質問: 海外留学奨学金について 来年の9月から、アメリカの大学院に留学を希望しています。日本語のtaをできたらイイなと思っていますが、しばらくの間は自費で学費や滞在費を・・・ということになりそうです。そこで、奨学金やローンのことを検討しています。留学経験があるので、語学学校に行く必要はないと思います。奨学金もやはり競争率が高いですし・・・どなたか、奨学金やローンのことなど詳しくご存知のかたはいらっしゃいませんでしょうか。
回答: i received a ta position at a graduate school in the us. it was for the courses in my major,not for the japanese classes. here are some things that might help you: - apply for the position as soon as possible! this is the very first and most important step. it's usually a first-come-first-served basis. you never know what opportunities lie ahead until you give it a chance. it is quite possible that the school may be looking for a japanese ta right now and you may be the best qualified person! - talk to the head of the program and request a position in person (or by phone since you are in japan). you have a better chance of getting a desired position if the professor can trust you and have confidence in you. it is easier to establish that type of relationship if you can talk with him/her in person. i received my ta position after i began studying at school. i wish i had started the process sooner. there are many foreign students who receive assistance from the school. so, just give it a try. you will be surprised how much opportunities are out there! good luck.