This time, I would like to share my first experience going to Japan and living in Tsukuba City. I arrived in Japan at the end of January 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world. At that time, I came with a Researcher Visa, planning to change my status to a Student Visa before […]
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In this post, I will share my experience after completing the Master’s program interview at the University of Tsukuba. After finishing the written exam, you will be given a schedule for the interview, which will take place either in the morning or in the afternoon (after lunch). Before the interview, it is important to find
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This time, I would like to share my experience taking the entrance exam for the Master’s Program in Applied Physics (電子・物理工学) at the University of Tsukuba. As I mentioned previously, this exam took place over two days, consisting of a written test followed by an interview. The written test was conducted first, with the interview
On this occasion, I would like to recommend some dining spots or relaxing places to unwind after the entrance exam at the University of Tsukuba. After completing the exam, you’ll likely feel a mix of exhaustion and relief, knowing that you’ve given your best and now just have to wait for the results. Especially for
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In this post, I will provide tips on how to score higher in the entrance exam. Generally, the entrance exam for the Applied Physics program is divided into two parts: a written exam and an interview, with a total of 1000 points. The breakdown is as follows: 500 points for the written test; 200 points
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This time, I would like to share my experience on how I managed to pursue my dream of continuing my master’s degree (M.Eng) in Japan. This article will focus on the process of pursuing a master’s at the University of Tsukuba, supported by funding from the National Institute for Materials Science – Graduate Research Assistantship
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After completing my undergraduate studies in October 2018, I didn’t immediately return to my hometown as I still had responsibilities as the Coordinator of the Advanced Physics Laboratory Assistants until December 2018. During that period, I was also preparing to take the N3 level Japanese language exam (JLPT) for the third time in December 2018.
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Today, I was on my way to the University of Tsukuba and then heading back home. Coincidentally, during the journey, I experienced two incidents that I never imagined would happen in Japan. First Incident:While I was on my way to Tsukuba University Area 1, precisely around Global Village/Oikoshi Dormitory, a Jeep suddenly came from the
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Since high school, or perhaps even middle school, I have always dreamed of visiting Japan. One of the main reasons is my admiration for its incredible technological advancements, which many people trust. Moreover, I was also deeply inspired by the discipline that the Japanese society is famous for. However, my big dream of studying in
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