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Which University in Japan offers a degree in Japanese Language & Cultures?

What would be the best direction for me to do if I want to live and work in Japan?

  • Ever since I was a kid it's always been my dream to live and work in Japan. I love the Japanese culture and I have visited Japan twice. Both times I felt like not coming back to the United States. Alright, let me tell you about my situation as of right now. And I would like to know your personal opinion about what you think I should do. I'm 23 years old. Single and no kids. I'm currently in the military right now. In October 2012 I will be going to my next station. When my orders are up I'm going to request to go to Japan for October 2012. If I get Japan I will be stationed there until May of 2015 (which is when I get out of the military). My plan is to go back to school on the military base and do as much education as I can. My goal is to get out of the military with an Associates. I found a university in Japan (called Asia Pacific University) and they accept the GI Bill. I want to go to school there and start using my GI Bill for a Bachelors. The good thing about Asia Pacific University is that it's an "English Friendly" environment. So all courses are in English. But, I still want to take a course for the Japanese language. LANGUAGE: As far as language. I actually speak 2 languages. I speak English of course and I also fluent Spanish. Since I am not a school at the present time. I'm actually taking Rosetta Stone Japanese. I know enough to have a simple (not fluent) conversation. But, I'm still learning with each lesson that I take. It would even be better for me if I get stationed in Japan because I will be there for 3 years and I personally believe that the best way to learn a language is to be in the middle of that country where you are forced to learn it. So, with these factors I will have knowledge of the language before I take an actual college Japanese language courses. I am determined to make Japanese my 3rd language. My question is. What do you think I should major in? I do want to go back to school in general and get my degree. But, what would be the best career for me to get into and to start? What would be the best direction for me to do? Please let me know what your opinion (and of course it's just your opinion) is of what I should do.

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    Glad to see you have a plan and goals. But what if you don't get stationed in Japan? Is it possible to work as a civilian on the base in Japan after you leave the military? You'd have a headstart as I think you get 10 extra points towards the job hiring process for being a vet plus you can speak Japanese and your time in the service counts towards retirement. As far as degree goes get it in WHAT YOU ENJOY DOING! I know too many people/friends who chose a major for money or usefulness but hate their job. I think the odds of you graduating from University in Japan and hoping to compete with the vast amount of Japanese college grads in hiring season could be rough. Based on what I see now though things can change in 7 years or so. Best of luck!

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Well, you've taken a very good first step in deciding to learn the language, and it helps that you've been there twice before. Really, you can take whatever you want. Japan is like any developed nation & has many fields that you could go into, and I doubt any is going to shut you out just because you're a gaijin. Most go there and teach English - while most say that's it's a rewarding first step to something else, I've also heard plenty of stories about people who lament getting stuck in the "teacher trap". My first suggestion is that you follow your passion - do what you love, be it education, business, entertainment, or whatever. If that doesn't work out, you can always open a business; that's quickly becoming another popular choice among expats in Japan. The really imporatant thing is that you be marketable, regardless of what you go into. So long as you can get a job offer within a resonable amount of time post-graduation, you can stay.

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I think it is great that you have requested to be stationed in Japan. I also believe that you learn the language much better while you are emerced in it. Now the subject you should study should be either in finances or engineering. What are you interested in doing? Google companies in Japan and see what fields look interesting to you. It is a big plus for you to be fluent in English and Spanish because that will open a lot of doors for you. But you have to figure out what you are interested in. Do you like computers? Then get a bachelor sience and while you are studying try and get an internship with a company there in Japan. Work very hard and then they will hire you. I am originaly from Iran and I am fluent in Spanish, English, Italian and some french. Good Luck! I applaud you for having a goal and working hard for it.

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There is no college called "Asia Pacific University" in Japan. Some colleges have similar names. But you have to be accurate to get an accurate answer. Whatever it is, I don't think the university really has "all courses in English". Some classes might be. But only some. You have to take classes in Japan in Japanese colleges. On career, you can teach English in Japan. But other careers are very difficult, you said that you would be in military until 2015. Then go to a college. So you will be 30 or so when you tries to find a job? Most jobs in Japan have age limit. If you are over 30, it's difficult.

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