Cindy Said:

are there any scholarships for HIGH SCHOOL students studying in japan?

We Answered:

There are, especially through YFU. Your problem is it's too late to apply for them. While you can still apply to go, applications for the scholarships usually close at the end of October.
http://www.yfu.org/
Rotary is also much cheaper, but more competitive and may also be closed.
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYout…

Franklin Said:

Is there any abroad studying programs to japan with good financial aid?

We Answered:

scholarships.onlinewebshop.net - it has detailed info how to apply for financial aid and scholarships to get more cash.

Sam Said:

Are there any black women that could share their experiences studying abroad or living in Japan?

We Answered:

From what ive heard,you will definately stand out. Its not that they dont like you, but that Japan is about 99% homogenous, so most have never seen a black person. Dont be suprised if a few of them want to touch your hair or rub your skin to see if the color comes off... they are mostly just curious... Also they might even think of you as an exotic beauty!! Cool huh? Im moving to korea in a few months so im curious about life in asia as well. I wish you the best of luck....

Add on: I just came across this lady called Kay. She keeps a video blog about life in Japan on youtube. She is African american, Its a good blog...check it out.


http://youtube.com/user/khalilahinjapan

Bobby Said:

Studying in Japan, what (additional) costs do I need to think of?

We Answered:

Transportation within Fukuoka and personal spending costs.

Clifton Said:

What is the practicality of an American studying in Japan?

We Answered:

If you want to study in Japan like college wise you can go to Temple University. It is an American school and you are in the heart of Japan. http://www.tuj.ac.jp/default.html ( temple japan campus)
The school is american credited and the school that funds it is Temple University in Pennsylvania.
Also, you can go to Sophia University, but it is a Japanese school but has a liberal arts program there that has teachers that speak English. http://www.sophia.ac.jp/e/e_toppage.nsf
Or maybe Lakeland University. http://www.japan.lakeland.edu/e/


and no japan is not really ahead like you think of