hello /r movingtojapan and reddit!
ive been thinking about studying abroad and seen a whole bunch of posts and stories about Japan but none of really go into detail about balancing finances and studies. do most people just plan a year ahead and save for tuition and a year of rent / expenses?
a few intricate questions about living errands (documents) and managing money (if doing part-time):
-this is more for the school of choice question, but did you receive the notification card (通知カード) if living in a dorm provided by the school? (for mynumbercard for longer term stay and convenience, not necessary but just curious compared to independently applying for an apartment & managing by yourself)
-what was the process of going to the city hall and registering? would it be needed in student dorming (aka school owned)? also what is the purpose (compared to the states where your landlord doesn't care as long as you pay rent sometimes)
-how did you receive payment? ive seen most people signup for JP post-bank (the green one) as you dont need to live there for +6months and only need your zairyuu (assuming you get that from the immigration visa office place)
-マイナビ how is it? i've heard that its what japanese students use too but foreigners have less variety given language abilities, discrimination etc. also is quitting a part-time job have the same reputation as a full-time or are the bosses nicer?
-taxes as a exchange student? any other warnings?
sorry for my lack of knowledge! thank you!
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