I'm in my senior year of high school and am currently looking at colleges in Japan.?
The only problem is I would like to major in English and minor in Japanese in hopes of becoming an English teacher in Japan. But all the colleges I looked at don't offer English as a major or don't offer a teaching license. Are there any colleges I over looked? And please don't suggest any colleges outside of Japan. Thank you!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Hi there, I'm assuming you are an American and/or graduating from a high school in the US. I do not have experience in attending colleges in Japan, but I work with many Japanese elementary and middle school teachers. At what level do you wish to teach English? If you want to teach at the high school and middle school level, you will need a degree from a 4-year university, 'gakushi' aka Bachelor's, preferably in the subject you want to teach (English). To obtain your teaching license, you will need to take exams after you get the gakushi. I am not sure how it works for foreigners, but the English teachers here take a prefectural licensing exam which involves a written test, interviews, and giving an example lecture/class. If you want to teach at the university level, you will need to have an advanced degree in addition to your Bachelors, such as a Masters (shuushi) or Ph.D (hakase). Most Japanese colleges offer English as a major. Note this is English geared toward native Japanese speakers, so it won't have the literary or stylistic focus that English degrees from colleges in the States would give you. What colleges/universities have you been looking at? If you are bent on going to a college in Japan, I would suggest the prefectural university in the prefecture that you want to teach, as you have to get your teaching license from the prefecture as well. I don't know what the cost of attendance is for foreigners, but I would imagine it's quite high. Some links to get you started (I hope your Japanese reading level is good): College education in Japan: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6 List of all colleges/universities in Japan: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7 Levels and types of teachers in Japan: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%95%99%E5%93%A1%E3%81%AE%E8%81%B7
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Need school uwabaki shoes
Need school uwabaki shoes!!!!! ?
Can't find where to buy a pair before I move and transfer into a new high school in Japan. My grandma told me to buy them online before moving overseas to her house.Where do I buy a pair online? I only need the plain white pair uwabakis. I really could care less what color the toe rubber part is.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 1 Answers
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Can't find where to buy a pair before I move and transfer into a new high school in Japan. My grandma told me to buy them online before moving overseas to her house.Where do I buy a pair online? I only need the plain white pair uwabakis. I really could care less what color the toe rubber part is.
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wait to get to japan its easier. enjoy japan i live neer yokohama it great
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
The school in TOKYO DRIFT
The school in TOKYO DRIFT?
Anybody knows the school in Japan the main character goes to in the movie THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT?
Movies - 1 Answers
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you can find your answer and watch the movie here...... http://10starmovies.com/Watch-Movies-Online/The_Fast_And_The_Furious_Tokyo_Drift_2006/_349
Anybody knows the school in Japan the main character goes to in the movie THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT?
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you can find your answer and watch the movie here...... http://10starmovies.com/Watch-Movies-Online/The_Fast_And_The_Furious_Tokyo_Drift_2006/_349
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
I really like this girl from japan, i need help though :s
I really like this girl from japan, i need help though :s?
I posted a question earlier about how this girls coming to my school from japan and such and i got some pointers on how to talk to her but what are some phrases i could speak in her language or something, like heres my "romantic plan..." Im gonna accidently bump into her (actually on purpose) but i want to say sorry in her language and then ask her what her name is in japanese...i know it sounds dumb but i really just think shes just so cute and iv always loved girls from japan, korea, and china, that destinct look im in love with it. But i dont want to blow this and i think my plan would be pretty cool. another thing is shes buda and im christian, i dont have a problem with that at all but what are some things about that to, your help would be greatly apriciated thank you :)
Singles & Dating - 1 Answers
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Japanese are usually very conservative and respectful. If you are asking about what to do with a buddhist girl, I'd say respect her religion and you could start conversation with her with her religion as a topic. Sorry, your question isn't very clear. Neither is your spelling!
