Question:
I'd like to seriously move to Japan in the future but i am very confused, I am 15 (female), and living in the UK. I know im young to be making big decisions but i really want to move there and im committed to moving there. I've had an interest in the country for so long and i hope to move there after university. I'm really interested in english and english literature and i'd like to become a writer and i hope to study english at university but im not sure whether this is an ideal career and path to be choosing if i want to move to Japan. Im confused career wise and whether studying this will get me a job and help me earn a living in the future? Im not sure what kind of jobs the country has to offer so it would be useful if i have an idea of what types of jobs i can do. I've heard teaching english is a common job however im not too interested in teaching but im not too fussed teaching like as a starting point however not for the long term. As far as learning Japanese i haven't started but i am going to take lessons and learn as much Japanese as possible. Im not sure which courses and careers are ideal to go into at university and 6th form in order to live in Japan like i dont know if i should go into english or not. I know writing isnt a full time job and i think it'll probably end up as more of a side thing. Other than english im interested in business studies and history. Another thing i've heard is people struggle to fit in society and are not accepted due to not being from Japan. Although it depends on the individual im a bit worried that it'll be hard for me to adapt into society however im not someone who's completley bothered by other people and their opinions. I'd describe myself as hard working, kind, outgoing, sincere and helpful. I get along easily with people and i work well independently aswell as working with others. I'd also like to know what the country is like in terms of living there permanently like im willing to learn and pretty much do anything in order to be successful as to moving and living in Japan in the future. - What is the country like also in terms of finance like would it be very hard to find jobs and earn a decent and standard amount of money? Im actually planning on working and saving up as much money here in the UK before i go to Japan. Also is it true that you have to do a 4 year course?
My mind is fixed on visiting the country as many times as possible to see the country from my own perspective and make any decisions. Also please let me know if you've been to Japan and what you think of the country and the people and way of living. Sorry for asking tons of questions, Thanks.
Answer:
It's important to know that you generally need a bachelor's degree, it doesn't need to be a "four year course" or "four year degree". Since you are in the UK, in the UK you know (just like in many other commonwealth nations), Bachelor's degrees are generally done in three years instead of four years (like in America) and that's perfectly fine. The number of years spent getting it does not really factor into the equation as long as it's a bachelors. It can be a degree in any field, and any type of bachelors (Bachelors of Arts, Bachelors of Science etc).
I suggest visiting Japan when you're older , visit, try it out on a working holiday after you finish university, and if you decide to change, you can change it with a bachelors degree.
While you can visit at 18 on a working holiday, I advise against it. You're not going to find many jobs as an 18 year old on a WHV, so you don't want to burn your only visa chance that way. Visit as a regular tourist first. After college (or during a break from college) then visit with the Working Holiday, at that point in life you're probably more sure of what you might want to try out. Then when you finish with the WHV you can decide if you want to stay even longer or not with another visa.
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"Reel answers"
The OP asked about a four year course, I took into consideration a non-American based question, and gave a non-American based answer, because the OP lives in the UK.
In the UK most bachelors degrees are awarded after three years of study.
So the OP does not need to do a "4 year course".
It is noteworthy that no where in Japanese immigration law says it needs to be "four years". Immigration folks are smart, they know that the number of years varies depending on the country. The type of degree matters, not the year.
-So where is your argument?
-Got a problem with the answer?
-Is my answer not a valid excuse for you in providing an alternate point of view (to "contradict" as you say?)
So Mr. Reel Answers, instead thinking it is "sad", think about what my answers are trying to clear up for the original poster.
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