Study Japanese In Japan And Become A Full Time Student

You considered learning Japanese, but now you are looking for the best way of doing that. Everyone around you has stated their opinions regarding this aspect and each of them has a different opinion: one suggested learning the language through immersion another advised you to take Spanish courses. You even searched online for courses and software packages. However, because when you learn Japanese you do not simply learn a foreign language, but also a completely new and interesting culture, the most recommended way is to spend some time in a Japanese speaking environment. And what a best place to do that then Japan itself. You can study Japanese in Japan for some time or you might even become a full time student there.

There are some things you have to consider before packing your suitcases.

Study Japanese In Japan

The tuition expenses vary from one school to another, so no one can tell you a specific price for this. Many Japanese universities which offer student exchange programs have extensive scholarship programs.

You can find housing in the college campus. Osaka Prefecture, for example, has two dormitories especially for foreign students (Ryuugakusei-Bisa). You will only have to pay between $180 - 230 per month (equivalent of 20,000 to 25,000 yen) without any utilities if you are a full time foreign student (this means you have to attend 4 or 5 hours per day) at a University or a Specialty School.

You can rely on the public transportation service as it is very accurate and as a student you can get a Train Pass from the school you are attending. Prices depend on the trains you want to travel with (for example, Osaka has 7 train companies) and the distance you have to travel between the housing location and the school, you will pay from 8,000 yen per month (for a cheaper 3 month pass) to 23,000 yen per month (you will have access to many trains and many travel distances).

One of the most important elements when you should consider when spending more time in a foreign country is the food. Depending on what and how you want to eat, costs for food can very significantly. If you buy your food everyday at restaurants or convenience stores, you will pay a lot for the food. You will save some money if you will prepare your own foods where you live. In Japanese supermarkets items found at sales change from day to day and you have to select carefully where and what you buy, as you can save a lot of money this way. For example, you might buy chicken breast one day with 50 yens for 100 grams (this translates into $1,5 per pound), and the next day to pay twice that.

If you study some aspects of the Japanese civilization and way of life before you go study for a longer time in Japan, you will find the accommodation with the new world quite easy and will ease your Japanese learning efforts.

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