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Hope we see each other in Japan! Have fun!And also I just wanted to say it was nice to chat with you guys during this long long application process, you made it a lot easier! Have a great time in Japan!
What sort of problems? (If you dont mind me asking!)I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to talk with everyone throughout this process! You have all been so helpful and kind, so thank you.
I've been having many problems with my supervising professor here already. I talked to the international support staff and they were very kind and opened up a line of communication and have been helping me out a lot. If anyone is having problems communicating with their supervising professor, definitely ask for some advice! It's been invaluable to me.
What sort of problems? (If you dont mind me asking!)
Wow. That seems very odd. I wonder why he is doing that. You kind of go on a limb and trust a professor and join the University/lab, having such things happen the moment you arrive must be scary.He has been not replying to my emails, and he did not show up for a meeting that he arranged for us. He also has told his other students that I'm from Spain rather than Australia, which was quite odd haha. So it's been a bit difficult for me to figure out how to communicate with him.
Try something like this. You have explained why you want to do your research but I think adding a schedule might be a good idea.Hello everyone!
(Sorry if this is not the right place to post this)
I'm about to apply for the MEXT program for a master's of science degree in material engineering, focus on metallurgy.
Was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to review my "Field of Study and Study Program" paper and give feedback as this is the first time I ever write anything like this and it feels like I'm fumbling to write a good one.
All criticism is appreciated!
This is a link to my current version it, you can comment directly at the link or in this forum and I will read it. Thanks in advance for your help!
r.fieldofstudy (1).docx - Google Docs
Hello~ I feel like a big reason why I was awarded the monbusho scholarship, was because of the assistance freely given on online communities like this one. So, to pay that forward, I've uploaded a research proposal for people to look at to structure their own proposals.
Full disclaimer, the research proposal I have uploaded was part of a failed application for the Monbusho scholarship in 2015, but it's much the same (in terms of its structure, though no subject matter) as the proposal I submitted for 2016, and was accepted upon.
Try something like this. You have explained why you want to do your research but I think adding a schedule might be a good idea.
Okay. I understand.The problem I have is that in this field you can't really just pick a topic and start working with it, you need some pretty big and expensive machines to even test things so it highly depends on what you are presented with. Do you suggest a make a schedule even if I might not even work with that specific process?
An example is 'precipitation hardening' and 'annealing', their process are on the surface the same, but the result is completely different and needs different equipment and material, and personally I have no problem researching either or most of the things surrounding metallurgy.
If you don't mind, can I ask you which school in Hiroshima University are you studying? I am applying MEXT this year and Hiroshima University is my first choice. But I am quite worry because of your comment about supervisor. Thank you.He has been not replying to my emails, and he did not show up for a meeting that he arranged for us. He also has told his other students that I'm from Spain rather than Australia, which was quite odd haha. So it's been a bit difficult for me to figure out how to communicate with him.
If you don't mind, can I ask you which school in Hiroshima University are you studying? I am applying MEXT this year and Hiroshima University is my first choice. But I am quite worry because of your comment about supervisor. Thank you.
It's really good to know that. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Hope to see you there next year.Education Things have improved a lot here since I first made that post! In fact, my supervisor was sick and hospitalised without my knowing. This university is really beautiful and relaxed and a wonderful environment for international students, so don't let my bad experience (which got better!) put you off.
Yes, definitely let me know if you end up coming here!It's really good to know that. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Hope to see you there next year.
Since You have already arrived in Japan and spent probably about 1-2 months there, would some of you guys mind sharing his experience?
Yes I agree with this idea, being proactive is a key towards building networks in universities. @SalpiesMy experience is probably a bit different than others because the location of Hiroshima University is kind of inaka. It's such a strong community environment here, the town is pretty much just the university, so I recognise people everyone I go. For that reason I think it's been easier than I thought to feel comfortable here. My biggest recommendation to others is just to join things! See a flyer about a free bus tour? Join! An intercultural movie night? Join! Easiest way to meet people and feel part of the university.