Japan: Reiseführer, Visa und kostenlose Unterkunft · 2026

AMAruzhan Meirashevameirasharuzhan · 20.12.2022Lesen

As long as I can remember, I have always loved to travel, visit different cities, gain a wealth of impressions from new places, and discover new knowledge. However, as you become an adult, you realize that this requires enormous effort and both moral and financial costs. In any case, in the 21st century, people have many opportunities to travel, work, or study abroad. I am extremely happy that everyone has equal opportunities to fulfill their dreams, broaden their horizons, and exchange cultures. The first country where I will begin my amazing journey on my own, without parental accompaniment, will be the largest representative of the Western world - the United States of America. For such an advantage, I and many other students are very grateful and deeply glad that the Work & Travel USA (InterExchange) program exists. It is important to remember that student exchange programs abroad are never easy. It requires a lot of hard work and effort. However, the reward is a future with excellent opportunities, the expansion of one's knowledge, the acquisition of significant cultural experience, as well as diverse opportunities to meet Americans and a chance to learn firsthand about American society, culture, and values. Why a representative of the Western world? As we know, in our time, there is a clash of cultures along the West-East civilizational line. This has also influenced our country, Kazakhstan. There is an equal influence of Western and Eastern civilizations, the same LGBT and religious organizations, sects, and so on. As an orientalist, I want to deeply study the integration of cultures. For my future career prospects, I have firmly decided to experience the contrast of cultures and the values of different worlds firsthand. On the other hand, this will give me self-realization by becoming independent in a country that is foreign to our mentality, and a huge experience to see a concentration of different cultures, nationalities, or even races. America has been a long-standing dream of mine, and for many others as well. American culture has a great influence on our world, especially the Western world. American music is heard all over the world, which is also my favorite and that of almost everyone I know. Hence my passionate desire to get to know the country's culture. "Adamdy zaman bileydi" ("The era rules the man"). If we ourselves do not abandon our national traditions and spiritual values, nothing will harm us, but on the contrary, it will improve us. I believe that we need to study both Eastern and European countries more deeply: their history, culture, and the problems they face in the process of their development. Despite the accelerated dynamics of globalism across the planet, now is the time for the rise of the East. The modernization of Eastern countries is certainly connected with the preservation of their cultural identity, such as Japan, etc. Specifically, the rise of Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, means we must strive to maintain a balance, "simultaneously orienting ourselves toward both the democratic West and the traditional East." This would help us open up new opportunities and prospects for the integration of our scientists with foreign colleagues. Such a decision would help develop a detailed analysis of Western and Eastern values and assess their applicability in Kazakhstani conditions, as we are a young country. We have room to grow, and one can only welcome the desire to take the best from the "treasuries" of both Western and Eastern cultures. It is we, the young people, who can take only the best for our country from developed powers like America, etc. In addition, this student exchange program will help me in the analysis for my scientific work. Another advantage of the USA is the strong leap in technology, catering, and conveniences for human life. America is famous for its service sector, as the state supports the opening of small new businesses and startups by law; there is great co

ASAlexandra Sinichkinasssahsha · 31.01.2015Lesen

Disney, Epcot. At the very beginning of the park stands a giant sphere, hiding a wonderful attraction that features a 4D show. Stunning images of the whole world, space, stars. It's breathtaking... Next, we went to Mission Space, where we carried out an important mission: to fly to Mars.)) Which we actually accomplished. Everything is done so realistically, with air currents and pressure. It feels like you really flew to Mars for 3 months.) And when you enter the souvenir shop, you just can't take your eyes off it, everything is so cute and amazing.... You want to buy out the whole store.((( The best attraction in Epcot for me is Soarin'. They put you in a seat and suspend you in front of a huge screen, where various images of bridges, nature, clouds, and night cities appear later. The images are accompanied by sounds, smells, and the movement of the seats. It's insanely scary and stunningly beautiful. Scary because they lift you to a great height, and you know you could fall, plus it's 4D. A complete feeling that you are flying. It's so cool. In the second part of the park, 11 countries are presented for visitors. Want to visit 11 countries in one day? Go to Disney.) It's very, very beautiful. It so happened that we arrived in this part of the park in the evening, and all the houses were lit up with bright lights. Magic. Very beautiful. You could talk forever about each country, each has its own highlights, pure bliss. I liked Mexico, Japan, and England the most. Well, England is my weakness, and Mexico is so fun and relaxed, bright.) And in Japan, I wanted to buy all the candles, incense sticks, all the tableware, aaaaaaaa!))) I'm thrilled, thrilled, thrilled))))) Disney employees are so great. They maintain such cleanliness, order, and beauty throughout the park... I don't want to seem unpatriotic to my own country, but our people wouldn't be able to do this.(( Oh, by the way. Every day in all Disney parks at 9:00 PM, they organize a grand fireworks show. I'm tired of repeating that it's extraordinarily beautiful, but I can't find another word.)))

