I'm Going To Japan

Tu_triky wrote:

i understand your dilemma...that being your enthusiasm for studying abroad came to you later than you had hoped...respecting that fact, i still admonish to go abroad to japan even it's only for ONE semester....i'm obviously not trying to dictate your life but trying to present your opportunities in simple terms...that being you are a young college student...if you have the ability and the wherewithal to study in japan for a few months do it......chances are you will NEVER have this opportunity again... SEIZE the DAY..CARPE DIEM! studying abroad for a few months will pass SO quickly...like a blink of an eye...yet you will probably have a memory for the rest of your life.

sorry for babbling i just want to encourage you to do it..since you seem willing. i'm sure you'll have a BLAST!

Thank you very much! It is nice to hear a few people telling me to do it, family, friends, or strangers, it's always nice to know that people understand. :woot: But definitely, I am, without a doubt excited about this. It's an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime, b/c come to think about it, once I do graduate and start working, when I decide to take a vacation in Japan, it'll be a completely different atmosphere. It'll be more like a budget type of vacation. Hmm.. I don't know if i said that right. What i mean is.. I guess it's just not going to be as carefree. I'm definitely all for saying "Carpe Diem"

hmm_yeh wrote:

Thank you very much! It is nice to hear a few people telling me to do it, family, friends, or strangers, it's always nice to know that people understand. :woot: But definitely, I am, without a doubt excited about this. It's an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime, b/c come to think about it, once I do graduate and start working, when I decide to take a vacation in Japan, it'll be a completely different atmosphere. It'll be more like a budget type of vacation. Hmm.. I don't know if i said that right. What i mean is.. I guess it's just not going to be as carefree. I'm definitely all for saying "Carpe Diem"

s'all good...i was just reflecting on my past and i wanted to impart my thoughts....if you can do it, as i said before, go for it....FOR FUGGIN SHO...think about it, the time wll fly so quickly....even if you pursue a career as a nurse in the States you will look back on your time in Japan with much fondness I think...I think of myself as pretty well read and I KNOW the demand for nurses is TRADITIONALLY high and currrently that REMAINS to be true...if you go to japan you won't be stressed about finding a job upon your return...do what you think is best but don't be afraid to think outside the box and go abroad.

Wise thoughts for the young people. :hehe: I'm taking it all in. It's food for the thought, and it's better to be open to these sort of things. Thanx a bunch for the encouragement.

hmm_yeh wrote:Wise thoughts for the young people. :hehe: I'm taking it all in. It's food for the thought, and it's better to be open to these sort of things. Thanx a bunch for the encouragement.

Good luck, and I wish you the best, most expansive experience possible...truly, life is too short..so entitle yourself to the most wonderous experience possible if you have the opton

arigatou! arigatou! [one of the few things I know in Japanese.. I know it's about the most well known phrase.. but yeh.. arigatou!] I'll make sure to take your advise .. study hard.. save money.. take on opportunities.. and live life to the fullest. >> exactly what I want to do..

you know what comes to mind.. in HYD, how Shizuka used the shopping overseas as an explantion for her decision. If I don't take this opportunity, who knows if it will ever be presented to me again. [It's just a thought]..

hmm_yeh wrote:arigatou! arigatou! [one of the few things I know in Japanese.. I know it's about the most well known phrase.. but yeh.. arigatou!] I'll make sure to take your advise .. study hard.. save money.. take on opportunities.. and live life to the fullest. >> exactly what I want to do..

you know what comes to mind.. in HYD, how Shizuka used the shopping overseas as an explantion for her decision. If I don't take this opportunity, who knows if it will ever be presented to me again. [It's just a thought]..

s'all good....if you decide to do it i will be so utterly happy for you..in any event you seem to have a good head on your shoulders...you seem to agree with my earlier comments...in that the opportunity might only come to you once...take advantage of it...

live life to the fullest.

Tu_triky wrote:

s'all good....i you decide to do it i wil be so utterly happey for you..in any event you seem to have a good head on your shoulders...you seem to agree with my earlier comments...in that the opportunity might only come to you once...take advantage of it...

live life to the fullest.

yeap, live life to the fullest and go take a lot of pix hot j-girls everywhere...but be polite and ask, unless you are far enough to not look like a sukebe....LOL

qilver wrote:

yeap, live life to the fullest and go take a lot of pix hot j-girls everywhere...but be polite and ask, unless you are far enough to not look like a sukebe....LOL

haha...i can appreciate your advice, q-san...:P but girls aside japan is an utterly unique cultural experience for ppl comin from the states.

qilver wrote:
yeap, live life to the fullest and go take a lot of pix hot j-girls everywhere...but be polite and ask, unless you are far enough to not look like a sukebe....LOL

... or you can tell them you're a movie producer and want them for your next movie. :hehe:

@hmm_yeh :say_gdluck:

tabana wrote:
... or you can tell them you're a movie producer and want them for your next movie. :hehe:

I don't think this will work, but when I do go Japan, I'll be sure to give this little trick a try :mrgreen:

tabana wrote:

... or you can tell them you're a movie producer and want them for your next movie. :hehe:

too funny. :shakehead:

K.T.Tran wrote:
I don't think this will work, but when I do go Japan, I'll be sure to give this little trick a try :mrgreen:

I don't have the guts to do it. I'm sure I would just be standing there saying "ano.... ano..... " then run like hell. :ashamed:

You can show them your American passport and a Californian I.D. card, so that makes you a big Hollywood producer, obviously. :hehe:

You can try something like: "Hello. I'm a Hollywood movie producer and I'm in Japan, because I want to meet Azumi's main actress for my next production Titanic 2: The Revenge." ;)

:rofl: ahaha.. you guys are too funny.. I doubt it'll work over there though, aren't they more discreet and wouldn't fall into this type of trap, as oppose to people in LA. They're gullible people.. ahaha it's be nice to know what happens though if someone decides to do that! :naughty:

tabana wrote:

... or you can tell them you're a movie producer and want them for your next movie. :hehe:

@hmm_yeh :say_gdluck:

:hehe: :naughty:

I don't think it will work either but if you are obviously a foriegner most will gladly allow you to take their picture if you ask (and later they will laugh and call their friends about the henna gaijin they met).

tabana wrote:

... or you can tell them you're a movie producer and want them for your next movie. :hehe:

@hmm_yeh :say_gdluck:

me and my friend were sitting infront of shibuya 109, and they had these other japanese dudes with their big telephoto lens taking pix of them, probably major sukebe's or photo journalist for some girlie mag, two dudes even followed two chix and tried to interview them walking down the street.

MonsterZero-65 wrote:

:hehe: :naughty:

I don't think it will work either but if you are obviously a foriegner most will gladly allow you to take their picture if you ask (and later they will laugh and call their friends about the henna gaijin they met).

no sh*t huh....that's probably so true......good point.
:hehe:

Does anyone know of a prestigious college in Japan that offers study abroad?! Sorry, I know we've alrready moved on from this, but could someone let me know?! :say_thanx:

hmm_yeh wrote:Does anyone know of a prestigious college in Japan that offers study abroad?! Sorry, I know we've alrready moved on from this, but could someone let me know?! :say_thanx:

i'd check this website for information....

http://www.jpss.jp/eng/index.html

it goes without saying check with your career counseling/placement center at school. and if you live on the east coast i'd maybe even try to contact the Japanese Consulate of New York or even the Japanese Embassy in Washington DC...check their websites first they might have info there.

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ok, Tu, japanese speakers, what is written on her face? anyone? :bonk: