Hey everyone,
19M from India, currently studying CS.
For the last ~5 years, I’ve been studying Japanese pretty seriously. Japan has always been my end goal; living there, working there, actually building a life.
Language-wise, I "think" I'm around JLPT N2 level. I haven’t taken the official JLPT yet, but I’ve passed N2-level practice tests on Bunpro and I know about 950+ Kanji with 8000+ Terms.
I plan to attempt JLPT N3 this July and if i pass that N2 this December or next year July;
anyway
Right now I’m trying to figure out the most realistic way to move and settle in Japan. These are the three options I’ve come up with:
Option 1:
Finish my bachelor’s and try to get a job directly in Japan.
This is the ideal route, but I’m aware the chances are low, especially coming from a non-top college with no work experience.
Option 2:
Finish my bachelor’s → go to a language school in Japan → aim for N1 (if I've passed N2) while job hunting.
This seems more doable financially, and being in Japan might help with networking and interviews.
Option 3:
Finish my bachelor’s → do a master’s in Japan → hope to get hired after graduating.
Problem: money. I would need to take out student loans.
At the moment, Option 1 is what I want, Option 2 feels the most realistic.
I’d really appreciate advice from you guys
Thank You!
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