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Monbukagakusho Scholarship for Postgraduate!!

skfer,

Be patient. We have just received an e-mail from our embassy here saying that we will only know the results of our application the earliest this Friday (20 February 2009). I am nervous too...
 

Thanks, I read that too. That's why I'm a little worried. Philosophy is closely related to history, and much of what I studied can be applied. Just not my thesis. I wrote my thesis in metaphysics.

I figure I'll be fine if I write a good research proposal, get a recommendation from a history professor and demonstrate my knowledge during the interview. But at the same time, I'd like to hear from a few people who did history. I'm also researching something philosophy related, but that idea is still nascent.
 
ooilingfan,
when do I get to meet your family?

skfer,
Some of us have only received something from our university, but nothing official from the embassy.

hehe, the malaysian embassy sent everyone an email? Seems like you guys are annoying Ms. Yin.
 
Ms Yin says they're expecting the confirmed list of universities + Supervisors by this friday, however, it's not promised by Japan officials. If it comes we should be receiving phone calls first, then the hardcopies the following week.
Universities should be contacting respective recipients any time soon, given the load of paperwork to file. The embassy will not provide us on the orientation details or anything related to the program, we will be liaising directly with the Admissions office of respective unis on accommodation, program registration, and many other stuff.

>Menrui
when i can afford to bring them in =p
 
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I got the confirmation letter from my supervisor to study in Hokkaido University around 3 weeks ago. In the letter it state that I will start my programme on the 1st of April. However, in Ms Yin email, she said if we applied for April intake, we will be leaving in April meaning that I will reach Japan after the start date. Will any issue occur because of the different dates?? I dont want to email my supervisor yet until I get the confirmation from our embassy. just to share my situation and what u guys think??

Also, if any unfortunate event occur, near the date of departure, is it possible to change my start date to OCtober intake?? Anyone heard of this?

Thnx
 
ooilingfan,


cookie,
usually April 1rst is within the spring holiday, and the semester doesn't start until several days after. do you know your academic calender? well, even if it is a day or 2 late, it should really matter.
 
> cookie
Usually class starts during the first or 2nd week of April.
Why don't you write to the admissions office and ask for your academic calendar
Personally i don't think it's good to delay your departure till October just to avoid missing a few days' classes. By doing that you're actually 6 months short of the education.
Even if you have to arrive late, i'm sure you can catch up over a couple of days.
The embassy doesn't have our departure date yet. Hence the best is to check with our respective Unis.
wow, hokkaido, samui desu ne!
such an extreme switch from malaysia (freaking hot) to hokkaido =)
I wish i'm as brave, read that hokkaido is a beautiful place
 
normally there will be an orientation week so being 1-2 days late is okay. classes only begin on the 2nd week so u won't be really missing much.

yeap, i heard that hokkaido is a very nice place too. would wanna make a trip there!
 
c0ok1e said:
I got the confirmation letter from my supervisor to study in Hokkaido University around 3 weeks ago.
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Look forward to seeing you there. That's where it looks like I'll be ending up in April (paying my own way, of course).
 
Hello,I'm "most probably" finishing my Physics undergrad this September.I'm currently doing research on polymers although I have decided to continue my studies theoretical physics.
Anyways,I searched the forums and couldn't find the next question.It is stated in the application details that a certificate of graduation should be attached with the rest of the application papers or an attested document certifying that I will graduate.Despite this it is stated that scholarship will not be awarded to people concidered future-graduate and are unable to graduate on the set time.So,how does the application work in such a "future-graduate" case,if possible at all?
Also does it matter that the field I want to continue my studies in (theoretical physics),is not related to my current research (Indirectly meaning the thesis abstract)?
And one more .A recommendation of the principal or advisor of the university is needed.Unfortunately we have no advisor and the principal should not be able to comment on me since,well,the principal and me had no contact what so ever.Should this be replaced by just a recommendation of an other proffesor?

I so hope I can get the scholarship!And congrats to everyone admited.
 
>c0ok1e
You can find the academic calendar of your university on their website.

>Nall-ohki
Good luck to you!

>Grieverheart
I think as long as your studies has a little relation on what you planned to do in Japan, it is ok. Try confirming that with your embassy or consulate. You should consider applying.

I am not sure the case in other countries, but in Malaysia, as long as you graduate before you are leaving to Japan, it is ok for you to apply. For us here, if we are still studying, we should submit a letter or certification saying we will finish our studies before a certain date (which complies to the period before leaving to Japan).

As for recommendation, it can be your dean, supervisor, professor or lecturer. That's the case here in Malaysia. Try confirming that again with your embassy or consulate.

