MEXT Scholarship 2015 (Research Students)

[wildfire77]

Hiya, I received my flight itinerary and leaving 1st April, I also got placed in Nagatsuta house for Tokyo Tech. I was wondering if the other Tokyo Tech applicants got their dorm info as well?

 

[Linker]

Hiya, I received my flight itinerary and leaving 1st April, I also got placed in Nagatsuta house for Tokyo Tech. I was wondering if the other Tokyo Tech applicants got their dorm info as well?

What is your itinerary, if you don't mind answering that.

 

[wildfire77]

What is your itinerary, if you don't mind answering that.

Since I'm from South Africa, my route starts off in Cape Town to Dubai to Narita airport. I leave on the 1st and arrive on the 2nd. I hope that answers your question

 

[Kanguoft]

Only a month and few days left and we're all in Japan. The wait is killing me softly, but in a good way!

My school in Japan has yet to receive my form for the student ID, well passed the deadline (damn you USPS) but it clearly doesn't affect me as I'm simply ecstatic at the thought living in Tokyo for 2 years.

Though, I've been engaging in rather strange behaviours lately, which is only compounded by the fact that I've lived in many asian cities for long period of time in previous years. But for some reason the thought of living in Japan seems even more entralling.

So I'm kinda curious about people's strange behaviours during the waiting game haha

Lately I am constantly:

- refreshing my email account in case my uni there sends me an email.....even though I get instant notifications....
- I keep on opening google maps and try to visit the area around my dorm....I seriously get lost everytime
- I review the documents to be submitted on the first day...even though I clearly know they are filled properly
- I look up repeatedly the cost of living for Tokyo....even though by now I must know the numbers by heart...

And I'm sorta enjoying those little habits...am I going crazy? hahaha

 

[AstroPhysicist]

Hello! Is there anyone here who will be similarly going to TUFS on April 2015 for language training? Also, is there anyone who will enter Sokendai afterwards? Thank you!

 

[AmerikaJin5]

Lately I am constantly:

- refreshing my email account in case my uni there sends me an email.....even though I get instant notifications....
- I keep on opening google maps and try to visit the area around my dorm....I seriously get lost everytime
- I review the documents to be submitted on the first day...even though I clearly know they are filled properly
- I look up repeatedly the cost of living for Tokyo....even though by now I must know the numbers by heart...

And I'm sorta enjoying those little habits...am I going crazy? hahaha

Oh my gosh, no way...I've been doing the exact same sort of things! That's uncanny
Thing is, I'm not even leaving until October haha but I still do the same things. I've gone so far as to get on GoogleMaps - StreetView and actually do a 'virtual walk' to my lab building from several potential apartment locations...weird, I know! But once I see a route/surroundings, I never get lost, so this will prepare me for what I'll be seeing every day

I've had a hard time finding a solid way to price train tickets if I need to live in an apartment further from campus...any luck? Or will you be living close enough to walk/bike? I'm hoping I can bike at least...

 

[Kanguoft]

Oh my gosh, no way...I've been doing the exact same sort of things! That's uncanny
Thing is, I'm not even leaving until October haha but I still do the same things. I've gone so far as to get on GoogleMaps - StreetView and actually do a 'virtual walk' to my lab building from several potential apartment locations...weird, I know! But once I see a route/surroundings, I never get lost, so this will prepare me for what I'll be seeing every day

I've had a hard time finding a solid way to price train tickets if I need to live in an apartment further from campus...any luck? Or will you be living close enough to walk/bike? I'm hoping I can bike at least...

I got placed at the Komaba International Lodge which is literally minutes from the Komaba campus where my adviser is. But maybe the language classes will be at the Hongo campus, requiring some computing. Now that you mention it, you're right, I should probably calculate the time and money that would required 0_o hahahah

 

[melococ0]

- refreshing my email account in case my uni there sends me an email.....even though I get instant notifications....
- I keep on opening google maps and try to visit the area around my dorm....I seriously get lost everytime
- I review the documents to be submitted on the first day...even though I clearly know they are filled properly
- I look up repeatedly the cost of living for Tokyo....even though by now I must know the numbers by heart...

I do the exact same things, plus check over the forum every three hour a day.

 

[ADevilSword]

I applied MEXT scholarship as research student recommended by university at Kyoto university on the early of Jan 2015. Anyone knows the scholarship announcement date of Kyoto university, because it does not mention on university web page. Thank you.

 

[b4lmung]

I applied MEXT scholarship as research student recommended by university at Kyoto university on the early of Jan 2015. Anyone knows the scholarship announcement date of Kyoto university, because it does not mention on university web page. Thank you.

Hi ADevilSword,
The final results for "general" uni recommendation should be out by the end of April.
However, If the course that you applied is "International Priority Graduate Program(PGP)", they will notify the final result around June-July.

BTW, we should discuss on this matter in this thread

 

[lgr]

Hello! Is there anyone here who will be similarly going to TUFS on April 2015 for language training? Also, is there anyone who will enter Sokendai afterwards? Thank you!

I am also going to TUFS for language training!

 

[lgr]

Only a month and few days left and we're all in Japan. The wait is killing me softly, but in a good way!

My school in Japan has yet to receive my form for the student ID, well passed the deadline (damn you USPS) but it clearly doesn't affect me as I'm simply ecstatic at the thought living in Tokyo for 2 years.

