Details: Bachelor's in both eng lit and psychology. Master's in Psychology. I'm 23 at the moment.
My goal is to ultimately move to Japan and escape my family. I don't quite feel like continuing with a doctorate for psychology in my country since the path's too much of a strain on my situation (it's not about the finances though just some other personal issues). Hence, I've been thinking of changing my field. So far, Japanese is a relatively easy language for me since it's quite similar to my native languages (I'm Asian and I'm already fluent in 4 other languages).
I was wondering if I should:
1. Take the JLPT for N2 by studying the language for a year here first then directly apply to a Marketing (preferably digital) or Comp Science program in a Japanese university or apply for a job from here after passing the language exam.
2. Instead apply to a language school there then either go on to uni or directly job hunt.
Or am I doing something stupid by changing my path?
Comments
by ReleaseeEscape1 on Apr 18, 2026
Many people told me quitting my (shitty) job and going to Japan for language school was a bad idea.
Well, I did it anyways! Currently in Japan as a language school student and I am having the absolute best time of my life!!! I met so many amazing people and with classes and full Japanese immersion, it feels like my Japanese has improved far more than by months of studying on my own.
You know what my biggest regret is? Not doing it sooner! I am 28 now and most of my classmates are younger than me which isn't a major issue since I look younger but still I wish I had taken the leap when I was younger.
If you really want to do it, do it NOW! If it doesn't work out, so what? You are young and have plenty of time to sort your life out.
by starveilfog on Apr 18, 2026
Hi, can I ask which language school if you don't mind?
by ReleaseeEscape1 on Apr 18, 2026
Hi! Currently studying with ISI, and I'm really happy with the quality of their teaching. You get students from all over the world, and there is plenty of support.
But definitely "shop around" as much as possible to find the right fit for you. One of my housemates goes to KAI while another is going at TCJ.
Good luck!