Japanese universities generally start the winter break before Christmas, end in January of the following year, have spring break after exams, and start a new semester in April, and so on. So, what do international students do during winter and spring break? In this article, we will introduce you to how Japanese international students spend their time in general.
1. Go home for the New Year.
After studying abroad for a year, many students are still very homesick. And parents generally want their children to go home for the Chinese New Year. If you have a lot of money, try to go home. When I went home in February, I was just in time for the vacation of my classmates in China. You can meet old friends and catch up on old times. In addition, after eating Japanese food for a long time, many international students will feel that it is too light. I will especially miss the domestic spicy stir-fry and stew. When a friend who studied abroad arrived home, what he wanted to eat most was the pancakes and fruits he bought at his doorstep. Many students will choose to go home for reunion dinner during the Chinese New Year.
2. Part-time job in Japan.
In addition to returning home, many international students choose to stay in Japan and work part-time. If you don't have enough money, or feel that the round-trip ticket back to your home country is too expensive. There are also many international students who work several jobs in Japan. It can not only reduce the burden on the family, but also allow yourself to have some savings on hand for travel or buy daily necessities. Usually, the part-time job is less than 28 hours a week, that is, about four hours a day, but during the long vacation, it can be extended to eight hours a day. In addition, there are many international students who have greatly improved their Japanese conversation skills through part-time jobs. It's also great for learning.
3. Stay in Japan to study and prepare for the next stage of the exam.
This month is a critical time to apply for scholarships and tuition waivers. The amount of scholarships and tuition waivers is not small. It can be said that if you seize this opportunity, your life will be much easier in the future. In addition, students who have completed a language school in Japan and are preparing for the entrance examination for undergraduate studies, and graduate students may choose to stay in Japan while working part-time and preparing well.