have winter break for 2 weeks. School starts on the 2nd week in January and that's when 2nd semester starts. we'll have school till the last week of March which is 1 week of spring break. After that its school till mid June, which leads to the end of the year. I was wondering what it would be like if i did school in Japan. I been watching a lot of anime recently, and school there seems so much more fun and enjoyable. Whats there school year like as in when are there semesters and breaks, and if they actually have all those clubs too. Does the anime just make it seem fun? or is it actually like that
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Well, they have school all year, but they have like Christmas and some other holidays. But only for one day breaks, im pretty sure. Japan schooling is really good though. It can get u into some BADASS schools. Lol
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The Japanese school year starts in April and consists of three terms, separated by short holidays in spring and winter, and a one month long summer break. A characteristic of the Japanese school system are entrance exams, and with them a high competitiveness among students. Most high schools, universities, as well as a few private junior high schools and elementary schools require applicants to write entrance exams. In order to pass entrance exams to the best institutions, many students attend special preparation schools (juku) besides regular classes, or for one to two years between high school and university (yobiko). (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2150.html) I thought this was interesting- it's a site created by a Japanese high school and has some of the highlights of the school: http://chikushi.fku.ed.jp/kouryu/kokusai.html It seems like it really is pretty fun, but I know for a fact you'll be in for a LOT of work. Asian countries put a lot of emphasis on education, so you'll be studying a lot more than here. This is a link to a foreign exchange student website for more info: http://www.ayusa.org/students/study-abroad/japan/academic
This coming September ill be going into my second year of high school....to make a long story short...my high school sucks crap.... there aren't many clubs and sports teams suck. My school years runs from September to June. 1st semester is from September to December and ill have winter break for 2 weeks. School starts on the 2nd week in January and that's when 2nd semester starts. we'll have school till the last week of March which is 1 week of spring break. After that its school till mid June, which leads to the end of the year. I was wondering what it would be like if i did school in Japan. I been watching a lot of anime recently, and school there seems so much more fun and enjoyable. Whats there school year like as in when are there semesters and breaks, and if they actually have all those clubs too. Does the anime just make it seem fun? or is it actually like that
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Well, they have school all year, but they have like Christmas and some other holidays. But only for one day breaks, im pretty sure. Japan schooling is really good though. It can get u into some BADASS schools. Lol
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The Japanese school year starts in April and consists of three terms, separated by short holidays in spring and winter, and a one month long summer break. A characteristic of the Japanese school system are entrance exams, and with them a high competitiveness among students. Most high schools, universities, as well as a few private junior high schools and elementary schools require applicants to write entrance exams. In order to pass entrance exams to the best institutions, many students attend special preparation schools (juku) besides regular classes, or for one to two years between high school and university (yobiko). (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2150.html) I thought this was interesting- it's a site created by a Japanese high school and has some of the highlights of the school: http://chikushi.fku.ed.jp/kouryu/kokusai.html It seems like it really is pretty fun, but I know for a fact you'll be in for a LOT of work. Asian countries put a lot of emphasis on education, so you'll be studying a lot more than here. This is a link to a foreign exchange student website for more info: http://www.ayusa.org/students/study-abroad/japan/academic
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Can anyone born in Japan go to Japanese school
Can anyone born in Japan go to Japanese school?
What if you moved to Japan and your not japanese and you marry a japanese lady, and you have a mix baby. Would they be able to go to normal Japanese school? Or would they get like bullied?
Japan - 4 Answers
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With all the mixed race children from after the 2nd world war I should think they wouldn't even take any notice!
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As long as they can speak and understand Japanese in the native level, yes they can go to a Japanese school.
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Japan takes a policy of jus sanguinis so if either of the parent is Japanese and the kid will be regarded as the Japanese. Bullying is always problem in Japan not only for the hybrids but also someone with "strangeness". The suicide of 12 years girl, a hybrid of the Japanese and the Philippine was a big news of last year. But many of them can manage it with the help of friends, teachers, and parents.Japan is not multi-ethnic country and has a sort of xenophobe, but many of them have a sense to respect basic human right.
