My friend wants to go and study in a univeristy in Japan, and if it's possible I may give it a shot because I aim to and I'll leave my country, but I want to be realistic, and know my limits. Me and my friend (Specially me) have a decent to good level of English, I've never been tested for my level so I can't really claim anything apart from the fact I'm either on the B2 or the C1 level of proficiency. I've heard and been told Japan is a highly-strict country when it comes to letting foreigners in, and that you'd have to strive like you've never in your life to have a chance. The fact I live in a poor (At best "not the best") country in South America discourages me. My friend wants to get a full scholarship but I don't really feel it's possible unless you work extremely, extremely hard, and even then you may fail. We study in a good (Not the best, but good) school, and get decent grades (3.0~) but I'll do better. I'd be okay and my parents told me they'd do anything to pay my studies if required, so that's not a problem unless they are extremely expensive. (We are better-off compared to most people, we're probably middle class) What are the requisites for studying in a college for an undergrad degree? (Paid or not) I'd obviously at least reach a middle level of proficiency at Japanese. Or maybe is it possible to study a master's degree there after studying in a "good" university for my country, or won't they take my degree seriously? I'd rather get a NO LFMAOOOO here than strive and fail to make an impossible dream true.
TL;DR: Is it realistic to study at a Japanese college for an undergraduate degree (Paying for it or not) being a middle class, good at English Bolivian teenager, with a 3.0 or better if required GPA converted to the 4-point scale? Or to get a master's degree.
by -Emilion-