Life During MEXT
Academic Requirements
- ! Poor grades can result in scholarship suspension or cancellation
- ! Extension requires good academic standing and advisor support
- ! Regular progress reports required by MEXT
- + Research students can extend from Master's to PhD with MEXT funding
Work Rules
- ! Part-time work requires special permission from immigration
- ! Maximum 28 hours/week during term, 8 hours/day during breaks
- ! Certain industries prohibited (entertainment, gambling)
- + Teaching assistantships at university often available
Social Life
- + University clubs (bu-katsu) are the best way to make Japanese friends
- + International student associations at every major university
- ~ Making deep Japanese friendships takes time and language skills
- ~ Many MEXT scholars form tight-knit communities with other international students