What makes the Internship program in Japan of the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture so attractive?

Internship program is the dream of students studying Japanese at many universities, but realizing that dream is not easy. However, for students studying at the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture, this is extremely convenient. In recent times, the Faculty's Internship programs have attracted much attention, bringing many opportunities and benefits to students studying at the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture. Today, let's learn about the Internship program.

1. What is the internship program of the Department of Japanese Language and Culture?

Paid internship is a strength in the training program of the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture, Dai Nam University. Students studying Japanese Language and Oriental Studies benefit from the connection and cooperation of the faculty with Japanese enterprises. This program is for students after finishing the second year and having Japanese proficiency level JLPT N3 or equivalent. When participating in the Internship program in Japan, students can learn practical knowledge and skills at the enterprise. In addition, the program helps students visualize the connection between studying at school and actual work in the future. Moreover, students will be equipped with the ability to orient their career choices, have the right thinking about work, improve their communication skills with Japanese people, practice business skills and style.

In the next part of the article, we will learn more about the benefits that the Internship programs of the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture bring.

Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Agreement between DNU and OMDO (Japan)

2. Accumulate and improve Japanese language skills.

Certainly, having practical experience from 06-12 months in Japan will help students a lot in accumulating and improving their Japanese language skills. During the program, students will experience Work in a professional environment, visit the land of cherry blossoms, experience culture and communicate with Japanese people.

Students have the opportunity to improve their Japanese language skills.

3. Students can join the Intership program with a fee of 0 VND

With the advantage of a training program according to Japanese standards, the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture is confident in the quality of training, the teaching staff, and the facilities to strongly commit to students, creating a competitive advantage as well as improving the quality of training and employment. Currently, the faculty has signed with more than 20 organizations, associations, and enterprises in Japan to fulfill the commitment to ensure the quality of training and find jobs for students. Thanks to that, in the 2022-2023 school year, nearly 50 students of the faculty have participated in the paid internship program in Japan with maximum support fees for students.

4. Recognition of transfer credits

Depending on the internship period (6-12 months), students will be paid by the school.  Exemption from relevant courses after completing the internship program.

5. Enjoy attractive salary

Participating in a paid internship program means you can gain valuable work experience and increase your income at the same time. After completing a paid internship, students will likely have accumulated funds to pay for their tuition and university fees for the rest of their time. Currently, students of the faculty participating in paid internship programs are receiving attractive salaries ranging from 18,000,000 VND to 35,000,000 VND/month.

Opportunities for students to experience practical work in Japan

6. Accumulate practical work experience and skills

The practical work experience in a Japanese corporate environment that students gain through the Internship program is invaluable. Students will be taught from the most basic skills to professional skills in the field of internship, have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learned to real work experience, and witness firsthand the daily work tasks they may face in their chosen field.

In addition to learning professional skills in a specific field, skills such as communication, teamwork, etc., to accumulate useful knowledge for yourself to both meet current job requirements and effectively support future practical work.

7. Clearly define the work you will do in the future

Internships while studying at university allow students to work in their desired field, helping them decide whether that field is suitable for them or not. By participating in internships at Japanese companies, students will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge learned at school to related practical work, forming and strengthening the most useful working skills, thereby, students will have the most general and practical view to be able to initially self-assess their abilities and suitability for the job and actual working environment in the future.

8. Create a competitive advantage in the recruitment market

One of the most important internship benefits for college graduates who have had work experience in the form of an internship is that they are more attractive to employers. Internship experience in Japan makes graduates more attractive to employers because companies save time on training and candidates can often take on more responsibilities than non-internship candidates. Candidates can also receive higher starting salaries than those who have no internship experience or are starting a new career.

9. Develop and refine skills

Students can learn a lot about their strengths and weaknesses during their internship.

During the internship, students receive feedback from supervisors and experienced people in the field, providing opportunities to learn from predecessors to help you perfect related professional skill sets and develop yourself.

Not only that, when participating in the Japanese Internship program, in addition to improving your foreign language skills, you will work in groups. In this group, everyone will plan their work and solve problems together. Depending on the internship location, you will improve your technical and presentation skills. After each presentation, everyone will receive comments from the board of directors and employees at the internship company.

K14 students participate in extracurricular activities in Fukuoka (Japan)

10. Establish relationships

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to interact with professionals in your field. Internships are not just about transferring credits, earning grades, or earning money; internships provide opportunities to interact, get to know, and learn from the people around you. This will contribute significantly to building new relationships, expanding your network of good relationships both in and outside of your field of work. Who knows, in the future, you will find a job from those relationships.

11. Gain confidence

An internship is a stepping stone for you to test out the knowledge, practical skills of Japanese and other essential skills you have learned in the classroom before entering the real world. It is an opportunity to apply what you have learned in a safe environment, where mistakes are completely controlled and predictable - instead of learning the hard way in your first job after graduating from university.

03 admission methods to Japanese Language major at Dai Nam University:

In the 2023-2024 school year, the Japanese Language Department (code: 7220209) of Dai Nam University will enroll 100 full-time university students according to 3 admission methods:

- Method 1: Use the results of 03 subjects from the high school graduation exam results according to the registered combination for admission consideration.

- Method 2: Use the transcript results, scores of 03 subjects from the 12th grade high school study results according to the registered combination for admission consideration.

- Method 3: Direct admission according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the School.

>>> REGISTER FOR ADMISSION: HERE

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