So, the company I studied abroad through is supporting this scholarship to Japan. For an academic school year. At a Japanese high school (could be anywhere in japan, just depends on host families). For free. About a $10,000 value.
Now I know you are thinking oh my god awesome I'm gonna go sign up now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well hold your horses, buddy.
This is for high school students. I applied for this scholarship last year, but couldn't get it because I would have been 19 for the majority of my time in Japan (would have left about 2 months ago?). That was really lame. Make sure you are not in that category.
Due date! December 1st! If you are serious, get your stuff in right away! It is possible to do it within a month. You could do it over the weekend (it would probably take all weekend).
Can't speak Japanese? It says no previous language experience required, but if you can't speak Japanese, I strongly recommend you DO NOT GO. It will be a horrible experience. How much attention do kids at your school who can't speak English get? Not a whole lot. Of course people will be interested in you when you first get there, but the novelty will wear off fast and you'll be stuck with weirdos or language leeches.
Japan is a messed up country. In many aspects. Your American way of thinking is a no go over there. You do not want to stand out. Be assimilated or get out. I can't explain a lot of the stuff to you guys because you just won't get it. It would also take me hours and hours to do.
PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE ANIME IN JAPAN. THERE ARE NO ROBOTS. NO ULTRAMAN. NO HOT GIRLS WAITING TO POUNCE ON YOUR FOREIGN PENIS. NONE OF THAT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JAPAN BECAUSE OF ANIME, J-POP YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, VIDEO GAMES OR WOMEN, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO FILL THIS FORM OUT. DON'T EVEN LOOK AT IT. IT'S NOT FOR YOU.
Things that will help you win 1 of the 10 scholarships they are giving out: Writing skills. You have to write some essay stuff. Being able to write well is a huge, huge plus. Good grades and an interest in your own academic achievement. The ability to speak and write Japanese. Obvious reasons for that one.
With that said, I present you with the link.
I shouldn't be doing this, but I would really love to see more Americans go abroad and see the world. I am tired of the racist, closed-minded individuals here. This program has my approval, because I didn't die or anything while I was over there.
One last warning. Don't get your hopes up about Japanese food. Not even Rambo would eat some of it.
Questions? Concerns? Feel free to ask.
Now I know you are thinking oh my god awesome I'm gonna go sign up now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well hold your horses, buddy.
This is for high school students. I applied for this scholarship last year, but couldn't get it because I would have been 19 for the majority of my time in Japan (would have left about 2 months ago?). That was really lame. Make sure you are not in that category.
Due date! December 1st! If you are serious, get your stuff in right away! It is possible to do it within a month. You could do it over the weekend (it would probably take all weekend).
Can't speak Japanese? It says no previous language experience required, but if you can't speak Japanese, I strongly recommend you DO NOT GO. It will be a horrible experience. How much attention do kids at your school who can't speak English get? Not a whole lot. Of course people will be interested in you when you first get there, but the novelty will wear off fast and you'll be stuck with weirdos or language leeches.
Japan is a messed up country. In many aspects. Your American way of thinking is a no go over there. You do not want to stand out. Be assimilated or get out. I can't explain a lot of the stuff to you guys because you just won't get it. It would also take me hours and hours to do.
PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE ANIME IN JAPAN. THERE ARE NO ROBOTS. NO ULTRAMAN. NO HOT GIRLS WAITING TO POUNCE ON YOUR FOREIGN PENIS. NONE OF THAT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JAPAN BECAUSE OF ANIME, J-POP YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, VIDEO GAMES OR WOMEN, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO FILL THIS FORM OUT. DON'T EVEN LOOK AT IT. IT'S NOT FOR YOU.
Things that will help you win 1 of the 10 scholarships they are giving out: Writing skills. You have to write some essay stuff. Being able to write well is a huge, huge plus. Good grades and an interest in your own academic achievement. The ability to speak and write Japanese. Obvious reasons for that one.
With that said, I present you with the link.
I shouldn't be doing this, but I would really love to see more Americans go abroad and see the world. I am tired of the racist, closed-minded individuals here. This program has my approval, because I didn't die or anything while I was over there.
One last warning. Don't get your hopes up about Japanese food. Not even Rambo would eat some of it.
Questions? Concerns? Feel free to ask.
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