The Eye-Opening Differences Between American and Japanese High 슬롯 게임s

Post written by Ambassador Abroad, Luna, who is currently participating in our High 슬롯 게임 Semester Abroad program in Kyoto, Japan! Read more to learn about her experience thus far and cultural adjustments she has felt.

Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and education system. Japanese high schools are quite different from schools in the U.S., making studying abroad here an incredible, eye-opening experience. I슬롯사이트�ve been in Japan for six months now and these are some key differences I noticed.  

Uniform Culture 

Unlike many American high schools, which allow students to dress freely, most high schools in Kyoto and around Japan, even public schools, require uniforms. These uniforms symbolize unity, discipline, and school pride. The idea is that as long as you슬롯사이트�re wearing a uniform out in public, you are representing your school슬롯사이트�s image and thus, need to act like a model citizen. Uniforms also foster a sense of belonging and eliminate the pressure of fashion trends. Truthfully, the main reason I wanted to come to Japan was to wear a school uniform, and it슬롯사이트�s everything I imagined and more. 

Extracurricular Activities 

Both high schools in the U.S. and Kyoto emphasize extracurricular activities, but the level of commitment is very different. In the U.S., students have the option to juggle multiple clubs and sports, participating when they have the time. In my experience at my American high school, clubs met once a week and I only had sports practice thrice a week. In Kyoto, students typically choose one club슬롯사이트�whether it슬롯사이트�s a sport, music, or an academic society슬롯사이트�and are expected to stick with it all the way through high school (though some students switch around). And by 슬롯사이트�fully슬롯사이트� I mean six days a week, two hours a day. I슬롯사이트�m in the Tennis club at my Japanese high school and we meet Tuesdays through Sunday with three-hour practices almost every day. My teacher isn슬롯사이트�t that strict, so I can usually get away with skipping once or twice a week, but it really depends on the club and the teacher in charge. Here in Japan, extracurricular activities are taken very seriously to instill discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. 

슬롯 게임 Cleaning 

Japanese schools don슬롯사이트�t have janitors. My school here has a groundskeeper, but he cleans the outside, not the inside. In the U.S., I always had janitors that worked behind the scenes, but that슬롯사이트�s not a thing here. One of the most unique aspects of Japanese schools is seiketsu, or student-led cleaning. Students in Japan, whether in elementary, middle, or high school, clean their own classrooms, hallways, and even restrooms. This practice teaches responsibility, humility, and respect for shared spaces. It슬롯사이트�s a daily reminder of the importance of contributing to the community and taking pride in one슬롯사이트�s environment. This probably sounds gross and annoying, but it슬롯사이트�s not that bad when you do it with friends! 

Why Study in Japan? 

Immersing yourself in Japan슬롯사이트�s education system is eye-opening and completely transformative. From learning the value of teamwork through club activities to embracing discipline through uniform culture and school cleaning, studying in Kyoto shapes you into a completely different person. If you're ready to broaden your horizons, Kyoto is the perfect place to start! 

If you are interested in studying abroad during high school, you can or you can with an Enrollment Coordinator to start planning.    

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