STUDY IN JAPAN
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It is a cliché to say that the Japanese language is difficult to learn. Of course, kanji (Japanese characters) are as fascinating (to look with curiosity) as "scary" ("how can one read and write that?"). But the facts are there: thousands of students learn to speak Japanese fluently every year. If they succeed, why not you? Language schools in Japan know how to go about it. Follow the guide. Follow the program with diligence and in 1 year, you can also pass the JLPT (the test of Japanese that can be passed around the world) level N2 (which means being bilingual). And to communicate in Japanese requires much more than the linguistic knowledge ... The famous "Non-verbal cues" ... To be able to interpret the non-verbal signs that you give your interlocutors. Exciting - let's face it, sometimes frustrating too . That you will only learn in Japan. Learning at school will make you discover more than just the language. Japanese way of thinking and culture too.
2) Compared to other destinations, Japan is cheap
School tuition in Japan averages $ 6,000 (about $ 5,500). It is much cheaper than in most other developed countries (US, UK, etc ...). Also, the cost of living in Japan is lower than we imagine - we will have the opportunity to talk about it in other posts of this blog.
3) The quality of education in Japan
Whether you just want to learn the Japanese language or integrate higher education in Japan (and for that, it will be necessary to learn Japanese first), the observation is the same: the level of education is excellent (to the height of services in general). As is evident, the Japanese have received the most Nobel prizes since 2000. Also, OECD statistics indicate that Japan is still among the world leaders in terms of educational attainment. Japan has moreover a dozen universities among the top-200 in the world.
Lots of schools to choose from in Japan
4) The choice of institutions
There are about 800 institutes of higher education in Japan. A countless number of vocational schools and language schools - the latter preparing you if necessary to continue your studies in Japan. While Japan faces serious demographic problems, the government is clearly showing its willingness to facilitate the arrival of foreign students. The goal is to double that number by 2020, from 150,000 to 300,000. More and more programs are now starting in September (instead of April) to stick with other countries. Whatever your degree, whatever your background, there is no doubt that you can study in Japan if you wish.
5) Japan, a school of life
Living abroad - wherever it is - is the best school of life. Japan is no exception ... on the contrary. Here you will learn so much. A new way of thinking, often the opposite of ours. An ancestral culture with ever-present influence, and a source of wisdom for us Westerners. Eastern wisdom. New perspectives for you. A new world that is discovered daily before your eyes.
6) How to make your studies in Japan inexpensive
As we have just seen, studies in Japan are cheap compared to other requested destinations such as the United States or the United Kingdom. But the cost of studying in Japan is further "cushioned" by the opportunity to work. In Japan, foreign students have the right to work up to 28 hours a week. This is more than in most other developed countries. Result: according to official government statistics 75% of foreigners work. And we can assume that the remaining 25% do not work by choice. Indeed, it is very easy to find "odd jobs" in Japan. The resources are numerous and very easily accessible by all. If you need to work, you will be able to work. And this can potentially cover all of your daily living expenses (and more). If you do well, you can even pay for trips - it's the experience of returning students. So know it: if you study in Japan, you will be able to work. And it will be an effective way to improve your Japanese!
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