I posted a question earlier about how this girls coming to my school from japan and such and i got some pointers on how to talk to her but what are some phrases i could speak in her language or something, like heres my "romantic plan..." Im gonna accidently bump into her (actually on purpose) but i want to say sorry in her language and then ask her what her name is in japanese...i know it sounds dumb but i really just think shes just so cute and iv always loved girls from japan, korea, and china, that destinct look im in love with it. But i dont want to blow this and i think my plan would be pretty cool. another thing is shes buda and im christian, i dont have a problem with that at all but what are some things about that to, your help would be greatly apriciated thank you :)
Singles & Dating - 1 Answers
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Japanese are usually very conservative and respectful. If you are asking about what to do with a buddhist girl, I'd say respect her religion and you could start conversation with her with her religion as a topic. Sorry, your question isn't very clear. Neither is your spelling!
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Friday, August 24, 2012
iPods in Japan
iPods in Japan?
I'm going to school in Japan this year and was wondering this: If I buy a new iPod in Japan (I have my eye on the 80GB Video), will it be able to connect to my American Dell computer without problems? Are the iPods in Japan just like the ones found in the states, just set to Japanese language?
Music & Music Players - 1 Answers
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yep dey r. but dey're costly. I shiver at the thought of the price lol
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yes, the desimg is the same, the price is the only difference
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I'm going to school in Japan this year and was wondering this: If I buy a new iPod in Japan (I have my eye on the 80GB Video), will it be able to connect to my American Dell computer without problems? Are the iPods in Japan just like the ones found in the states, just set to Japanese language?
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yep dey r. but dey're costly. I shiver at the thought of the price lol
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yes, the desimg is the same, the price is the only difference
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
The school in TOKYO DRIFT
The school in TOKYO DRIFT?
Anybody knows the school in Japan the main character goes to in the movie THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT?
Japan - 3 Answers
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It's a movie (imagine sign language here) Just like life in America is not like the movies, Life in Japan isn't either. Movies are for entertainment real life isn't really all that entertaining.
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If it wasn't a studio set, it could have been in Los Angeles where much of the movie was filmed.
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Anybody knows the school in Japan the main character goes to in the movie THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT?
Japan - 3 Answers
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It's a movie (imagine sign language here) Just like life in America is not like the movies, Life in Japan isn't either. Movies are for entertainment real life isn't really all that entertaining.
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If it wasn't a studio set, it could have been in Los Angeles where much of the movie was filmed.
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yes, and no yes i know the name no it does not exist, it was a set that was setup and then removed a long time ago.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Foreign exchange in Japan
Foreign exchange in Japan?!?
So I am going my junior year of high school to Japan. This question is open to anybody who has done foreign exchange in Japan, who lived in Japan, or who has lived there and knows a lot about it :D I have studied a lot about the culture, so although I'm sure I will have culture shock, it won't be that bad because I will know a little bit of what to expect. I am taking online Japanese classes and so far only know a little bit, but my exchange will be in a year and a half so I will be a lot better at the language then. I will be going for a semester. So I have a few questions . . . What is appropriate/not appropriate to wear as a teenage girl in Japan? What is the typical home-life like of a Japanese teenager? What is the "social-scene" at Japanese high schools like? How will I be treated as a tall American girl? What will be expected of me not only from my school, but from my host family? Will it be easy for me to make friends if I am an outgoing person? What did teenagers do for fun on weekends/after school in Japan? Is it basically expected for me to join an after-school club/activity? If so what is a fun one to join that is fun and social and co-ed and not too physically demanding? What are schools like there? What advice can you give me? What are some basic Do's and Don'ts? so yeah if you could answer these questions the best you can that would be great . . .
Japan - 3 Answers
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kool!
