I'm planning to take my Masters degree in Japan, already got my self accepted at university, and got a 1 year stay at the dormitory (reservation only, still need to fill application).
Has anyone studied there before? or abroad in general?
It'll be my first time travelling abroad (and alone), so I'm pretty nervous about it. Does anyone have some tips/tricks to help around??
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My best tip for you is... HAVE FUN!
And try to connect with other people going to the same plan as you so you can make friends before you get there.
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I'm studying abroad. It's really interesting to meet with a new culture.
Don't get worried and start learning japanese :)
(Jul 17, 2018 04:47 AM)Phackfo Wrote: My best tip for you is... HAVE FUN!
And try to connect with other people going to the same plan as you so you can make friends before you get there. Is it possible to have fun, degree, and sleep? far as I know those 3 make a triangle where you have to pick 2 XD
(Jul 17, 2018 04:53 AM)SotirBay Wrote: I'm studying abroad. It's really interesting to meet with a new culture.
Don't get worried and start learning japanese :) I already know some basics (97.5 days of anime), just worried about my reading/writing abilities.
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Who said anything about sleeping? :)
Good luck man
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Jul 20, 2018 05:28 PM
(This post was last modified: Jul 20, 2018 05:29 PM by Prox.)
I studied abroad in Japan for 3 years while I was in high school, it's an amazing experience to have! I'm not sure about university abroad studies, but for me there were different groups at my school and locally that were formed with English speaking people from different nations such as America, Britain, Australia, etc. It could definitely help to check if there are anything like that for when you go!
As for experiencing Japan.. You HAVE to check out their arcades, they are insanely cool. There is usually a floor dedicated to them in every mall. (Also, the malls there are the best I've ever seen). Don't be afraid to explore on your own, try different foods, ride the trains to different parts of Japan, and even talk to the locals.. Most locals were always friendly even if I butchered Japanese talking with them haha.
Also... The 7-11 "gas station" you may see there have crazy good sushi and rice cakes oddly enough!
(Jul 20, 2018 05:28 PM)Prox Wrote: I studied abroad in Japan for 3 years while I was in high school, it's an amazing experience to have! I'm not sure about university abroad studies, but for me there were different groups at my school and locally that were formed with English speaking people from different nations such as America, Britain, Australia, etc. It could definitely help to check if there are anything like that for when you go!
As for experiencing Japan.. You HAVE to check out their arcades, they are insanely cool. There is usually a floor dedicated to them in every mall. (Also, the malls there are the best I've ever seen). Don't be afraid to explore on your own, try different foods, ride the trains to different parts of Japan, and even talk to the locals.. Most locals were always friendly even if I butchered Japanese talking with them haha.
Also... The 7-11 "gas station" you may see there have crazy good sushi and rice cakes oddly enough!
I'm staying in the university dorms for post grad students (local and international) so I think it might look like a group in a way or another.
How much those arcades cost? since I'm going on a scholarship the budget isn't that good for me. I'll certainly try to hit it off with the locals, might join some community events if they held any (and if there's enough time).
Do you have any recommendation for sushi type??
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(Jul 21, 2018 02:45 AM)severos Wrote: I'm staying in the university dorms for post grad students (local and international) so I think it might look like a group in a way or another.
How much those arcades cost? since I'm going on a scholarship the budget isn't that good for me. I'll certainly try to hit it off with the locals, might join some community events if they held any (and if there's enough time).
Do you have any recommendation for sushi type??
Oh nice! Yeah I'm sure you'll have a bunch of people to get along with.
The arcades can get a little pricey, most games are about 100 yen (~$1) per play but it'll last longer than arcades in the US.. But it's cool to at least watch the huge selection of games and pick one you think you'll like the most. There are a lot of cool community things the locals put on.. I've attended things like Japanese sword fighting classes (My first couple times for free!) that were really cool.. You don't even need to speak Japanese to follow along and have fun.
Hmm sushi recommendations... A safe go-to for most people is the "California Roll".. But there are so many with lots of different tastes you'll have to try them out!
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I stayed two years in Japan (one year in Kobe, one year in Tokyo).
First of all, even without Japanese its possible to survive and to have a nice time. But of course, when you are able to speak japanese, its so much more fun. The Japanese are very friendly, they will help you a lot with your language, if you ask for it!
And thats the most important part: Japanese are very, very, very respectful to each other. So you always have to do the first step. Always ask for help, always ask if you can join or if the other person wants to grab lunch/dinner. Normally they are too respectful to ask you (they don't want to force you to anything). Don't be shy but also don't be rude (most important rule!).
Also, don't be an asshole. I saw a lot of foreigners who didn't behave. Just "study" your surrounding and learn what you are allowed to do and what your shouldn't do. For example in trains, you shouldn't be too loud, don't eat stuff there, and so on.
For the university life. It depends on your preferences. Its easy to make a lot of foreign friends (the dorms are often devided between japanese and foreigners.
But if you like to make japanese friends, like me, go out there. Join the university "circles". These are the after class clubs/activities.