Though, I've been engaging in rather strange behaviours lately, which is only compounded by the fact that I've lived in many asian cities for long period of time in previous years. But for some reason the thought of living in Japan seems even more entralling.

So I'm kinda curious about people's strange behaviours during the waiting game haha

Lately I am constantly:

- refreshing my email account in case my uni there sends me an email.....even though I get instant notifications....
- I keep on opening google maps and try to visit the area around my dorm....I seriously get lost everytime
- I review the documents to be submitted on the first day...even though I clearly know they are filled properly
- I look up repeatedly the cost of living for Tokyo....even though by now I must know the numbers by heart...

And I'm sorta enjoying those little habits...am I going crazy? hahaha

haha I am definitely using Google maps.

 

[Linker]

Since I'm from South Africa, my route starts off in Cape Town to Dubai to Narita airport. I leave on the 1st and arrive on the 2nd. I hope that answers your question

Yeah, thanks.

And about these behaviors, I also do that all haha. Specially because my university still hasn't emailed me about dorm and orientations, so I've been waiting constantly.

 

[afree87]

I actually did something even goofier than you guys, I made a Google Earth recording that flies through the Tokyo skyline and lands next to my dormitory. I recommend this software for true obsessives. :hilarious:

I think when we get there, we should write a MEXT Guide to Tokyo to give future accepted applicants something to read.

 

[Kanguoft]

I actually did something even goofier than you guys, I made a Google Earth recording that flies through the Tokyo skyline and lands next to my dormitory. I recommend this software for true obsessives. :hilarious:

I think when we get there, we should write a MEXT Guide to Tokyo to give future accepted applicants something to read.

Ugh? How do you do those? Are the files that are created sharable? Imma try that too hahaha

 

[P Yk Chong]

It seems like everyone is too exciting for the future journey (or adventure) in Japan. Well, I had looked up a lot of Japan documentaries and customary practices so that I can get use to then when in there.
I bet most of the people will just run google streetview to "stalk" the future place we are living soon. =)
I even used it to look up few good locations to rent a room sooner when i move out from student dormitory.

I actually did something even goofier than you guys, I made a Google Earth recording that flies through the Tokyo skyline and lands next to my dormitory. I recommend this software for true obsessives. :hilarious:

I think when we get there, we should write a MEXT Guide to Tokyo to give future accepted applicants something to read.

I gonna put all the encounters that made me get the scholarship sooner in the blog. hehe.

 

[ADevilSword]

Hi ADevilSword,
The final results for "general" uni recommendation should be out by the end of April.
However, If the course that you applied is "International Priority Graduate Program(PGP)", they will notify the final result around June-July.

BTW, we should discuss on this matter in this thread

THX, b4lmung.
I've just got news about my application that it already got through university and subsequently submit to the government now. So, how long this consideration take? or the same period as your kindly answer, by the end of April.

 

[b4lmung]

THX, b4lmung.
I've just got news about my application that it already got through university and subsequently submit to the government now. So, how long this consideration take? or the same period as your kindly answer, by the end of April.

I don't know the exact date but the graduate school which I applied said that MEXT usually gives them the screening results in April.

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[ADevilSword]

I don't know the exact date but the graduate school which I applied said that MEXT usually gives them the screening results in April.

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[k78285]

Hi everyone!

I'm interested to know if anyone here applied for a master's program in the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS). Unlike most of the experiences posted here, GRIPS handles the scholarship arrangements for those who are also applying for financial aid so there is no longer any need for the applicants to apply separately to funding agencies. I was selected as a preliminary candidate for the MEXT scholarship and I have already forwarded the necessary documents they have requested last month.

I am not sure if this indicates that I have a good chance of getting in and I am hoping to hear from other hopefuls.

 

[melococ0]

I finally received my itinerary. I'm extremely happy. It's real, more than before.

 

[Linker]

I finally received my itinerary. I'm extremely happy. It's real, more than before.

Congrats buddy. I'm so eager for mine haha. Whats your itinerary? Do you receive an email by MEXT or the consulate?
Just about 4 weeks for us all.

 

[melococ0]

Congrats buddy. I'm so eager for mine haha. Whats your itinerary? Do you receive an email by MEXT or the consulate?
Just about 4 weeks for us all.

I received an email from the officer of the embassy. I'm from Colombia. My itinerary goes like Colombia/Houston/Narita/Sapporo. Ganbatte friend. They are coming.

 

[Kanguoft]

I received an email from the officer of the embassy. I'm from Colombia. My itinerary goes like Colombia/Houston/Narita/Sapporo. Ganbatte friend. They are coming.

Wow first time I head of having to change plane 3 times for a trip 0_o At least you'll get to stretch your legs hehe

Guess I a bit more lucky, they gave me a direct flight Toronto --> Haneda~ Haven't been to the Haneda airport yet

 

[melococ0]

Wow first time I head of having to change plane 3 times for a trip 0_o At least you'll get to stretch your legs hehe

Guess I a bit more lucky, they gave me a direct flight Toronto --> Haneda~ Haven't been to the Haneda airport yet

I know. It's seems like I'm traveling for 48 hours, but it's just that I'm going to the future hehe.
I understand the many changes, because my country is in South America and it doesn't have a direct flight to Japan.