Comments for Japan Painting http://japanpainting.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:51:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Why do I feel this way? by Ginia http://japanpainting.com/?p=662&cpage=1#comment-4940 Ginia Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:51:03 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=662#comment-4940 I'm not sure if this is the kind of question that you should be asking someone else. Only you have the true answer. It is just a part of who you are. Embrace it like you have been doing and you will remain true to yourself. However that is a nice song. I like the best even though I cant understand the words. LOL. I’m not sure if this is the kind of question that you should be asking someone else. Only you have the true answer. It is just a part of who you are. Embrace it like you have been doing and you will remain true to yourself. However that is a nice song. I like the best even though I cant understand the words. LOL.

]]> Comment on lookie here!?!? by TypO LuVR! http://japanpainting.com/?p=661&cpage=1#comment-4906 TypO LuVR! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:59:10 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=661#comment-4906 cool! u must like have a fetish for reading fine print! cool! u must like have a fetish for reading fine print!

]]> Comment on lookie here!?!? by Oh that guy. http://japanpainting.com/?p=661&cpage=1#comment-4905 Oh that guy. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:59:10 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=661#comment-4905 Is... Is there a way to answer? Is… Is there a way to answer?

]]> Comment on what is the best colledge plan to use wen going to japan for college? by Steve http://japanpainting.com/?p=660&cpage=1#comment-4894 Steve Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:13:48 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=660#comment-4894 You might want to check out Temple University, Japan Campus. Tokyo University is a very competitive school. It's basically as prestigious as Harvard. I don't know if that makes a difference to you or not. At TUJ you can study in English (if that's what you're looking for), you can get an American degree that is recognized by the Japanese government, you can major in art, and you can get a great Tokyo experience. You might want to check out Temple University, Japan Campus. Tokyo University is a very competitive school. It’s basically as prestigious as Harvard. I don’t know if that makes a difference to you or not.

At TUJ you can study in English (if that’s what you’re looking for), you can get an American degree that is recognized by the Japanese government, you can major in art, and you can get a great Tokyo experience.

]]> Comment on what is the best colledge plan to use wen going to japan for college? by Alan K http://japanpainting.com/?p=660&cpage=1#comment-4893 Alan K Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:13:48 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=660#comment-4893 The Japanese Ministry of Education does offer scholarships to foreigners proficient in Japanese to some degree to attend public universities in Japan, even for undergraduates. However, you're going to have to go through a one-year course in a preparatory school doing Japanese language and other school subjects in Japanese as preparation, since Japanese public universities do not have English courses as a rule, with almost all courses taught entirely in Japanese. The University of Tokyo is more than Harvard. If there is the Ivy League in the U.S., the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University combined make up the Eastern and Western branches of the entire 'Ivy League' of Japan. To make it into the University as a foreigner on the MEXT scheme is extremely difficult and can be considered to be an extremely prestigious achievement. I am not into prejudice, but if I were to take the way with which you phrased your question (sans capitalizations and with terrible spelling), then I would say that you don't deserve to go to the University of Tokyo. The same goes for Kyoto. Both schools train the elite of Japan, be it in the academic, political, economic or social circles in general. They are not schools for random foreigners who just feel like tasting a bit of Japanese culture while they're still young - they're for serious youngsters who work very hard, and who have lots of talent to start with. But if you're aiming for an art school, then the Monbukagakusho (the MEXT) will not fund your studies. You'll have to pay your own way, and unless I am very much mistaken there isn't a single art school that teaches in English. Further information on costs in Japan: taking 1 US dollar to be roughly equal to 100 yen (the US dollar's extremely weak now), here are the costs: Living expenses (12 months' worth) 12 x 1,500 = 18,000USD Living expenses (4 years' worth) 4 x 18,000 = 72,000USD Tuition fees (excluding exam, entrance and membership fees) at a PUBLIC school 4 x 5358 = 21,432 USD (for a 4-year course) Average fees at a PRIVATE school 4 x 11,000 = 44,000 USD (for a 4-year course) So either way you're looking at over 100,000USD over 4 years, which is cheap compared to the U.S. Under the MEXT scheme, you'll probably spend none of your own money if you live thriftily. Of course, part time work that pays usually 10USD an hour or so in Japan can be a good source of income. Do note that legally speaking you'll be allowed to work only 28 hours a week. Good luck deciding. The Japanese Ministry of Education does offer scholarships to foreigners proficient in Japanese to some degree to attend public universities in Japan, even for undergraduates. However, you’re going to have to go through a one-year course in a preparatory school doing Japanese language and other school subjects in Japanese as preparation, since Japanese public universities do not have English courses as a rule, with almost all courses taught entirely in Japanese.

The University of Tokyo is more than Harvard. If there is the Ivy League in the U.S., the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University combined make up the Eastern and Western branches of the entire ‘Ivy League’ of Japan. To make it into the University as a foreigner on the MEXT scheme is extremely difficult and can be considered to be an extremely prestigious achievement. I am not into prejudice, but if I were to take the way with which you phrased your question (sans capitalizations and with terrible spelling), then I would say that you don’t deserve to go to the University of Tokyo. The same goes for Kyoto. Both schools train the elite of Japan, be it in the academic, political, economic or social circles in general. They are not schools for random foreigners who just feel like tasting a bit of Japanese culture while they’re still young – they’re for serious youngsters who work very hard, and who have lots of talent to start with.

