Why Study in Japan?
While the usual considerations of safety, comfort, opportunities, etc., are all checked by the education system in Japan, there are a few unique reasons that make Japan a popular choice for education at both Bachelors and Masters level programs. Given below are the points that highlight the same:
- You get to compete with the best: Japanese schools are known to produce the best minds, especially as far as science and mathematics are concerned. If you are a student stimulated by intellectual expertise, Japan is a good option. The peers you meet and engage with during your student years eventually grow up to be your professional network. This is an excellent chance to make a choice that promises a firm footing in that regard.
- The government lends a warm welcome: Very few countries in the world provide the same amount of care and facilities for international students as Japan does. Starting from extensive information on living and studying in Japan, collated by the country’s administration in this introductory guide, growing by encouraging more courses in English and backing it up with extensive scholarships and monetary exemptions, Japan is making genuine efforts to globalize the Japanese education system. One can only imagine the support that might be made available to students, once they start living there.
While personal experiences are varied and dependent on individual preferences, if you are choosing to study in Japan, you must be aware of the limitations as well.
- Massive cultural difference: In your time in Japan, you will be eventually expected to move beyond the Konichiwa bow to understand Japanese culture better. Most of the rules are rigid and create a wall between student-teacher interactions, alongside interactions with your fellow classmates. Learning Japanese is difficult for most, but still necessary, especially if you are going to choose to live in Japan for a job as well.
- Difficult Entry: Most students who have studied in Japan will tell you that though there is much pressure while being admitted into a college, such as Ora university, the educational experience that follows it up is much more. Almost anyone who makes it to a college is likely to graduate from it. This structure loosens the essence of courses and can be a turn off for many.
If you are seriously considering studying in Japan, you must consider both these aspects and make an informed decision. It will be ideal if you also consider other options in Asia and the rest of the world before you narrow down to Japan and initiate the application process.