Studying in Japan is actually not so difficult, compared to other countries like China or countries in Europe. Most teachers go easy on the students, because in Japan school and work life is considered tough, so students should relax a little while being at the university.
Last but not least, about the the expanses. So it highly depends on your lifestyle. You can leave super cheap, of you want to (eat Ramen most of the times, go to the supermarket one hours before it closes, go to bars which offer special discounts....) . If you follow these tips, the life is cheap (ok, still expensive but cheaper than most people always tell you). Also just ask the other students. Japanese as well as foreign students, normally are very clever how to avoid costs.
If you have any questions, just ask me. I am happy to help!
Actually I will be back to Japan next year, to finish a project! Lovely country!
(Jul 21, 2018 01:56 PM)Prox Wrote: Oh nice! Yeah I'm sure you'll have a bunch of people to get along with.
The arcades can get a little pricey, most games are about 100 yen (~$1) per play but it'll last longer than arcades in the US.. But it's cool to at least watch the huge selection of games and pick one you think you'll like the most. There are a lot of cool community things the locals put on.. I've attended things like Japanese sword fighting classes (My first couple times for free!) that were really cool.. You don't even need to speak Japanese to follow along and have fun.
Hmm sushi recommendations... A safe go-to for most people is the "California Roll".. But there are so many with lots of different tastes you'll have to try them out! Thanks for the recommendations
(Jul 21, 2018 05:15 PM)Muscleboy Wrote: Get you a Japanese shorty OP. Good investment I'll probably have to get 2 to match my height, otherwise she might look like my kid, or I'll look like a pedo...
(Jul 21, 2018 07:29 PM)No Sports Wrote: I stayed two years in Japan (one year in Kobe, one year in Tokyo).
First of all, even without Japanese its possible to survive and to have a nice time. But of course, when you are able to speak japanese, its so much more fun. The Japanese are very friendly, they will help you a lot with your language, if you ask for it!
And thats the most important part: Japanese are very, very, very respectful to each other. So you always have to do the first step. Always ask for help, always ask if you can join or if the other person wants to grab lunch/dinner. Normally they are too respectful to ask you (they don't want to force you to anything). Don't be shy but also don't be rude (most important rule!).
Also, don't be an asshole. I saw a lot of foreigners who didn't behave. Just "study" your surrounding and learn what you are allowed to do and what your shouldn't do. For example in trains, you shouldn't be too loud, don't eat stuff there, and so on.
For the university life. It depends on your preferences. Its easy to make a lot of foreign friends (the dorms are often devided between japanese and foreigners.
But if you like to make japanese friends, like me, go out there. Join the university "circles". These are the after class clubs/activities.
Studying in Japan is actually not so difficult, compared to other countries like China or countries in Europe. Most teachers go easy on the students, because in Japan school and work life is considered tough, so students should relax a little while being at the university.
Last but not least, about the the expanses. So it highly depends on your lifestyle. You can leave super cheap, of you want to (eat Ramen most of the times, go to the supermarket one hours before it closes, go to bars which offer special discounts....) . If you follow these tips, the life is cheap (ok, still expensive but cheaper than most people always tell you). Also just ask the other students. Japanese as well as foreign students, normally are very clever how to avoid costs.
If you have any questions, just ask me. I am happy to help!
Actually I will be back to Japan next year, to finish a project! Lovely country! Wow... thanks a lot for the tons of info there.
I'll be studying in Tokyo for 5 years (2 Masters, 3 Ph.D), so maybe we'll meet next year XD
Would it be possible to budget my monthly food/drink expenses to around 50k yen ?
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(Jul 21, 2018 10:24 PM)severos Wrote: I'll be studying in Tokyo for 5 years (2 Masters, 3 Ph.D), so maybe we'll meet next year XD
Hehe, yeah definitely! I will let you know, when I am back to Tokyo!
(Jul 21, 2018 10:24 PM)severos Wrote: Would it be possible to budget my monthly food/drink expenses to around 50k yen ?
It is hard to say. Really depends on your style. If its only for food and drinks (especially drinks like "highball" from a 7-11; and foods from cheap restaurants like ramen or supermarkets), then you should be good to go.
If you want to eat expensive stuff or party every night in a bar, it will definitely cost you a lot more!
Wow, lucky you'll be in anime heaven, haha
(Jul 21, 2018 10:51 PM)No Sports Wrote: Hehe, yeah definitely! I will let you know, when I am back to Tokyo!
It is hard to say. Really depends on your style. If its only for food and drinks (especially drinks like "highball" from a 7-11; and foods from cheap restaurants like ramen or supermarkets), then you should be good to go.
If you want to eat expensive stuff or party every night in a bar, it will definitely cost you a lot more! Since I'm on a scholarship for studying, I doubt I'll be partying every night, and not enough time to enjoy expensive meals at restaurants. I might get a part time job to practice my Japanese, that could add some budget, but still think it could be spent elsewhere.
(Jul 21, 2018 10:58 PM)LoveOverFear Wrote: Wow, lucky you'll be in anime heaven, haha IKR!!!
I'm planning to visit akihabara on x-mas and take some pictures around :D
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