Material preparation: Every friend who wants to study in Japan will be full of longing and yearning. In order to adapt to life in Japan faster and better, all aspects of preparation must be done well and fully, especially daily necessities, which are essential and should be considered more thoughtfully. The following are some personal experiences for your reference:
The first is personal hygiene products, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, razor, towel, toiletries and so on. You must bring it, but it doesn't have to be a lot. The first week or two will do. Blankets, quilts, sheets and pillows are also needed. Take as many underwear and socks as possible, because these are changed every day. If you are too busy studying and have no time to wash, you can get ready. As for pots and pans, you can bring oil, salt, sauce and vinegar or not. Because there are always seniors in the school who go first, they have their own solutions. You might as well bring more packaged food, fast food, biscuits and snacks, because you may not be able to cook by yourself in the first week or two, and you are not used to Japanese food. Instant noodles came in handy at that time. Girls can bring some snacks to satisfy their desire.
Boys can prepare a suit for backup, and of course shoes are needed. However, clothes are mainly clothes, and shirts, jeans and sneakers are suitable for class and work. Girls should bring more suits and more casual clothes. If you are used to using cosmetics, you might as well bring more. It's expensive to buy in Japan!
Another important thing is "medicine". I hope everyone will be disease-free and disaster-free, but people who eat whole grains will always have minor illnesses, so medicines are indispensable, such as cold medicines, anti-inflammatory drugs, stomach medicines, painkillers and so on.
Finally, if there is still room in the suitcase, you might as well bring a Chinese-Japanese dictionary and some writing paper and envelopes. Remember, don't be overweight One or two kilos may be all right. If you are overweight, you will be fined. I hope every friend who wants to go abroad can design his luggage to be practical and affordable.
Psychological preparation: We talked about some material preparations for studying in Japan. In fact, psychological preparation is also very important. Many friends think that mental preparation means suffering, don't they? The body is bitter, sleep and eat more, no problem. There is no cure for mental pain.
Friends who have just arrived in Japan may feel less lonely if they live with friends or are taken care of by relatives. If you are alone, that kind of loneliness will really make people crazy. Write a letter. When it was delivered to your relatives, those contents have become "yesterday's yellow flowers". International calls are too expensive. How dare you type casually without income? Japan is in recession, and work is not easy. I finally found a job, so I naturally cherish it. I get up early and get greedy, and I have to go to school during the day. In order to pass the language barrier, I got a paper visa. Many international students only sleep for four or five hours every day when they first go out. Can you stand such pain?
Some Japanese love to bully others. Where you work, you will meet such people at any time. Knowing that he can't speak English well and cares about this job very much, he makes things difficult, makes fun of them in every way, curses at every turn, and even starts work. Are you going to put up with it or argue with him?
No one takes care of you when you are sick, and you have to go to work even if you have a fever. It's hot and cold, and no one will ask you to take care of it. On holidays, I can only pin my homesickness on the phone. When you encounter difficulties, you can only find your own way, and no one will really help you. These are not alarmist, but actually my personal experience. With luck, it may be less difficult, but in any case, I still hope that every friend who is preparing or planning to stay in Japan will feel that the situation is getting worse. Because only by making full mental preparations can we cope with the ensuing hardships.
Of course, suffering will always come. If you have experienced so many difficulties and can really learn something, then you are a strong man. Congratulations, you made it!
Preparations in China. Which higher education institutions can international students attend?
Higher education in Japan began in 12 years after the end of primary education (6 years in primary school) and secondary education (3 years in junior high school and 3 years in senior high school). As international students, international students can go to the usual higher education institutions, including universities, research institutes, short-term universities, specialized schools and specialized colleges. According to the setting form, it can be roughly divided into three types: national, public and private.
2. When is the beginning of the school year and the usual period?
The academic year of Japanese universities begins in April each year and ends in March of the following year. Most classes that implement the year-round system are divided into two semesters: the prophase (April to September) and the anaphase (65438+1October to March).
The rest time varies from department to department. Generally speaking, there are three times in summer (early July to late August), winter (late 65438+February to early 65438+10/October) and spring (late February to early April).
3. What is the basis for choosing a university?
In the choice of universities, we should first get a list of universities, the main introduction of each university, the main items to be mentioned and other materials, and then pay attention to the following points based on our own professional fields and our own purposes and abilities: ① What to study? (2) How much tuition should be prepared? (3) To what extent should academic performance be achieved? (4) What level of Japanese should be achieved? (5) whether you can get scholarships, etc. There are also various priorities that vary from person to person. If you discuss your future career and way out comprehensively, you can choose your ideal university. According to the results of the entrance examination, sometimes you may not be admitted to your ideal university, so it is better to go to more universities.
At present, most international students are concentrated in universities around Tokyo. In fact, studying in a local university also has many advantages, such as: the price and rent are cheaper than those in Tokyo, because there are fewer students, you can accept many distinctive classes and communicate closely with local people. Therefore, it is best not to choose only universities around Tokyo, but to choose universities all over Japan.
