<p>I am currently entering my 2nd semester in my junior year at San Jose State University. I am on track to graduate in flat 4 years as planned with a psychology major. I am in a bind because I really want to spend a year abroad in japan. Ever since I was a little kid I have always been into the japanese culture, and have dreamed about going there. For psychology at my school there are no study abroad programs, therefore I would go abroad to get a 2nd minor, possibly major, in japanese. The only downfall is that I will have to stay in school for a whole extra year. To sum it up my choice is graduate in four years flat with no abroad, or travel abroad for a year and end up staying 5 years in college. I dont know what to do!</p>
<p>How about a year post-grad in Japan? Doesn’t have to be part of your bachelor’s degree. Seek advising from your college on this.</p>
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<li>Oh, I see you’re already considering this. Make sure you check on any student loan repayment schedule that might need to be considered if you’re living abroad post-grad. You might discover that financially, it could be best for you to take the 5-year plan.</li>
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<p>For after graduation, there’s the JET scheme and the private English teaching companies- some good, some very bad. </p>
<p>There are now opportunities to study judo at the Kodokan pt time if you’d like a physical challenge. </p>
<p>While you’re considering your repayment implications, also consider how much the extra year will cost you both in terms of tuition/living and also interest. </p>
<p>You might not be able to do either due to money but that doesn’t mean you’ll never do it. I wanted to go to teach English in China after college but couldn’t even afford the airfare. 10 years later I lucked out with a job I got on a whim at a personal crossroads. Completely worth it. Where there’s a will there’s a way :-)</p>