10 tips you NEED TO KNOW before studying abroad in japan (+ my experience)

a couple days ago marks my one year since I landed in Japan for my study abroad experience so I wanted to make this video! I had so much fun in Japan and wanted to share things I'm glad I did while I was over there. I really hope this helps, I really wanted to share things I didn't really see others talk about in my own research!
To anyone thinking about studying abroad in Japan, do it!
And to anyone who is about to go, you're gonna have so much fun!
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[@missfazz21]

Hi! I've seen many of your Japan videos and will be studying abroad in August! I'm studying in Nagoya and am both very nervous and excited! This video helped a lot because I haven't been able to find much on like actual tips so thank you!

[@pambi._]

Awwwww yay i’m so glad i could help!!! I just came back from a japan trip and im working on editing those atm, so i hope those help you out as well!! 🫶🫶 you’re gonna have the best time!!

[@Nagisaclips]

I want to apply - but what is the youngest you can be for the program?

[@pambi._]

For the UCEAP program (which is apart of the UC uni system) u have to be a UC student (so earliest is a first year of uni) for the ICU university program! That is what i did! I know that ICU also has a program called kenkyusei, where u can be a student for a year, but your classes dont count towards a degree. I think for the kenkyusei program, you need a bachelors degree. More info about ICU’s programs are here: www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/categories/#kenkyusei . Its also more expensive since you cant really use fafsa money to help cover it (i dont think).

[@Andreaboitel]

I wanna apply but I think im too old T_T What was the age range?

[@pambi._]

I did it through my uni but application wise i dont think there is an age limit! For my classes the general age range was like 18-25 but i had some classmates who were like late twenties! The university i went to also had a graduate program so there were people of older ages as well!

[@Andreaboitel]

@@pambi._ Thank you!! I’m gonna apply next year

[@anas_sarker]

How you got Admission in ICU? What was the process?

[@pambi._]

I applied through UCEAP which is the University of California study abroad system! But I sent in my application and ICU approved me (w/ transcript, personal essays, etc). From there I was contacted by ICU and my study abroad advisors to complete some other forms for my student visa (finance/health documents and such)!

[@anas_sarker]

Thanks for your valuable information 💗