Studying Abroad in Jan 2009 (Japan)
When I entered college, I knew I wanted to study abroad during college years. By the time it was a second semester in sophomore year, I felt very restless. Circumstances did not allow the possibility to study abroad until two months ago when I decided to change my major. It is required of me to complete at least 12 Credit Hours of my major studies abroad. This realization was freedom to me. It took away the feelings of restlessness instantly and I never felt it since then. Can anyone relate to this?
I will be studying abroad at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan in January 2009. Does anyone have tips for studying abroad? (they don’t have to be applicable to Japan necessarily. I want to know your thoughts.)
I have mixed feelings about this opportunity to live in Japan again. What would Japan be like? How would I feel once I am there? This time it is outside of my parents’ decision but my own to move to another country. I will have to use my own personal finances and the figure of cost is BIG!! I am stressed out about finding financial resources to support myself because of the high living expenses there. I would love to hear your thoughts and advices.
May 25th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I’ll be honest with you, I am not studying abroad in Japan but I’ve been to Nagoya and it’s a nice University town!! =)
Apply for a scholarship/grant right away!! It’ll help big time. There are lots goin around and you just have to find the right one. Usually, schools will give you a grant for going abroad as well. I guess it just depends.
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May 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
i’m right with you with that feeling of restlessness! After 3 semesters of uni I was able to ease the restlessness by returning to my host culture for 7 months…my excuse was that the university I wanted to transfer to only accepted students in the fall and I would have been trying to transfer in the winter. The 7 month break was a perfect fit! Sorry no advice on studying abroad tho, just that I’m jealous of you
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May 25th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Good luck Miyon. I don’t know anyone in Nagoya unfortunately but if you really have an emergency you can let me know here so I can contact my family there (in Tokyo) to help you if needed.
I hope the Japanese behave!
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May 26th, 2008 at 4:07 am
Wow! Miyon! all seems to be going well huh!
good luck! u have about 7 months to prepare, get everything ready, do not procrastinate like i would lol!
You know Japan is a country i would like to go to soon, so you better Learn adn try and enjoy yourselve for the both of us kay!
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May 26th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Aww.. that’s so sweet of you, Ayako.
Hopefully I won’t get into any trouble >_< and stay healthy and safe hee hee
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May 26th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Well as you know I’ve had my share of nasty experiences in Japan so I get worried when my friends go there…lol
Also feel free to rant if the locals are being unreasonable…because they can be a real pain in the a** sometimes.
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May 26th, 2008 at 4:26 am
hahaha i know you wanna go to Japan so badly! and even if it takes 2 of your languages to replace japanese you would swap them! haha
i will keep you updated and yea i will *try* to enjoy for the both of us under one condition!– that you enjoy yourself in MD!! haha
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May 26th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Aw…Ayako =( I have to say I had nasty experiences in Korea, too lol
Why can’t we just enjoy living in the country our parents consider home? rawr….
Thank you for your concern, Ayako. If you need anything while I am in Japan, let me know so I can ship it to your address
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May 26th, 2008 at 4:34 am
hey what can i say! I’m a sucker for the culture!
Hmm…You drive a hard bargain! But it’s a deal!! yea you do that! and we’ll both be good on our word!
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May 26th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Why can’t people just be nice? ^^
I wonder what it is about human nature where they always try to weed out people who are different?
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