Feeling sad about leaving high school is a normal sensation. This time of life has been significant and meaningful. In this time, remember to allow yourself to process these feelings of loss. Be patient as these feelings may take more time to pass than you’d like. How do you feel […]
Here are some of the most common myths surrounding mature age study. While school leavers apply to courses using their Year 12 results, non-school leavers are able to gain admission based on work and life experience. Even if you didn ™t finish high school, it is still possible to enter […]
Cons of Taking a Gap Year You can get used to the lifestyle you start living and it can be hard to motivate yourself to go back for many reasons. Some people find they like the slower paced lifestyle they adopt during their gap year; some people enjoy making a […]
If there are no physical reasons for your child’s school refusal, the GP may refer your child to a mental health professional such as a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist. A mental health professional will help your child to learn skills to deal with their anxiety about going to school. How […]
William Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid at Harvard, says Harvard accepts students who apply after their gap year. Can you take a gap year and then apply to university? Yes, universities do accept prospective students who have undertaken a gap year. The majority of universities welcome those who […]
In general, studying in any country as a foreigner is never an easy task, and Japan is not different FROM OTHERS. Therefore, it is not strange for people to struggle with studying in Japan. Nonetheless, when compared to many other countries, it is not really difficult to study in Japan […]
Yes, you can study in Japan without knowing the Japanese language. Several individuals have done it before you and many more will still do it after you. However, your options for schools will be likely limited to international high schools, colleges, and universities that offer some programs in the English […]
Of course, not everyone also goes to university once they leave school, with some people learning whilst being a mature student, whether that be in their 20s, or at any point during their lifetime. However, many people do achieve their A-level results and go to university straight away, at the […]
Even if Japan lags behind the US in terms of piercings, it’s clear that piercings aren’t completely unheard of in Japan; but that’s not to say that all piercings are seen as acceptable all of the time. There are a lot of variables to this equation. Unsurprisingly, more younger people […]
To enrol in subjects, or apply for a full degree, you need to be at least 13 years old. What age can you go to university in Australia? The age of admission to university is usually 18 (although most admit exceptional students at a younger age) and courses are usually […]
Things Tourists Should Never Do While Visiting Tokyo Lingering over meals. Making substitutions. Tipping. Talking loudly on the train. Taking pictures without permission. Wearing your shoes inside. Blocking the escalator. Getting close in public. What are the dangers in Tokyo? Warnings & Dangers in Tokyo OVERALL RISK : LOW. Tokyo […]
Tipping is not customary in Japan. In fact, it can be considered rude and insulting in many situations. Most Japanese restaurants require customers to pay for their meals at the front register, rather than leave money with the waiter or waitress. Why is it polite to tip in Japan? The […]
At 13, Japan’s base age of consent is the lowest of any developed country. However, many prefectures also have local “corruption of minors” or “obscenity statutes” (淫行条例) which raise the de-facto age of consent to 16-18, unless they are in a “sincere romantic relationship”, usually determined by parental consent. Can […]
In many cases, students take their gap year or semester right after high school before they begin college coursework. You can also take a gap after any semester of college, or after college graduation. What is it called when you take a year off between high school and college? The […]
According to the Embassy of Japan, students from the US entering Japan for 90 or fewer days will not require a student visa. Longer term programs such as semester and full-year will require students to have a visa upon entry, but program providers will help students with the visa application […]