But if you’re aiming for an art school, then the Monbukagakusho (the MEXT) will not fund your studies. You’ll have to pay your own way, and unless I am very much mistaken there isn’t a single art school that teaches in English.

Further information on costs in Japan: taking 1 US dollar to be roughly equal to 100 yen (the US dollar’s extremely weak now), here are the costs:

Living expenses (12 months’ worth)
12 x 1,500 = 18,000USD
Living expenses (4 years’ worth)
4 x 18,000 = 72,000USD
Tuition fees (excluding exam, entrance and membership fees) at a PUBLIC school
4 x 5358 = 21,432 USD (for a 4-year course)
Average fees at a PRIVATE school
4 x 11,000 = 44,000 USD (for a 4-year course)

So either way you’re looking at over 100,000USD over 4 years, which is cheap compared to the U.S. Under the MEXT scheme, you’ll probably spend none of your own money if you live thriftily. Of course, part time work that pays usually 10USD an hour or so in Japan can be a good source of income. Do note that legally speaking you’ll be allowed to work only 28 hours a week.

Good luck deciding.

]]> Comment on Could someone please tell me what this dream means? by Ol' Sasquatch http://japanpainting.com/?p=659&cpage=1#comment-4873 Ol' Sasquatch Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:26:55 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=659#comment-4873 The streets are your walk in life. Bricks represent that your walk is secure and planed. You have thought carefully about where you want to be in life. Old, strong buildings are your past, again, representing your planned life. The church is likely your stronghold, you belief structure - it is well founded. The person to whom you speak is another side of you. The guards are what protects your concept of your beliefs. Others are perhaps trying to influence your thought or perhaps you are questioning your own beliefs - we all do from time to time - it helps us grow. The fish is Jesus Christ, you (or your being, your soul) believe(s) strongly in Him. The buildings are the many possible pieces of 'you'. The fact that you are brushing your hair would suggest the you want to appear (pretty, well groomed, understanding) before your thoughts, religion, beliefs. Hope this helps. Dream well! The streets are your walk in life. Bricks represent that your walk is secure and planed. You have thought carefully about where you want to be in life. Old, strong buildings are your past, again, representing your planned life. The church is likely your stronghold, you belief structure – it is well founded.

The person to whom you speak is another side of you. The guards are what protects your concept of your beliefs. Others are perhaps trying to influence your thought or perhaps you are questioning your own beliefs – we all do from time to time – it helps us grow.

The fish is Jesus Christ, you (or your being, your soul) believe(s) strongly in Him. The buildings are the many possible pieces of ‘you’.

The fact that you are brushing your hair would suggest the you want to appear (pretty, well groomed, understanding) before your thoughts, religion, beliefs.

Hope this helps.

Dream well!

]]> Comment on Could someone please tell me what this dream means? by Shadyy ;) http://japanpainting.com/?p=659&cpage=1#comment-4872 Shadyy ;) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:26:55 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=659#comment-4872 IT DOESN'TT MEAN ANYTHING! AT ALL its just a dream. its an illusion of the mind..possibly of mixed emotions you have been experiencing lately but other than that it dosen' t mean anything is to happen to you or these events will happen in real life. its only in your mind. IT DOESN’TT MEAN ANYTHING! AT ALL
its just a dream. its an illusion of the mind..possibly of mixed emotions you have been experiencing lately but other than that it dosen’ t mean anything is to happen to you or these events will happen in real life. its only in your mind.

]]> Comment on Could someone please tell me what this dream means? by DAVEEE http://japanpainting.com/?p=659&cpage=1#comment-4871 DAVEEE Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:26:55 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=659#comment-4871 Well.. it could have meant you were on psychotropic drugs ? Well.. it could have meant you were on psychotropic drugs ?

]]> Comment on Could someone please tell me what this dream means? by Christa M http://japanpainting.com/?p=659&cpage=1#comment-4870 Christa M Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:26:55 +0000 http://japanpainting.com/?p=659#comment-4870 I feel like, as a first impression mind you, your dream says "I am not content with where I am in life". This could be very literal, which I will explain, or it could simply mean that you are not living up to standards you want to meet, within yourself. Literally, perhaps you are called to move to a different country. The fish made me think perhaps this country is across an ocean, and you have to travel away to it. However, I sense an interest in different cultures in your dream, and that is the vibe I was getting. Perhaps the church you are attending does not feel like a home church, to you? I do not know if you are attending church, but I got that vibe from the cathedral and person part of it. I hope this helps. :) I feel like, as a first impression mind you, your dream says "I am not content with where I am in life". This could be very literal, which I will explain, or it could simply mean that you are not living up to standards you want to meet, within yourself.

Literally, perhaps you are called to move to a different country. The fish made me think perhaps this country is across an ocean, and you have to travel away to it. However, I sense an interest in different cultures in your dream, and that is the vibe I was getting.

Perhaps the church you are attending does not feel like a home church, to you? I do not know if you are attending church, but I got that vibe from the cathedral and person part of it.

I hope this helps. :)

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