Study Abroad Research Institute

03/02/2024

This is for people based in Tokyo. Crimson Education is hiring an academic advisor. For those interested in meeting and working with ambitious, internationally-minded high school students in Japan, it will be exciting! Apply here:

Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives? We are making waves in the EdTech space, and are looking for an experienced salesperson to join our global team! This is a full-time based in Tokyo. As a truly borderless school, we prov...

02/02/2024

At 35, I often make a half-joke about already hitting my career peak, reflecting on my early career highs in business management and musing about whether I've topped those days since. In mentoring young students with impressive accomplishments in my current job, I can't help but wonder about the sustainability of such early wins and what it really means to "peak" at different stages of life.

How Do We Stop Being Dejected by "Peaking Too Early"? Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps February 03, 2024 I often half-jokingly say that I am way past my peak at age 35. While it is a way to prevent others from setting too high of an expectation for how much further my career can....

12/12/2023

The tendency to favor abstract philosophy over concrete storytelling in writing can hinder effective communication, especially in college essays. It's crucial to balance detailed personal narratives with philosophical insights, ensuring that unique experiences and perspectives are clearly conveyed within restrictive word limits. Incorporating concrete examples consistently throughout an essay not only enhances clarity but also showcases diversity in values, helping writers stand out in competitive environments like college admissions.

Where to Draw the Lines Between the Abstract and Concrete in College Essays? December 12, 2023 One thing that this blog does not particularly do well is "specificity." Often, posts start with a concrete event that triggers a line of thinking, but then dive deeper and deeper into the philosophy and v...

05/12/2023

日本は高齢化と人口減少に直面しており、移民政策が経済成長と労働力不足解消の鍵となる。ドバイの移民モデルは効果的であり、外国人専門家の積極的な受け入れと経済への貢献を通して、日本にとって有益な参考例となる。適切な移民政策は文化的衝突を防ぎつつ、経済的な利益をもたらす可能性がある。

日本の参考になるドバイの移民モデルとその成功要因 December 05, 2023  移民問題は日本においてますます重要なテーマとなっている。日本は過去数十年間、高齢化や人口減少といった人口構造の変化に直面してきた。これらの...

27/01/2023

20 days until the upcoming admissions deadlines!

If you need financial aid for your graduate studies, apply now to IUJ and get an IUJ scholarship!

https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/　

30/08/2022

Japanese universities offer a variety of English medium courses for undergraduate study. Meet 24 programs from 16 prestigious universities to start your academic career, many with great tuition waivers and scholarships!Anyone interested in undergraduate programs of Japan is most welcome to register....

13/06/2022

In an interview with the podcast Nextbiteoflife Expats in Spain, Xiaochen Su, the Managing Director of SARI, spoke about his passion for improving access to study abroad opportunities through SARI and other personal initiatives.

For the blog post on the interview, please see here:
https://nextbiteoflife.com/passion-for-travel-study-abroad/

The YouTube video of the interview is here: https://youtu.be/c9dKCCgIGPU

A passion for travel and study abroad in Japan program. Xiaochen Su, Ph.D talks about his travels, living in 10 countries & his NGO for Japan study.

08/06/2022

In a short video presentation to youths working with the non-governmental organization TEERE in Ghana, Xiaochen Su, the Founder and Managing Director of the Study Abroad Research Institute (SARI), discussed the potential benefits for foreign students to study in a Japanese university, and how SARI can help foreign students get into Japanese universities.

For the presentation, please see here:

In a short video presentation to youths working with the non-governmental organization TEERE in Ghana, Xiaochen Su, the Founder and Managing Director of the ...

02/06/2022

With smaller Japanese universities struggling to find enough students, they will become more comfortable taking in foreign ones.

With fewer 18-year-olds due to the decline in population, Japan’s small and regional private universities are finding it difficult to attract students.

18/03/2022

Special research grant program for PhD students!

Several competitive scholarships of differing amounts are available for students wishing to study at...

08/03/2022

Ms. Kimie Nakamura, a member of the Chiba City Assembly, wrote on her blog about the need to push for greater acceptance of foreign students in Japan, and refer to the idea and activities of the Study Abroad Research Insitute (SARI) to continue promoting study abroad in Japan despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please see her blog post here (in Japanese):

コロナが世界的に感染が拡大する中で、日本に留学したい人が、入れない状況があります。千葉市を拠点にする非営利団体、国際留学研究所（https://www.studyabroad-research.org/）の蘇さんからご連絡をいただき、その実態や要望.....