Essential things you need to know about the MEXT scholarship I noticed that many students who want to study in Japan on the MEXT scholarship don’t know much about it. Therefore, I put together a list of frequently asked questions that you might find helpful. Please feel free to add any other inquiries in the…
About a month before my departure for Japan, I received the final call from the Japanese embassy, announcing that I had to prepare some documents, apply for the student visa and take part in the orientation of the MEXT students. As you can see, nothing was sure until that moment. At the same time, I…
For this article, I will imagine that you are not starting from scratch, but you are just trying to fill in the gaps. If you must study from zero, then you will need much more time to prepare for this scholarship. The main challenge with the MEXT scholarships is that there is no official syllabus….
How hard are MEXT scholarship tests? Let’s not beat around the bush here, the answer to this question is unfortunately yes. MEXT scholarship tests are quite challenging. They are also long, and you need to be able to focus for a few hours in a row, especially for the undergraduate MEXT scholarship. All tests have…
MEXT Student Profile What traits you need if you want to become a MEXT student So, you have decided to apply for the MEXT scholarship. You checked your eligibility; you are determined, and all seems fine so far. But maybe you want to go the extra mile and get a little advantage for yourself. Then…
How many earthquakes in Japan? There are quite a few earthquakes in Japan, due to its location along the Ring of Fire. The country lies on four tectonic plates. Consequently, there can be 2-3 earthquakes a day and many tremors. In Tokyo, I usually feel some tremors, and from time to time a small quake….
What about the MEXT math test? The purpose of the MEXT math exam is to test international students who apply for the Japanese monbukagakusho undergraduate scholarship program if they have the necessary academic ability in mathematics required for studying at universities in Japan. There are two tests: Math A and Math B tests. Students who…
In this article you will find essential points about how to prepare for the MEXT scholarship and succeed in accomplishing your dream to study in Japan.
My top 4 Japanese dishes that I can eat anytime, anywhere! It is too difficult to decide on just four dishes since I love food in general and traditional Japanese food in particular. I tried lots of things, and I loved them all. Some of my favorites are: uni (sea urchin), natto (YES!!) – traditional…
MEXT scholarship allowance How much money does a MEXT student receive and is it enough for daily life? Receiving the MEXT scholarship (Japanese government scholarship) is an excellent accomplishment that we should be proud of. But is the monthly allowance truly sufficient for our daily life in Japan? We dream of going to Japan so…