Well, going for graduate education itself can be
stressful in any country or any university, Japan is nothing special in this
aspect.
I came from a far away country to pursue studies in
Japan, I came for graduate school of engineering. Now look at it! coming from a
developing country, to Japan, to do what again? Engineering!!? where, again?
Japan, one of the technology monsters on this planet!!
September 2016, I landed in Japan, few days later,
started my Masters' program. It was a very normal experience! I never felt an
extra-ordinary and no special stress ! I mean, common, it's graduate school it
should be stressful a little, here and there, yes that was the case. Stress
goes up and down:
- You need to work harder from time to time, just as any other mainstream university!
- You may feel low, during times when you have no progress in your research.
- But you enjoy your student life as well, go out with friends, play sports, travel, engage in a healthy social life.
- You have hard times because of the Japanese language, but hey, that's a good motivation to learn it the hard way.
- You may feel homesick and this is applicable on any other foreign country.
That's
almost all what I can recall, nothing to worry about.
Studying in Japan is normal, two years will vanish
after the first few months in your university, get ready get prepared and good
luck.
Author: Ronald Katalo.