Good luck!
 
My suggestion is to talk to the principal (dean?) anyways. Then add in the recommendations of two people who actually do know you well. If the principal is the only one who fits the bill, then go with him. Just make sure you ask in the right way and clearly explain why you specifically need HIS recommendation. If you ask in the way, you will have answered most of the questions for him. "How are the applicant's interpersonal skills?", "well, the applicant did an amazing job smooth talking me into giving this recommendation".

You'll be helped along in your quest by the fact that it is the man's job to help out students and see that you do well. And, if they aren't satisfied with his recommendation, you still have a pair of recommendations from professors or advisers that know you well.

The risks of a bit too much are far less than the risks of a bit too little.
 
Hello everyone,
I'm applying as a research student at Kyodai, and I hope to continue mu education there in master studies in sociology department. I didn't hear anything from the university yet (or my adviser), and as everyone else I'm very anxious and waiting for the results.
I was wondering about one thing. Does anyone know how one 'upgrades' his/her status from research student to a regular, in my case, master student? I guess we have to take entrance exams, together with Japanese students, right? Unfortunately, my adviser decided that I don't need the 窶愿ｺ窶怒ﾅ津ｪ窶能窶敕ｵ窶ｹﾂｳﾋ?ｧ, so I will have to work on my own to improve my Japanese so that it will become good enough to take exams and follow classes. But I guess that even if I don't follow the 'Japanese preparatory course', I can still take part in the entrance exams?
 

Please check with the graduate school / admissions office. They should be able to advise you on that.
Entrance exams are regulated by the University itself, so you can't really compare with other Unis or you might be misguided.
The entrance exam will be some time next year February. So don't worry too much for now. You can write to them / ask them when they contact you. I'm sure after they compiled the list of International students soon before end of Feb, they will make contact with you to get your details and guide you on the registration process.
 

students attending kyoudai that are government sponsored international students, that would be us , are exempt from taking the entrance exam
so no need to worry about that at all
 
menrui said:
ooilingfan,

cookie,
usually April 1rst is within the spring holiday, and the semester doesn't start until several days after. do you know your academic calender? well, even if it is a day or 2 late, it should really matter.
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U r right.. I duno my academic calendar... In fact I dun even bother to know it... I thought research student are suppose to work whole year round and doesnt follow the academic calendar... isnt the calender only for undergrads where they go to classes??? Can someone explain plz... If we r following academic calendar im afraid i might not finish my research..


Nall-ohki said:
Yeah, pretty much. It'll cost me all my savings, but it's what I want. :-/
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Then u can come alittle later than april... After i get to know the place we can meet up and ill show u around.. or maybe we'll explore together since im also new there...
 
Nall-ohki, ganbatte ne!! Am really glad at least you are getting what you want, though in another way.... shall visit you guys in Hokkaido then! Haha..

Cookie, research students DO follow the academic calender. So it's important for you to know...
 
>Cookie
not the postgraduate program academic calendar
But the 6 months intensive japanese language course academic calendar (if it's any different from the main calendar)
You are taking the intensive japanese language course right?
usually the course is parked under a separate school/faculty/dept - international students centre / language centre etc, so they have their own calendar on that.
 
>c0ok1e
Have they informed you where will you be studying your Japanese Langauge? It will be important for you to know that in order to inquire things...

I think when you are in your lab, you will have to follow the academic calendar, you might find nobody in the lab during holidays. However, most labs are opened 24-7, according to my lecturer, who was previously studying there.

As for Master course, you will have to take a few credits in studies, therefore, academic calendar is important. Unlike the other countries, students studying in Japan will have to cope with studies and research in their Master period.
 
Hey guys!
Phew!
Just got an e-mail from the Admissions Office, informing me, that I'll stay at the Shugakuin International House for the first 6 months.
Now, I guess, it's just the call from the embassy I must wait for. WoOhoOOo!
Anybody from the Turtle squad goin' to Shugakuin?!
Congrats to everyone with confirmations!
@menrui / @ ooilingfan a friend of mine is also going to OU, she's a heck of a fun to be with. Hope ya get along. ^^
 

No message regarding dorms or from the embassy yet for me, though I *really* hope to get Shugakuin as well... Congrats!
 

Congrats Makkuro

looking forward to meeting your friend =)
 
3 9 10.000 guys! ^^
@oronen,
Your first choice was Shugakuin? Ph, ya get in, few more days maybe. It depends on graduate schools, each inform on a different date.
ooilingfan said:
looking forward to meeting your friend =)
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.....same hereﾂ….we should gather. Osaka and Kyoto are close after all! ^^
 
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