So, I will be graduating high school with good grades later this year (Germany) and I’m seriously considering studying in Japan. I believe I could reach N1 in 1-2 years from my current level of Japanese, which is of course needed to study there.
What hurdles and challenges are there to getting into medical school in Japan and also going through with it? How do Japanese students afford the living costs and fees of medical school while having enough time to study etc. and how is the uni culture?
I definitely am a very work driven person and feel like I would fit in relatively well. And yes, I am aware of all the challenges that foreigners have in Japan and all the negatives that come along with living there, but I believe that for me, the pros far outweigh the cons.
Also, as a doctor, you can make a very comfortable living, with comparable wages to Germany, while the general cost of living is far lower. Besides, happiness>money anyways and I truly believe that I could become happier in Japan than Germany, while not romanticizing it or underestimating the challenges that I will face in my decision.
by kutw