There were a lot
of initial requirements that were needed to be submitted, like a CV, professor’s
recommendation letter, school papers, and a killer essay on how can the
Philippines benefit from the foreign exchange program (I might post another
blog about this). After 3 days, the papers were finally submitted. I never
really expected any good results from it, since I didn’t put much effort in my
essay, writing only up to 510 words, just enough to meet the standard of 500
words; and I didn’t quite understood one of the requirements. But who would’ve known
that I passed the initial screening that I applied for?
Just when I
thought I would directly apply for my passport and all, unfortunately there are
still 2 screenings that I must pass, one of which is a panel interview. In the
interview, they asked me as to what university in Japan I would apply for.
Since I am bit of an ambitious person, I applied for Tokyo University, Waseda
University, and Osaka University. Luckily, I passed the screening, but I was
not accepted to any of the universities that I have applied for. Instead, they assigned
me to International Christian University.
A lot of
documents have to be submitted, along with my passport, scholarship application
forms, and much more. Thank God I was able to submit everything in time.
Instead of the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) scholarship that I applied
for, I got accepted in the JICUF (Japan ICU Foundation) scholarship instead.
Who would’ve known
that I would be able to accomplish my goal earlier than expected? I guess it
all just needs a bit of hard work, perseverance, and faith in God. Never fail
to face and challenge adversities, it may be your biggest reward in life. :)
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