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Any child living in Japan legally can go to a normal Japanese school. It helps if they can speak Japanese to the level for their age though, otherwise it's a nightmare for them and the teachers. Kids get bullied everywhere, including their own native country. As said, any minor difference is picked up on, and picked on. That could be that they're half foreign, stupid, have a lisp, too intelligent for the liking of their peers, whiffy, greasy, whatever.
What if you moved to Japan and your not japanese and you marry a japanese lady, and you have a mix baby. Would they be able to go to normal Japanese school? Or would they get like bullied?
Japan - 4 Answers
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With all the mixed race children from after the 2nd world war I should think they wouldn't even take any notice!
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As long as they can speak and understand Japanese in the native level, yes they can go to a Japanese school.
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Japan takes a policy of jus sanguinis so if either of the parent is Japanese and the kid will be regarded as the Japanese. Bullying is always problem in Japan not only for the hybrids but also someone with "strangeness". The suicide of 12 years girl, a hybrid of the Japanese and the Philippine was a big news of last year. But many of them can manage it with the help of friends, teachers, and parents.Japan is not multi-ethnic country and has a sort of xenophobe, but many of them have a sense to respect basic human right.
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Any child living in Japan legally can go to a normal Japanese school. It helps if they can speak Japanese to the level for their age though, otherwise it's a nightmare for them and the teachers. Kids get bullied everywhere, including their own native country. As said, any minor difference is picked up on, and picked on. That could be that they're half foreign, stupid, have a lisp, too intelligent for the liking of their peers, whiffy, greasy, whatever.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Attending high school in Japan after graduating already
Attending high school in Japan after graduating already?
So I've already graduated from a high school in the US, I'm only 18, but I was wondering if it would be possible for me to attend a senior year of high school in Japan to better improve my reading, speaking, etc in the language. I'm going to try and do 2 years of university in Japan after doing 2 years back home. But I want to avoid doing that now, seeing as it's expensive and my language skills still aren't the best. If it was possible, what would I have to get? Student visa, permission from a school (then register myself?), a place to stay, way to pay for it... Speaking of which, what kind of fees or charges are students faced with attending high school in Japan?
Japan - 6 Answers
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With regards to the language, the Japanese school authorities would expect you to have some sort of basic understanding. (Forget Kanji for know) ( Take for example, you want to attend high school in the U.K and you did not speak a word of english you won't be accepted). If you get to grips with the basics, you can apply for a high school on the back of good grades. The fees are not going to be cheaper where you are at. From what i have seen, it varies but it is just as or as expensive as most schools in the states. So unless your folks will be sponsoring you, then it will definately be a costly experience. As a estimate, expect to pay $50k and up for fees which would include accomodation and necessities like clothes, food, etc
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As a general rule, I don't think public high schools in any country accept someone who has already graduated from high school because that would be a waste of taxpayers' money. What you can do at this point is either attend a Japanse language school in Japan before going to college, or attend one of the few universities that offer classes in English and take Japanese along with other classes. Either way, this will make you eligible for student visa. Costs will vary depending on the school and the location, but if you attend a school in Tokyo expect to spend 2,000,000 yen or so a year in tuition and living expense. Note also that it's not easy to 'transfer' to a Japanese university, even from another university in Japan, let alone from a school in the US, unless they have some kind of exchange program.
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Personally, I think it is a lost cause. Really. You failed to indicate whether or not you have sufficient Japanese skills to operate on a daily basis at the level, which is of prime importance. But I am guessing NOT. Of course, yes, you are going to have to have a place to stay. Schools frown upon students living in cardboard boxes around the stations, especially if you try to cut down on the commute time and set up your box outside the school. So figure in about $1000/month just for that. But as I said before, I have never seen this kind of situation actually, and in reality, take place. From the disjointed nature of your post, I am going to hazard a guess and say not only is it hopeless, but useless. You will be lost. You would be much better off finding some Japanese classes where you live and study there. Much cheaper. As for fees, inconsequential at public schools. At private schools, well, I pay $500/month as a round figure for my daughter to attend. BUT, and this is a big but, you have to show residency in the area for the public schools. How do you do that? Goes back to the $1000/month figure for an apartment and utilities. And even then, there is going to be extreme sucking of air back through the teeth on what to do. And I think the final answer is going to be a flat out NO. Jesus H. Christ, why do I even bother with answering these questions?
