WHY STUDY ABROAD?
1. Personal Growth
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
Staying away from friends and family, in a new geography, culture and possibly new language is like being without any support system which is most terrifying. You may be funded by your parents for the initial year but the remaining years it has to be you who have to do your own funding. Sounds a bit challenging and you might want to quit here but hang in there and remember success means spending time outside your comfort zone. Working and studying at the same time is a very rewarding experience and your first step towards developing self reliance and resilience. Studying abroad gives you an unparalleled opportunity to live, work and explore a different culture which is a great way to accelerate your personal growth and become more independent. It provides opportunities to learn new things, gain new experiences required to build confidence. It helps you to be more reliant on your own efforts and abilities and resilient to new situations.
2. Develop the ability to think autonomously.
In your home country, you are either under parental or peers influence which highly affects the development of a sense of autonomy in you. Studying abroad is an experience that allows you to enhance not just your education but also your knowledge and skills on various other things. Setting goals and achieving them on your own not only gives you a sense of accomplishment but also a sense of belief in your own instinct and judgment. Studying abroad helps you become more independent and refine your decision-making skills.
3. Excel in another language
You can never understand one language until you understand at least two
One of the biggest advantages of studying abroad is that it gives actual foreign language experience. There is no better way to learn a language than to study it in the country where it is spoken. You don’t learn only in the classroom but everywhere you go you are exposed to the language thus, making it easier for you to learn or perfect the language. Every interaction with the local culture will be adding new words to your vocabulary and deepening your understanding of the language. Not to mention, learning a language is the key to truly understanding a different culture and it develops your cross cultural communication skills as well which undoubtedly is highly valued by the employers.
4. It looks great on your CV
The benefits of studying abroad are almost endless
Employers appreciate employees with good language skills, international understanding who are willing to take on new challenges. Someone who has studied abroad has global skills and capabilities to work more independently and responsibly, therefore his CV stands out, and if two candidates have a similar CV employers tend to choose the one with international experience.
5. Other benefits:
During your study time, you will get a chance to meet people from different cultures, make friends and memories that will stay with you throughout your life. It helps you see things from a new perspective and appreciate the differences while also seeing the deep similarities between people and their culture. You also get the chance to explore a new country and experience new places, natural wonders, and landmarks, see things that ordinary tourists would never experience.
WHY STUDY IN JAPAN?
There are many good reasons why we recommend Japan as your study destination.
1. Safe and peaceful
Japan being one of the safest countries in the world, violent crime is rare. With Japan ranking last in the number of victims of crime per capita (nationmaster.com) this country regularly turns up on lists of the safest places to visit in the world. However, no matter how safe the country or place is we advise you to exercise caution in your daily life.
2. Best and Cheap Healthcare system
Japan has relatively inexpensive yet one of the world’s most advanced and efficient healthcare systems which reflects in their high life expectancy. Medical treatment in Japan is provided through universal health care and this system is available to all citizens, as well as non –Japanese citizens staying in Japan for more than a year. Students can register for health care in Japan through the National Health Insurance System. And members of the National Health Insurance scheme have to pay only 30% of their healthcare costs. Read in detail here.
3. High educational Standards
It’s worth noting that education in this country is decidedly esteemed and has one of the best education systems in the world. Whether public or private, primary school or university, the achievement-based system implemented in the Japanese educational structure has produced some serious results. The OECD ranks Japanese high school students number one in the world for maths and number 2 for scientific literacy. Japan has the highest number of Nobel Prize winners of any Asian country, and the second-highest of any country since 2000. The country has long prioritized education as a means of fostering economic growth and it has worked, making Japan one of the strongest nations both financially and educationally. Moreover, Japan has over 700 universities, tonnes of junior colleges, and too many vocational schools to count, you will not be disappointed and be able to find an institution that provides your area of interest.
4. Affordable Education and generous scholarships
Tuition fees in Japan are actually relatively affordable, especially when compared with those in the US and the UK. Fees for international students are fairly low. Furthermore, the Japanese government is focused on encouraging more international students to study in the country and as a result, have established a tuition fee exemption program for foreign students and several other types of scholarships that students can apply for financial assistance. Each scholarship has its own set of terms, conditions, regulations, and restrictions.
5. Rich Culture
Some students are attracted by Japan’s high educational standards, while for others the attraction is Japan’s rich cultural heritage. It not only has one foot firmly rooted in East Asian culture but also has a strong influence on Western and American culture. However, on top of that, you have a truly unique Japanese culture that doesn’t resemble anything else making Japan’s culture uniquely attractive and interesting from being simple, elegant, and beautiful to the wild, loud, and wacky. Japan also has a landscape of great natural beauty and some of the politest people in the world.
You can enjoy moments of utter relaxation and contemplation visiting historical sites, shrines, and temples, experience thrilling madness at places such as Kabukicho Robot Restaurant, Vampire Cafe in Tokyo, and then of course seeing a beautiful landscape of light pink cherry blossoms in early spring is breathtaking, walk through the exquisite Wisteria Tunnel of cascading flowers in Kitakyushu and Sagano Bamboo Forest in Kyoto can be truly magical. The list is virtually endless. Japan is full of gourmet, fashion, art, and subculture, so if you study there you can experience the very best that these worlds have to offer.
6. Lots of Job opportunities
Studying abroad will always widen the chances of your employability, but studying in Japan is particularly valuable. Internationally aware employees are in strong demand, and many companies actively recruit students with overseas learning experience – especially if they can speak a second language. Whether you decide to stay there, move back home or go somewhere else entirely, you will be greatly viewed as a global contender with extensive cross-cultural communication skills, flexible, disciplined, and someone who embraces new challenges and seeks out growth opportunities.
For those wishing to remain in Japan, there is a strong job market for highly qualified graduates. And for students who need to work part-time can find work easily as many industries are struggling to cope with acute labor shortages. They are allowed to work up to 28 hours a week in Japan while studying, a potential lifeline if you need some extra cash for your day to day life.
If you think you already like the idea of studying in Japan then have a look into the application procedure to Japanese Language Schools.