ALAnastassya LebedevaNastyaLebedeva · 28.10.2012Lesen

Letter from September 4th Sender: Anastasia Lebedeva, San Francisco, California Recipient: Yulya Keda, Kazakhstan Hi! Honestly, I thought I'd write sooner, but I didn't have the time – we spent 3 unforgettable days in San Francisco! Now I understand why Anya wanted to come back here so much! The city is just indescribably beautiful! That's how I put it))) Its whole charm is that it's very different from other American cities! I don't even know where to start! I have an idea! Let me write about why this city is so wonderful instead! 10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO 1) The best way to get to know any city is just to walk wherever you want, ON FOOT! There are no huge highways in San Fran, so you can walk and enjoy the views as much as you like! Of course, the city is built on hills – so the roads take on unimaginable angles! 2) It really is very beautiful! I took tons of photos! The coolest thing is that the city is beautiful in its diversity! Palace of Fine Arts (especially in the evening when it gets dark, the view is stunning), City Hall, Painted Ladies, Japantown, Chinatown, Union Square (a cool square), Haight-Ashbury (a very positive neighborhood)), Coit Tower, Pacific Heights.... 3) You can spend the whole day walking around Fisherman’s Wharf: the embankment, the deep blue ocean, Alcatraz Island, the sound of the waves, seagulls circling over the water – probably one of the most beautiful places in the city! 4) Cable Cars! OMG! After waiting in a huuuuge line, we managed to ride the famous little trams! We specifically took the side seats so we could stand while riding, take photos of people along the way, and enjoy the views!!! An amazing feeling! 5) The city is full of surprises! We spent half the day on the embankment, and by the time we rented bikes, it was already 5 o'clock. Our goal was to cross the Golden Gate Bridge! Anya had talked our ears off (yours too))) about how much she likes this bridge and how many photos she took last year! So to say I was anticipating it is an understatement! But imagine our surprise when we reached the bridge, or rather, the place where it was supposed to be, and discovered that THE BRIDGE WAS GONE!! We were standing in the middle of nowhere (as Americans say), and there was FOG all around, so thick that it was impossible to see the Golden Gate Bridge! After wandering around a bit, we decided to go through with our plan anyway! We rode across the bridge (yes, we found it by touch))), our hair was wet from the fog, it was windy, but we felt great! White haze all around! Anyway, after reaching the other end, we stopped and started sharing our impressions. And when the sun came out and the red outlines of the bridge supports became visible, we took pictures, and, tired but happy, continued our journey. On the way back, we bought t-shirts - I biked the Golden Gate Bridge! The day was a success! 6) Golden Gate Bridge! No words! It's the symbol of the city! 7) It has its own atmosphere here! Probably because of the architecture! Or maybe because of the weather! Fog is a very common occurrence, but it's so cool here in the fall! 8) Golden Gate Park. Everything is so beautiful, green, tons of flowers! Tons of photos! 9) Every time you can find something new: cozy cafes, museums (we managed to see a bit of Dali and Picasso), bookstores, parks, people! 10) You want to come back here again and again! p.s. The flight to New York is soon – we'll be there tomorrow, and on the 8th we fly home! So we'll be back soon! p.p.s. I like your VK status)))))))