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Someone already suggested it, but the best solution to your problem is to attend a private Japanese language school. They will accept anyone who can pay the tuition and they can probably get you a temporary educational visa in Japan for the time you are studying. Good luck!
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Unless you already know native level Japanese, there's no way you'd survive one day in a school Japanese kids go to. Sorry, this just isn't practical. I'd suggest you learn Japanese at the college level here.
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A senor in high school is already expected to have learned most required kanji (2000+) , read and write Japanese. Your best option is: 1. Take Japanese classes at the University in your home country. 2. If you have a lot of money you can attend a private Japanese language school.
So I've already graduated from a high school in the US, I'm only 18, but I was wondering if it would be possible for me to attend a senior year of high school in Japan to better improve my reading, speaking, etc in the language. I'm going to try and do 2 years of university in Japan after doing 2 years back home. But I want to avoid doing that now, seeing as it's expensive and my language skills still aren't the best. If it was possible, what would I have to get? Student visa, permission from a school (then register myself?), a place to stay, way to pay for it... Speaking of which, what kind of fees or charges are students faced with attending high school in Japan?
Japan - 6 Answers
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With regards to the language, the Japanese school authorities would expect you to have some sort of basic understanding. (Forget Kanji for know) ( Take for example, you want to attend high school in the U.K and you did not speak a word of english you won't be accepted). If you get to grips with the basics, you can apply for a high school on the back of good grades. The fees are not going to be cheaper where you are at. From what i have seen, it varies but it is just as or as expensive as most schools in the states. So unless your folks will be sponsoring you, then it will definately be a costly experience. As a estimate, expect to pay $50k and up for fees which would include accomodation and necessities like clothes, food, etc
2 :
As a general rule, I don't think public high schools in any country accept someone who has already graduated from high school because that would be a waste of taxpayers' money. What you can do at this point is either attend a Japanse language school in Japan before going to college, or attend one of the few universities that offer classes in English and take Japanese along with other classes. Either way, this will make you eligible for student visa. Costs will vary depending on the school and the location, but if you attend a school in Tokyo expect to spend 2,000,000 yen or so a year in tuition and living expense. Note also that it's not easy to 'transfer' to a Japanese university, even from another university in Japan, let alone from a school in the US, unless they have some kind of exchange program.
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Personally, I think it is a lost cause. Really. You failed to indicate whether or not you have sufficient Japanese skills to operate on a daily basis at the level, which is of prime importance. But I am guessing NOT. Of course, yes, you are going to have to have a place to stay. Schools frown upon students living in cardboard boxes around the stations, especially if you try to cut down on the commute time and set up your box outside the school. So figure in about $1000/month just for that. But as I said before, I have never seen this kind of situation actually, and in reality, take place. From the disjointed nature of your post, I am going to hazard a guess and say not only is it hopeless, but useless. You will be lost. You would be much better off finding some Japanese classes where you live and study there. Much cheaper. As for fees, inconsequential at public schools. At private schools, well, I pay $500/month as a round figure for my daughter to attend. BUT, and this is a big but, you have to show residency in the area for the public schools. How do you do that? Goes back to the $1000/month figure for an apartment and utilities. And even then, there is going to be extreme sucking of air back through the teeth on what to do. And I think the final answer is going to be a flat out NO. Jesus H. Christ, why do I even bother with answering these questions?
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Someone already suggested it, but the best solution to your problem is to attend a private Japanese language school. They will accept anyone who can pay the tuition and they can probably get you a temporary educational visa in Japan for the time you are studying. Good luck!
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Unless you already know native level Japanese, there's no way you'd survive one day in a school Japanese kids go to. Sorry, this just isn't practical. I'd suggest you learn Japanese at the college level here.
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A senor in high school is already expected to have learned most required kanji (2000+) , read and write Japanese. Your best option is: 1. Take Japanese classes at the University in your home country. 2. If you have a lot of money you can attend a private Japanese language school.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
school in Japan
school in Japan????????
i...am so nervous. uugh. im allowed to go to high school in japan, where i would live with my aunt, and im worrying about many things. My aunt lives in Fussa,Tokyo. any schools there for foreigners who barely know Japanese????? i am trying to memorize the hiragana characters, so i know some o the. i know phrases but thats it. im in the united states, so do i need to do something about staying in Japan for all of highschool????? am i allowed to stay for that long???? when does the school year begin, and how old would i be in 1st year of highschool? my parents are allowing me, they finally said yes...but im not sure what i have to do to get into highschool. i dont know anything about how to do this!