4. What qualifications do you need to enter the university as an international student?
For students who want to enter universities or short-term universities, they must complete 12 years of school education (including the conditions for completing secondary education).
However, in some countries, secondary education can be completed in 10 or10/year. At this time, as a preparatory education course, as long as people who have completed preparatory education such as Japanese in designated institutions and are over the age of 18 can be regarded as having the same academic qualifications as those who have completed school education in 12 years.
5. What kind of application do you need?
By the way, when is the application period? Generally speaking, the main recruitment questions of Japanese universities will be announced in June-August every year. You can directly meet with the educational institutions you want and ask for relevant information.
Every educational institution is different in terms of application. Generally speaking, the following documents are required when applying. (1) Letter of Intent for Admission (the document set by the university) (2) Resume (3) University Graduation Certificate (4) University Achievement Certificate (5) Letters of recommendation from university presidents and teachers (the titles of formal teachers in primary and secondary schools in Japan) (8) Health diagnosis (8) Identity certificate (9) Certificate of completion of foreign registration (9) Photo (9) The deadline for Japanese university application is August-September to June at the earliest (5,438+0 ~ February) according to different school departments.
6. What exams do I have to take in order to enter the school?
In order to enter Japanese universities, you must pass the entrance examinations held by Japanese universities.
Recently, many universities have held special examinations for international students. In most national and public universities, this kind of examination selection activity will be carried out. Many universities regard the results of Japanese proficiency test ① and unified test ② of private international students as one of the evaluation materials for entrance examination. In addition, for those who want to study abroad, only by choosing books can they get admission. Such universities are rare.
The dates, subjects and methods of the above two exams vary from university to university, so the following introduction to each exam can only be used as a reference. Please contact the university you want directly.
① Japanese proficiency test
Japanese proficiency test is an examination organized by Japan International Education Association and International Exchange Fund, aiming at foreigners learning Japanese and aiming at measuring and appraising Japanese proficiency. It is divided into four grades: 1 grade, grade 2, grade 3 and grade 4, in which 1 grade is the judgment material for foreign students to decide whether they can enter the school when they take the exams in Japanese universities and short-term universities.
② Unified examination for self-funded international students.
The examination is conducted by Japan International Education Association in Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka and other places every year in 65438+February, and the results will be used as the judgment material for whether foreign students in universities are qualified for admission.
③ Entrance Examination Center Examination
For Japanese volunteers who want to enter a national university, they must take the exam at the university entrance center. For international students, most universities are exempt from the examination, but in some university departments (main medical department, dental department and education department), international students should also be arranged to take this examination.
④ Others
In addition to the above entrance examination methods for international students, there are:
(1) Book censorship; (2) the academic ability examination conducted by the university; (3) interview; (4) Examination of small papers and compositions; (5) Examination of other abilities and adaptability. Among them, the departments of different universities have different arrangements for which exams.
7. Can international students join Japanese universities?
In Japan, plug-in learning is not very common. A few short-term university graduates and graduates who have completed university education courses (1 ~ 2 academic year) or four-year university graduates may change majors and study in different classes.
At present, it is not possible for sophomores or sophomores from foreign universities to join Japanese universities as international students. In addition, few universities offer special placement exams for international students.
Eight, after graduating from junior college, can I enter the university?
From April 1998, graduates from specialized schools who meet the benchmarks set by the Ministry of Education can be inserted into short-term universities or four-year universities.
Study abroad guide
Everything is difficult at the beginning! For friends who have studied in Japan, they should all have such experiences. How to adapt to life in Japan as soon as possible? This is a great test for international students who have just gone to Japan. In order to make your initial life in Japan smooth and better integrate into Japanese society, we have summarized the experience of some "predecessors", hoping to help students who hope to go to Japan.
on one's pins
The first problem to be solved in Japan is "housing". However, there is an unwritten rule for renting a house in Japan: in addition to the monthly rent, the renter usually has to pay the landlord a gift equivalent to 1~2 months' rent. In addition, you need to pay a deposit, so try not to damage the facilities in the room when you live, lest the landlord find an excuse to detain the deposit.
In addition, Japan must find a guarantor to rent a house. Students who have just arrived in Japan must have a headache about this. Generally, you can find a school guarantee, or you can find a support group for international students to find out if there is a house with low price and no guarantor. Moreover, dormitories attached to some schools and private dormitories for students are also good choices.
work
Friends who have just come to Japan must find a job if they want to settle down. Nowadays, it's getting harder and harder to find a job in Japan. The most important thing for friends who come to Japan is to solve language problems and at least master some basic meeting terms. When interviewing in Japan, you should pay attention to your appearance, which makes people feel that you are a polite and organized person. Also, you should agree with each other's questions and introductions, and speak some proficient Japanese sentences as much as possible, so that the Japanese feel that they can communicate with you. Bring your resume with you when you interview, which is usually available in stores. Use regular script font when filling in, avoid Lian Bi, and fill in one by one.
In short, if you want to study and live in Japan smoothly, you must improve your Japanese as soon as possible. Only by studying Japanese hard can the quality of studying abroad be improved and the life of studying abroad be colorful!