Get good food, save money, and save the Planet
Are you on a budget? Struggling to make ends meet? Do you want tasty food without compromising on quality? Here are some ways to get what you want and contribute…
Get involved in reducing food waste for a better future
What is food waste? Even though the phrases “food loss” and “food waste” are generally used interchangeably, there is a difference between them. While food waste occurs at the retail…
MEXT Quarantine Fee Financial Aid Report
For most of 2021 and early 2022, under strict border controls, Japan stopped new entries of foreigners into Japan, including students. However, MEXT scholars were given exceptions to enter, for…
Profiles of MEXT Scholars Applying for Financial Aid
This is a collection of stories from some of the applicants for MSA’s Giving Back Initiative. Many of these applicants are struggling due to the heavy burden of the quarantine…
Career Planning 101 – career paths, industries & positions
A career is a 40-year long voyage. Before you set sail, you’ll need a map to choose your destination and route. Royce Lee, a MEXT alumnus & a management consultant,…
How to build an international career from Japan – with Yang Yang from Septeni
Date: March 13th 2021 Time: 10 am – 11 am Japan time The webinar addressed the following concerns and was a must watch for anyone who is interested in: Leveraging…
REPORT – Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on Graduation Plans of MEXT Scholars and Plea for Special Consideration
TOKYO – November 24 2020. Over the period of the COVID emergency declaration and even after, many scholars have faced significant setbacks to their academic pursuits as the global epidemic…