Japan - 4 Answers
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You need to tell us how old you are first. Or there is no accurate answer. >im allowed to go to high school in japan, where i would live with my aunt, How do you live in Japan? I don't think you can get dependent visa even if your aunt is in Japan. Which visa do you get? >My aunt lives in Fussa,Tokyo. any schools there for foreigners who barely know Japanese????? Fussa has Yokota Air Base. If you live there as a child of military personnel, they would arrange school for you. Otherwise, there are few schools for kids without Japanese skill. If you are 15 or older, you would go to a high school. But high school in Japan is not compulsory. It means not everyone is allowed to go. You must take and pass entrance exam no matter which high school you go. >am i allowed to stay for that long???? You can't stay in Japan for more than 90 days without visa. >when does the school year begin, In April. >and how old would i be in 1st year of highschool? 15
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You cannot come to Japan and start living even with your aunt. Unless something happened to your parents, you are parentless and your aunt is your custodian (eg they have full legal custody of you), you might qualify for a dependent visa in that situation only. I'm curious about the situation that allows you to go to Japan and live with your aunt? Are you a duel national with Japanese citizenship?
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This is somewhat unusual. You have two chances..... 1- You currently have dual citizenship. If so, you are in like Flynn. if not..... 2- Your aunt would probably, and I say probably, be able to help if she could show that she had guardianship/custody of you. Failing one of these, I guess there would be the possibility of some kind of exchange program, but I wouldn't want to bet on that being a happening thing. But without speaking, reading and writing Japanese, you are screwed in a major way unless you have the money to pay for a private international school. Could you make it in a public high school? Well, first there are the tests, which are in Japanese. You decide if you could handle those. Secondly, the courses in public high schools are in, you guessed it, Japanese. But I guess if you can pass the entrance exams, you'll be okay. Which brings us back to the question as to whether or not you can 1- either pass the entrance exams or 2- have the money for a private international school. I think you can see where this is going, huh?
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I know some American come to Japan as the exchange student for high school, but don't know if it's possible to go to the high school as the permanent one. Kita-tama high school near Fussa accepts non-native Japanese speakers: http://educationinjapan.wordpress.com/the-scoop-on-schools/tokyo-metropolitan-government-kitatama-high-school-tachikawa-tokyo/ You will come to Japan on your own will, won't you? So remember you have an option, you can suspend your plan right now if you are not confident of the proficiency. You don't need to get hurried.
i...am so nervous. uugh. im allowed to go to high school in japan, where i would live with my aunt, and im worrying about many things. My aunt lives in Fussa,Tokyo. any schools there for foreigners who barely know Japanese????? i am trying to memorize the hiragana characters, so i know some o the. i know phrases but thats it. im in the united states, so do i need to do something about staying in Japan for all of highschool????? am i allowed to stay for that long???? when does the school year begin, and how old would i be in 1st year of highschool? my parents are allowing me, they finally said yes...but im not sure what i have to do to get into highschool. i dont know anything about how to do this!
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You need to tell us how old you are first. Or there is no accurate answer. >im allowed to go to high school in japan, where i would live with my aunt, How do you live in Japan? I don't think you can get dependent visa even if your aunt is in Japan. Which visa do you get? >My aunt lives in Fussa,Tokyo. any schools there for foreigners who barely know Japanese????? Fussa has Yokota Air Base. If you live there as a child of military personnel, they would arrange school for you. Otherwise, there are few schools for kids without Japanese skill. If you are 15 or older, you would go to a high school. But high school in Japan is not compulsory. It means not everyone is allowed to go. You must take and pass entrance exam no matter which high school you go. >am i allowed to stay for that long???? You can't stay in Japan for more than 90 days without visa. >when does the school year begin, In April. >and how old would i be in 1st year of highschool? 15
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You cannot come to Japan and start living even with your aunt. Unless something happened to your parents, you are parentless and your aunt is your custodian (eg they have full legal custody of you), you might qualify for a dependent visa in that situation only. I'm curious about the situation that allows you to go to Japan and live with your aunt? Are you a duel national with Japanese citizenship?
