2024-10-08
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Study Abroad
Japanese study abroad endures despite declining overseas travel
The Future of Japanese Study Abroad Programs Amid Travel Declines
Japanese study abroad endures despite declining overseas travel
Several strategic measures can be implemented to address the concerns raised by the British Council regarding Japan's declining outbound travel and its impact on young people. Firstly, UK universities should consider offering more pre-sessional English courses to help Japanese students meet the higher English language requirements, making studying abroad more accessible. Additionally, increasing the number of international university partnerships that waive fees for Japanese students on exchange programs can further incentivize study abroad.
To tackle the financial barriers, universities, and governments should collaborate to provide more scholarships and subsidies for study abroad programs. This collaborative effort and promotion of affordable destinations can make the international experience a reality for more students, fostering a sense of inclusivity and shared responsibility.
To foster a culture of internationalization from a young age, integrating IELTS and TOEFL into Japan's university entrance examinations could improve English proficiency and make studying abroad more feasible. Creating more online and offline opportunities for students to interact with study-abroad alums can also help demystify the process and encourage participation.
Finally, to boost overall outbound travel, innovative initiatives like offering free passports to 18-year-olds or providing them to students after junior high school could increase the passport ownership rate and stimulate interest in overseas travel and study abroad. These measures, while immediate, also promise a brighter future for outbound travel.
To tackle the financial barriers, universities, and governments should collaborate to provide more scholarships and subsidies for study abroad programs. This collaborative effort and promotion of affordable destinations can make the international experience a reality for more students, fostering a sense of inclusivity and shared responsibility.
To foster a culture of internationalization from a young age, integrating IELTS and TOEFL into Japan's university entrance examinations could improve English proficiency and make studying abroad more feasible. Creating more online and offline opportunities for students to interact with study-abroad alums can also help demystify the process and encourage participation.
Finally, to boost overall outbound travel, innovative initiatives like offering free passports to 18-year-olds or providing them to students after junior high school could increase the passport ownership rate and stimulate interest in overseas travel and study abroad. These measures, while immediate, also promise a brighter future for outbound travel.
