Study in Japan

PhDone: Thesis Writing Tips

by Anna
How I wrote my thesis and felt happy about it In the past month, I submitted my thesis and felt happy and motivated to continue my research. However, it seems that many novice PhDs have a different experience. After submitting their dissertations, they often feel worn out and burnt out. Unfortunately, many never return to ... Read More

Grad school in Japan. 3 things to consider

by Anna
If someone had told me about this in advance, I might have had a chance to avoid falling into this pitfall, but who am I kidding? I probably would have still fallen for it and been happy about it. So, if you are a foreigner considering pursuing graduate education in Japan, there are some things ... Read More

What Japanese do you like?

by Anna
When speaking Japanese with my Japanese friends, the inevitable question arises: “What Japanese do you like most?” or, as it is said in Japanese, 好きな日本語はなんですか？ “Suki na nihongo wa nan desu ka?” I am always at a loss for how to respond. After all, the Japanese language is full of different dialects, idioms, characters, onomatopoeia, ... Read More