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 26th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Good Luck Miyon!
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May 26th, 2008 at 6:13 am
You’ll be fine miyon!! =) I mean, as far as I can see, you can speak the language and all. That’s a big thing though.
What I like about the Japanese, even though it might be extremely superficial, they will still help you out, even if they can’t speak English at all. It happened to me once when I ended up at a station in Tokyo (I think it was somewhere around Yokohoma…not really sure) and the station didn’t have romaji signs!! I got so lost and confused. I asked a random stranger in my very very limited japanese and she managed to help me, all in sign language! =)
Oh, and if you like, I know a bunch of people from Nagoya City University. They might be able to help you out, just in case =)
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May 26th, 2008 at 8:45 am
頑張ってください !!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:57 am
well i’ve never been to japan before, but i do know a few people, but unfortunately, not well enough to really be of any help. =(
but i’m looking at going to japan after university to teach for a little while, so let me know how japan is!
good luck for the move. =)
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May 30th, 2008 at 5:51 am
aww…thank you André!
I am sure at some point I will randomly bump into your friends. And yes, it will be a relief to have connections there. how lucky am i? hehe =)
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May 30th, 2008 at 5:53 am
Sherri, i am sorry to hear that you had to go through that 7 months process to alleviate restlessness. I hope all is well with you now. let’s keep in touch on FB, okay?
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May 30th, 2008 at 5:54 am
hehe thank you, Isa!
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May 30th, 2008 at 5:55 am
ありがとう！私ぜったい頑張るからね。;)
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May 30th, 2008 at 5:56 am
that would be fun to teach in Japan, mish.wsl!! keep me updated! ^-^ and thank you for wishing me good luck!
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May 30th, 2008 at 6:44 am
I’m jealous too! I really wanted to study abroad during uni, but my parents wouldn’t let me (visa stuff) and I’m still pretty resentful about that. Also, what kind of school is requiring that you study abroad AND is making you pay for it yourself? That doesn’t seem fair!!
I know a lot of people in Japan too, if you want connections. Also, how long is your study abroad? I’ll be moving back in March of 2009.
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