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What is appropriate/not appropriate to wear as a teenage girl in Japan? i think you should wear what the harujuku kids wear! haha jk, i'd dress modestly It gets really hot in the summer, and the winters are not extremely cold either What is the typical home-life like of a Japanese teenager? Boring! You take trains everywhere though, so thats pretty cool. What is the "social-scene" at Japanese high schools like? same as in the US i guess. Kids are super smart there though, LIKE SUPER SMART!!! How will I be treated as a tall American girl? people will stare, esp. if you have blond hair. What will be expected of me not only from my school, but from my host family? idk, that is sorta a personal question. Will it be easy for me to make friends if I am an outgoing person? self explanatory What did teenagers do for fun on weekends/after school in Japan? watch tv, haha. Umm shopping? There are lots of amazing stores! Is it basically expected for me to join an after-school club/activity? If so what is a fun one to join that is fun and social and co-ed and not too physically demanding? Chess Club! haha, umm no. Idk, depends what your school has to offer. Maybe something w/ foreign relations b/c ur from the US, right? What are schools like there? Big, and everyone looks the same! haha, (b.c of the uniforms) What advice can you give me? don't miss the trains!! they will leave w/o you!! What are some basic Do's and Don'ts? do- have fun take advantage of opportunities dont- miss your family too much, be snooty to ur host family, mention how small the houses are (land is super expensive)
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So I am going my junior year of high school to Japan. This question is open to anybody who has done foreign exchange in Japan, who lived in Japan, or who has lived there and knows a lot about it :D I have studied a lot about the culture, so although I'm sure I will have culture shock, it won't be that bad because I will know a little bit of what to expect. I am taking online Japanese classes and so far only know a little bit, but my exchange will be in a year and a half so I will be a lot better at the language then. I will be going for a semester. So I have a few questions . . . What is appropriate/not appropriate to wear as a teenage girl in Japan? What is the typical home-life like of a Japanese teenager? What is the "social-scene" at Japanese high schools like? How will I be treated as a tall American girl? What will be expected of me not only from my school, but from my host family? Will it be easy for me to make friends if I am an outgoing person? What did teenagers do for fun on weekends/after school in Japan? Is it basically expected for me to join an after-school club/activity? If so what is a fun one to join that is fun and social and co-ed and not too physically demanding? What are schools like there? What advice can you give me? What are some basic Do's and Don'ts? so yeah if you could answer these questions the best you can that would be great . . .
Japan - 3 Answers
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kool!
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What is appropriate/not appropriate to wear as a teenage girl in Japan? i think you should wear what the harujuku kids wear! haha jk, i'd dress modestly It gets really hot in the summer, and the winters are not extremely cold either What is the typical home-life like of a Japanese teenager? Boring! You take trains everywhere though, so thats pretty cool. What is the "social-scene" at Japanese high schools like? same as in the US i guess. Kids are super smart there though, LIKE SUPER SMART!!! How will I be treated as a tall American girl? people will stare, esp. if you have blond hair. What will be expected of me not only from my school, but from my host family? idk, that is sorta a personal question. Will it be easy for me to make friends if I am an outgoing person? self explanatory What did teenagers do for fun on weekends/after school in Japan? watch tv, haha. Umm shopping? There are lots of amazing stores! Is it basically expected for me to join an after-school club/activity? If so what is a fun one to join that is fun and social and co-ed and not too physically demanding? Chess Club! haha, umm no. Idk, depends what your school has to offer. Maybe something w/ foreign relations b/c ur from the US, right? What are schools like there? Big, and everyone looks the same! haha, (b.c of the uniforms) What advice can you give me? don't miss the trains!! they will leave w/o you!! What are some basic Do's and Don'ts? do- have fun take advantage of opportunities dont- miss your family too much, be snooty to ur host family, mention how small the houses are (land is super expensive)
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1: You can wear any clothing in Japan. Nobody will really much notice you. #2: Huh? #3: Don't know. Sorry #4: As in where? Like at school? or what? If normal like anywhere then they will treat you like everybody else, you know just do what they are doing. #5; Just normal #6: Yeah of course. You should be great with friends. #7: Going shopping by train, going to the swimming pool, play games, play online. #8: That is your business. I don't know what you are good at #9: They are great! I went there for 1 day and I had a lot of fun! Everybody in the class were nice to me! #10: Just act like yourself! #11: Don't go around Japan ALONE! Always stay with someone you know really well hust incase!
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