Exchange Student Programs For Japan

Exchange Student Programs For Japan?
Hello! I'm a 14yr old girl currently taking Japanese 3 in my first year of high school. I have a pretty good understanding of the Japanese language and plan to continue taking Japanese all the way to AP JP 5. I'm also AbSoLuTeLy in love with the japanese culture and language~ I have been to Japan through a local Japan~Virginia program for about 2 weeks. Currently, my GPA from middle school and first quarter of high school is a 4.0. I really want to study abroad in Japan during high school. The only problem is that I'm in a Medical Academy Program with my current high school. Therefor, I'm not allowed to miss any school. There is a senior in my class who is going to Japan AFTER high school but as a senior in Japan. I was wondering if there were any programs (Preferably cheap) that offer something like that or a semester program throughout the summer. I have a few other questions too (sorry (^.^)! ) Please and thank you! 1~If I do go to Japan after high school but as a senior in Japan, will that hinder my chances of getting into a good college? 2~I prefer to go through high school in Japan, but is going through an exchange program in college the better root? 3~Are there any good scholarships for traveling to Japan? 4~Are part time jobs and baby siting jobs enough to pay for a estimated $10,000 trip? 5~Can you recommend any good programs? Thank you very much! (^w^)/
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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There are many opportunities for cultural or student exchange, organized by the Japanese (local) government. You might want to look into such opportunities. Do you have any particular part of Japan you want to go? Japan is very small geographically compared with the U.S., for example, but is quite diverse within (meaning there are many people with different backgrounds, especially in large cities.) Those cultural exchange programs may be able to recommend some home-stays or suggest some additional advice for you. I recommend you to write to those programs and ask for some advice and the opportunity for cultural or student exchange, describing your situation, and what you want to do and where you want to go in Japan, etc. For example, here --> webmaster@studyjapan.go.jp http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/ http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/mm/cfs/004/en/index.html http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/culture/index.html http://www.mofa.go.jp/link/visit.html https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/index.html These web-addresses with ending "go.jp" are websites hosted by the government of Japan, so it should be safer and more reliable than some other private company websites ("co.jp" and others). Good Luck and hope that you can visit and have a good experience there! Best Wishes, Y. PS. Don't follow a stranger and don't walk alone at night or on a quiet street. I believe it is a common sense wherever you are in the world -- you're clever, so you understand all these things, right!? Best wishes, :-) I cannot answer the other questions -- would you try asking them again to someone else?

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What is a japanese high school like to a foreigner

What is a japanese high school like to a foreigner?
I'm foreign exchanging to japan, as a high school student as a junior and I was wondering what its like? I don't trust what my teachers tell me, because teacher's sometimes sugar coat things, ya know? So what would a will a day in a japanese high school be like? what will my first day be like? what should i expect over all?
Japan - 3 Answers
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I was once a foreign exchange student in Japan as well. For me it was always a learning experience. There will be people who will automatically like you, and then there will be those assholes who will call you an outsider and try to make you feel like shit all the time. Try memorizing their faces, because when I was a student in Japan, I kept calling everyone I knew other people's names. Now I'm not saying they all look alike, but my best bet would be to memorize their faces or at least what they have on their uniform that you will be FORCED to wear. Have fun though. The culture there is just too damn amazing
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I think your teachers would sugar coat it. There is a high probability that they will treat you badly but not always most of the time they are very kind and welcoming. Its not fair that so many people judge and say that they will treat you like a "gaijin" but most of the time it is a learning experience for them as well as you, but no matter where you go there is always going to be racism not just in Japan.
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One time I exchanged in Japan too. Upon entering, I met this annoying blonde kid in orange attire who shouted a lot. After he ran around the classroom, some spiky, black haired guy punched him in the face. However, after I blinked, this guy had turned blonde as well! I ran outside of the school and whistled. A cab arrived, and when it came near, I saw that the licence plate said "FRESH" and it had dice in the mirror. Realizing I had more important things to do, I ran back inside and collided with this short girl who upper-cutted my face (I think they called her a "tiger" or something like that). However, some blue haired nerd girl put her in her place and shouted "TIMMY!" or something like that. I asked a teacher what I should do, and he (his name was Kimera or something like that) looked at me with his mouth wide open and said, "Wakarimasen, lol."

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I have a headache 24/7 which is continuing for 2 years now, i went to the doctors but they said theres nthing

I have a headache 24/7 which is continuing for 2 years now, i went to the doctors but they said theres nthing?
I am 17 years old, going to an international school in Japan. I'm half British and half Japanese. Everyday i get alot of homework and i end up doing it past midnight almost everyday or waking up early. I do not get very good grades, even though i try to. During the time that i try to finish my homework fast, i listen to music of all genres. Help or advise please!
Pain & Pain Management - 4 Answers
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Maybe it's stress, see what happens when school is out for the summer. Good luck
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Headaches are caused by tight muscles in your neck. Once those muscles are released your headache will be gone. Here's how to release your neck muscles: Neck Put your hands alongside your head so your thumbs are on the front of the muscle under your ear and your fingers are on the back of the muscle behind your head. Squeeze your thumb and fingers together and hold. Relax your body. After 45 seconds, slowly lower your head as far as you can, release the pressure but hold your neck lowered for another 30 seconds. With your neck in the lowered position, replace your thumbs in under the ears and your fingers behind your head but right next to your skull this time. Press your fingers and thumbs together again and hold. Relax your body while waiting. When the muscles have all released, slowly lift your head until it’s level again, release the pressure but hold your head like that for another 30 seconds.
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You have two of the well known reasons for headache; tenssion and lack of sleep. Don't take any medicine. Just sleep well and drink lots of water; keep a bottle of water next to you while studying and sip a little evetry 15 minutes. Also, you should take it easy with studying. You acn produce and understand better if you have enough sleep.
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Did they x-ray your neck? maybe that's the problem????? Also, try getting proper sleep!

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Does the University of Tokyo offer classes in interior design

Does the University of Tokyo offer classes in interior design?
I'm 13 and i'd like to study in collage about interior design. I would like to attend collage at University of Tokyo. It's the best school in japan. I'm just wondering whether they offer classes in interior design. i just started getting so into my studies and starting to get information about my future :) any more helpful information would be great! :D thank you in advance! Ï reasked this question because i didnt get any replies back.
Japan - 2 Answers
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No. They do not have interior design major.
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You better become fluent in Japanese because even if they did have interior design classes they would not be in English. Not trying to bash Japan, but you'll probably get a better college education in America (if you are American).

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