Two Student’s Study Abroad Journey to Japan During Pandemic
Learn how Go! Go! Nihon supported two students dream to study in Japan despite pandemic border closures and delays during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Two Student's Journey to Japan During Pandemic Delays
This success story shows how Go! Go! Nihon helped two students overcome pandemic-related obstacles and achieve his dream of studying abroad in Japan. Even though travel restrictions caused a six-month delay, the students successfully arrived in Osaka with Go! Go! Nihon’s help, which included finding a school, getting a Japan student visa, and fast document delivery.
Successfully Studying in Japan Despite Pandemic Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic created never-before-seen challenges for international students who dreamed of studying in Japan, leaving many unsure about their future.
This is the success story of two students who, with Go! Go! Nihon’s constant support, beat the odds and realized his dream of studying in Japan.
Overcoming Problems to Study in Japan
The two students’ plans to arrive in Japan in April 2020 after applying in October 2019 were messed up by border closures and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
This resulted in a six or seven-month delay, creating a lot of uncertainty about his study plans. One of the students explained,
Due to the circumstances, the coronavirus and the difficulties with the borders and traveling, I was delayed for about six or seven months and now I finally managed to come here.
How Go! Go! Nihon Helped a Student Study in Japan During the Pandemic
Go! Go! Nihon’s team acted as supportive guides, understanding the students’ needs and providing expert assistance. They navigated the complexities of school selection, visa applications, and pandemic-related regulations, ensuring the students felt supported throughout the process.
Here’s a breakdown of the support provided:
1. School selection and application assistance
Go! Go! Nihon helped the students with school selection and the initial application steps.
Well, first of all, Go! Go! Nihon helped me pick the school.
This guidance was important in helping the two international students choose the right educational institution and understand the initial application steps.
2. Visa and administrative support
Go! Go! Nihon also helped with documentation and administrative tasks, including the Japan student visa process. This helped simplify the often-complicated administrative procedures, making things easier for the student.
3. Navigating pandemic-related complexities
Go! Go! Nihon kept in touch with the students, giving them regular updates about the changing situation and advice on what to do with their paperwork. This helped them stay informed and ready, even with all the uncertainty.
4. Expediting document delivery
As soon as the borders started to reopen, Go! Go! Nihon quickly sent all the necessary documents. The students remembered,
When the borders started to open again, they sent all the documents really quickly, which was a big help
This fast action allowed the them to travel to Japan as soon as possible. He stated,
It was much easier with the help of Go! Go! Nihon because if I had to prepare everything by myself, I might not be here now.”
Student Overcomes Challenges to Study in Japan During 2020 Pandemic
Even with all the problems caused by the pandemic, the students said that things went well overall. When they got to Osaka, they had to go through a careful immigration process, which included health checks and a two-week quarantine.
- Smooth immigration process with helpful officers.
- Support during the mandatory two-week quarantine.
After I landed in Osaka, there was quite a procedure to go through immigration. Of course, they checked us for coronavirus, and we had to follow certain rules.
During the two-week quarantine at the inn, we had to report our temperature to the school every day, and the government called daily to check on us and ensure we were being taken care of.
The students were excited to experience Japanese culture and everyday life after quarantine.
The first thing I wanted to do after quarantine was to go to an izakaya for drinks and Japanese food, go shopping for things I forgot to bring to Japan, and walk around my neighborhood.
International Students' Success in Japan During Covid-19
This case study clearly shows the huge challenges international students faced when trying to study in Japan during COVID-19. It highlights the critical role that study abroad providers like Go! Go! Nihon play in helping international students with confusing processes and uncertain situations.
Go! Go! Nihon’s expert student coordinators help with choosing a school, handling documents, getting a visa, and navigating pandemic rules was super important to this student’s success, turning a tough challenge into a reality.
Learn more about how Go! Go! Nihon can help you study in Japan. Contact us to start your study abroad journey.
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