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…

MEXT Japanese test skills No matter if you are applying for the undergraduate scholarship or research scholarship, the Japanese language is essential. Both undergrad and research students will have to go through a MEXT Japanese test at the beginning of the MEXT application. Why you need the Japanese language: – MEXT Japanese test – Preparatory…

What is the difference between research and undergraduate MEXT scholarships? Do you want to apply for one of the MEXT scholarships, but you are not quite sure which one to choose? There are 7 MEXT scholarships in total that you can apply for. In this article, I will focus on the difference between research and…

3 mistakes you should never do in Japan [spacer height=”5px”] Thinking back, I’ve been haunted by some of my past mistakes I made in Japan in the beginning of my study period on the MEXT scholarship. Honestly, it is easier to make a big long list of mistakes and weird things I’ve done or said…

3 great things MEXT students should do in Japan [spacer height=”5px”] It took some time to put together this small list of accomplishments I’m proud of. In the beginning, only bad things came to my mind and I could only remember the most embarrassing situations, but then I remembered that there are some very good…