Overcoming Failure: Applying Again for the MEXT Scholarship
What should you do if you don’t get the MEXT scholarship on your first try? Don’t give up – this article is here to show you how to overcome failure and try again with confidence. How I Overcame My Own Setbacks I have spoken with many students who did not get the MEXT scholarship on […]
What happened after being admitted for the MEXT scholarship
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 […]
Should I worry about earthquakes in Japan?
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. […]