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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