Something I Have Learned Along the Way - Yue Xu

 

　Through this corona virus pandemic, I have learned that when facing something you can’t change no matter how you struggle, the choice you did before really matters.

　Although the Japanese government has lifted entry restrictions since March 2022, it had banned nearly all new foreign arrivals for more than one year and if you consider the time of the tight border restrictions last time it lasted a total of more than two years during pandemic. As can be seen from here, the Japanese government did open its borders temporarily from October 2020 to January 2021, but it still was a very short period.

　And for me, making the choice to apply for the visa in advance and enter Japan in November 2020 was maybe the most correct choice I have ever made these years.  Thanks for it, I can live in Tokyo, make new friends, and do the job hunting successfully.

However, almost the third of my classmates who decided to enter Japan in March 2021, one month before the university would start, couldn’t enter Japan and still in China now and will enter Japan in April 2022 finally. And as you can guess, they have already finished their first year in the University of Tokyo in China.

So, as you can see, It's difficult for us to fight against the policies set by the government or the trend of the times. For things that we can’t control, we should make the right and quick decision when there is still opportunity left for you.




Comments

  1. Shogo MoroMarch 17, 2022 at 7:20 PM

    Your lesson can be applied for many things. I have a tendency to think deeply although I know doing so leads to nothing. To spare time and avoid making the situation worse, we should make a decision as soon as we get enough information.

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  2. David WoodfieldMarch 17, 2022 at 7:25 PM

    Yes, as they say "strike when the iron is hot." I am glad that your courageous decision has opened the way for you to be living in Japan while studying at Todai & looking for work in the country. :-)

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  3. moanaMarch 17, 2022 at 7:28 PM

    This corona pandemic have taught us quite a lot of things, right? and yes, your notice about making decision is one of them. Generally, making a decision for something is tough, anxious task. but even so, we should do it as fast as possible so that we don't miss the opportunity...

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  4. Minori SatoMarch 17, 2022 at 7:32 PM

    Some members in the laboratory say that they have to do only simulations or paper researching because they cannot come to Japan... It is disappointing that they are deprived of chances to study...

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  5. Kenta NishidaMarch 17, 2022 at 7:33 PM

    Actually, I cannot understand why Japanese government is so strict with students who come from foreign countries. The restriction is too severe, isn't it? I hope your friends enjoy the campus life at University of Tokyo.

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