Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
Results - Part I: Before Studying Abroad, the Appeal of Japanese Universities
(1) Prior to studying abroad, were you aware of the existence at Japanese universities of degree programs entirely taught in English? (Referring to four-year Bachelor’s Degree programs and excluding exchange programs)
(2) What made you consider studying in Japan?
(3) When did you start considering studying in Japan?
(4) Please write about the process for studying abroad in Japan from the time you first became interested in the idea until you actually decided on your destination
- “I took Japanese for 4 years in high school and did a homestay for a month. Since then, I've always held an interest in Japan. I've been back for backpacking, an internship with JR Central, and just tourism in general. I also hope to work for a company which has relations with Japan when I graduate.”
- “I have been really interested in Japanese culture since childhood and have wanted to go to Japan ever since, and study was the chance for me to come to Japan. As Japan is an expensive country I couldn't afford coming on my own so I started looking for scholarship programs and found the one I'm enrolled in now (MEXT scholarship program).”
(5) Please write about what appealed to you about studying abroad in Japan
- “I think studying Japanese style of management in Japan is something that I can appeal with specially in my country since it's highly respected there”
- “Safe, clean, quiet”
- “I'm feeling great because at my university I get to know many friends from different countries and at the same time I've experienced the beautiful Japanese culture which is totally different that of my country. I'm blessed to have this made such an experience.”
- “Good scholarship allowance from the Japanese Ministry of Education, low crime rate, high-technology and rich culture.”
- “To achieve your personal goal and find out more about yourself”
- Introduction
- Overview of the survey
- Results - Part I: Before Studying Abroad, the Appeal of Japanese Universities
- Results - Part II: Finding a Bachelor's Degree in Japan
- Results - Part III: Regarding Social Network Services (SNS)
- Conclusion
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