Some questions that haven`t been asked and answered 20 times! Yay!
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Originally Posted by Nemhy
1. I'm starting to actually look at my Japan travel dreams alot more seriously. If I take a 1year Japanese course study abroad program, am I allowed to work at all? if not how much money should I save up for food and stuff? (I was told food isnt provided)
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You might be allowed to work a few hours, but more likely you won`t be. It`s a case by case thing, and permission is granted by the school.
Either way - you are going to need a set amount of money in order to obtain your visa anyway. Last time I looked into it, I believe it was 600,000yen for a year. It`s basically to prove that you have the resources available to house and feed yourself without resorting to illegal methods (like working against the rules of your visa, etc). Even if you don`t touch any of that money, you still have to present evidence of having it in an easily accessible location (like a bank account in your name.)
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2. When are the JLPT's and does it cost money to take them?
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Here you go. All the information you need should be there.
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3. exactly how bad are the summers? I live in Northernish NJ and sometimes the heat can be kinda brutal. I have Asthma. Will it be a big problem for me? Like before my body adapts to the new climat. (spelling?)
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Japan is a long and thin country, stretching from quite far north to quite far south. WHERE in Japan is going to make a huge difference in the weather you encounter.
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4. How exactly do Study abroad programs work? I go to class then what? Will I have free time to explore and practise my communication and street smarts? (getting around, directions, metro system ect)
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I seriously doubt they keep you locked up 24/7 - it would completely defeat the purpose of being in Japan.
I imagine it varies between programs, but most likely it would be like attending a school in the US. You have classes through the morning and afternoon, and free time afterward. Although with a program, it`s my understanding that there are a lot of activities and field trips taking place after classes.
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5. would a Bike be a good investment?
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If you live in a big city, YES YES YES.
If you`re going to be out in the middle of nowhere, it depends.