Is it worth studying in Japan?

sketchytiger · Oct 12, 2006, 05:39

I'm thinking of studying there for the summer semester. However, the price to go there is increasing each year. Last year it was at least 2,300 dollars for the tuition, breakfast and dinner, etc. *except for plane ticket, independent transportation, shopping, etc.* This year it has risen to at least 2,530 dollars!

Is it worth it to study there for a semester?

Live91 · Oct 16, 2006, 00:52

No idea but what strikes me is that my school is much more expensive already and I'm only in high school >.>! are things cheaper there ?

**Mars Man** · Oct 16, 2006, 11:08

One thing to consider is what, exactly do you want to focus on in your studying here. MM

psychochou · Oct 16, 2006, 11:41

If your studying the Japanese language, then yes it's worth it.

kooo · Oct 17, 2006, 11:49

Isn't 2530$ a lot cheaper than most American colleges cost per semester?

I'd say that's a pretty good price to be staying in Japan for a few months.

Harvey · Oct 19, 2006, 18:58

If you are studying Japanese, it's worth it.

If you have never been overseas, and this is your first opportunitiy, it's worth it!

Color red · Oct 21, 2006, 17:45

Originally Posted by Harvey

If you are studying Japanese, it's worth it.
If you have never been overseas, and this is your first opportunitiy, it's worth it!

There are many foreign individuals, who you can network with. I guess it's worth if you want to stay in asia, when you graduate.

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Color red Regular Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 227	Originally Posted by Harvey If you are studying Japanese, it's worth it. If you have never been overseas, and this is your first opportunitiy, it's worth it! There are many foreign individuals, who you can network with. I guess it's worth if you want to stay in asia, when you graduate.

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Oct 16, 2006, 11:08	#3
Mars Man Kami-sama Join Date: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 4,292 Blog Entries: 1	One thing to consider is what, exactly do you want to focus on in your studying here. MM

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psychochou それだけでいいの★ Join Date: Oct 16, 2006 Location: サバンナ～♥ Age: 23 Posts: 10	If your studying the Japanese language, then yes it's worth it.

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kooo Banned Join Date: Jun 30, 2006 Posts: 55	Isn't 2530$ a lot cheaper than most American colleges cost per semester? I'd say that's a pretty good price to be staying in Japan for a few months.

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