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This is somewhat unusual. You have two chances..... 1- You currently have dual citizenship. If so, you are in like Flynn. if not..... 2- Your aunt would probably, and I say probably, be able to help if she could show that she had guardianship/custody of you. Failing one of these, I guess there would be the possibility of some kind of exchange program, but I wouldn't want to bet on that being a happening thing. But without speaking, reading and writing Japanese, you are screwed in a major way unless you have the money to pay for a private international school. Could you make it in a public high school? Well, first there are the tests, which are in Japanese. You decide if you could handle those. Secondly, the courses in public high schools are in, you guessed it, Japanese. But I guess if you can pass the entrance exams, you'll be okay. Which brings us back to the question as to whether or not you can 1- either pass the entrance exams or 2- have the money for a private international school. I think you can see where this is going, huh?
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I know some American come to Japan as the exchange student for high school, but don't know if it's possible to go to the high school as the permanent one. Kita-tama high school near Fussa accepts non-native Japanese speakers: http://educationinjapan.wordpress.com/the-scoop-on-schools/tokyo-metropolitan-government-kitatama-high-school-tachikawa-tokyo/ You will come to Japan on your own will, won't you? So remember you have an option, you can suspend your plan right now if you are not confident of the proficiency. You don't need to get hurried.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
i want to go to high school in Japan, but should i wait till college
i want to go to high school in Japan, but should i wait till college?
i want to experience a Japanese high school life, but I'm not sure if that will be beneficial for my future. I live in a foreign country right now, and ever since i was small I've always dreamed of attending a Japanese school in japan. i have my chance to do so now, but I'm worried that if i go to high school in japan, i would have a smaller chance of being able to go to a first class college or university in japan, than if i stay here. if i graduate high school here, there's more of a possibility of a successful future, but I'd be terribly bored with my life for 4 to 5 years. also, if i DO go to japan for high school, it doesn't mean that my life is doomed, there's always a possibility of getting into a first class college-and if i do, it'd be easier than if i transfer to japan after graduating HS. i really want to live in japan for my high school life, but I'm worried about the consequences. what do you think i should do? btw, i think someone misunderstood (which is my fault) but i am japanese, my parents are both japanese, but i've lived in the states and a few other asian countries all my life, i visit japan for the summers (i have relatives there) but never lived there before
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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secret
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Its all according to what you plan for the rest of your life. You have to decide how this decision will alter your future. No one can tell you what to do, its a decision that you must make completely on your own. The best thing to do is to make a pro/cons list for eache choice.
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I have a buddy that was stationed out there before being courtmarshalled and ultimately discharged from the army for going awol in Japan. He says he would never go there alone to try and live a normal life.. It can be pretty rough. Granted he was into some gnarly criminal things.. But logic tells me that it's never a good idea to be a single foriegner there. let alone probably a 14 year old kid.
i want to experience a Japanese high school life, but I'm not sure if that will be beneficial for my future. I live in a foreign country right now, and ever since i was small I've always dreamed of attending a Japanese school in japan. i have my chance to do so now, but I'm worried that if i go to high school in japan, i would have a smaller chance of being able to go to a first class college or university in japan, than if i stay here. if i graduate high school here, there's more of a possibility of a successful future, but I'd be terribly bored with my life for 4 to 5 years. also, if i DO go to japan for high school, it doesn't mean that my life is doomed, there's always a possibility of getting into a first class college-and if i do, it'd be easier than if i transfer to japan after graduating HS. i really want to live in japan for my high school life, but I'm worried about the consequences. what do you think i should do? btw, i think someone misunderstood (which is my fault) but i am japanese, my parents are both japanese, but i've lived in the states and a few other asian countries all my life, i visit japan for the summers (i have relatives there) but never lived there before
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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secret
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Its all according to what you plan for the rest of your life. You have to decide how this decision will alter your future. No one can tell you what to do, its a decision that you must make completely on your own. The best thing to do is to make a pro/cons list for eache choice.
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I have a buddy that was stationed out there before being courtmarshalled and ultimately discharged from the army for going awol in Japan. He says he would never go there alone to try and live a normal life.. It can be pretty rough. Granted he was into some gnarly criminal things.. But logic tells me that it's never a good idea to be a single foriegner there. let alone probably a 14 year old kid.
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