ААрайлымDiamonlover · 05.01.2010Lesen

Hello everyone! My name is Araylym. I am a student from Kazakhstan at Suleyman Demirel University and a future diplomat. I have been studying languages since childhood and can proudly speak about my success in mastering English, Turkish, and Korean. I started with languages because one of the important goals of my life is to travel the world, and languages are the first steps toward my dream. 20-30 years ago, traveling and working abroad was difficult, especially for students. But now it has become a relevant aspect of our lives. Various organizations and centers have become a buffer between students and other countries. And in my opinion, the leader today is the International Exchange Center. For 20 years, the International Exchange Center has been brilliantly coping with the task of implementing student exchanges. Students now have the opportunity not only to travel but also to earn money while practicing languages and exchanging culture. I have not been abroad yet, and now that I am 100% ready for such changes in my life, I want to fulfill my dream. And this competition stimulates me even more and gives a huge chance. Knowing how the Center has worked to this day, I want to make predictions about how the Center will work in 20 years. So, IEC-2029: - IEC is a global network of international exchange centers. You can find an IEC in every corner of the globe. There are already 105 IECs around the world. In Kazakhstan, there are already 7 centers: Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Atyrau, Karaganda, Semey, and Kyzylorda. - The center provides an opportunity not only for the younger generation but also for the older generation to gain international communication and work experience. You can participate in the program if you are 18-40 years old. If you have difficulties with languages, professional specialists at the center will prepare you in a short period using accelerated methods. - All IEC program participants receive an "IEC-Visa": with one visa to the USA, you can freely cross the borders of countries participating in the IEC agreement. How far has globalization come? - The list of countries you can go to has significantly increased - UK, Australia, Canada, South America, European countries, China, Japan, India, and others. Now Kazakhstan also welcomes foreign job seekers and travelers into its warm embrace. Kazakhstan is among the 50 developed countries of the world. And it is interesting for foreigners to explore what our country represents. - IEC offers hot vacancies online. Participants choose the vacancy they like. - IEC provides each participant with a so-called "IEC with me" sensor. This sensor is made in the form of a watch. In case of questions or difficulties, the participant gives a "Domestic IEC" signal. And "Domestic IEC" instantly contacts "Host IEC" and the participant's problem is solved promptly. - IEC is now also the largest employment agency. If you are educated, perfect in language, and competent, then IEC will place you in the best international companies in any industry. - The IEC network works systematically and is constantly improving. An annual meeting of representatives of all centers is held, and the work of the centers is analyzed. - IEC is engaged in charity. 10 million dollars are allocated annually for charity. This speaks to the international prestige and good intentions of the IEC. This is our "IEC-2029". IEC does not stop at what has been achieved but goes higher and higher. Good luck and success to you, IEC!!!

AOAruzhan Orynbayoryn.bay505 · 14.12.2022Lesen

Orynbay Aruzhan,3 Group Exchange programs create opportunities for participants to learn about a new country and its nation, develop interpersonal skills, and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. It is common to say that exchange programs create future leaders who appreciate international collaboration, tolerance and empathy. Above all that, I see this W&T program as a way to challenge myself and see what I am capable of. Living and working in another country with strangers is like forcing myself into the most uncomfortable situations and adventures possible. But I choose to do it myself because we can only grow when we are out of our comfort zone. I also do not think that the grass is always greener on the other side, I won’t be in the US screaming about how everything is great there and bad at home. I believe that there are pros and cons to each side and the best we can do as countries are to share our experiences and grow together as nations. What I plan to learn from this trip is hard work, I plan to mature, get more physically developed, and become more outgoing. I want to hear funny or not-so-funny life stories from my coworkers, my boss, and strangers I will meet along the way. Why do I want to experience hard work? I think most of my life I was pretty privileged. I studied in a nice private school, I got to do different sports and hobbies. My friends always had what they wanted, they never had to work for it. So when I got my first job two years ago, it turned my life upside down. I was looking for a job because I was bored in summer, and my coworkers- kids my age would work 12-hour shifts because they needed that money. I learned how to appreciate what was given to me, I learned to appreciate people’s work and my life as it is. When I told my friend from university I am going to participate in W&T. He said “Are you kidding me? You are spending all your time studying computer science just to go the US and wash dishes there?!”. I realized how privileged and arrogant some people can be and how I would never want to have that kind of perception of life and arrogancy towards people who do hand work like washing dishes. So for me, the W&T program is not just a way to spend a crazy summer far away from my parents. It is a way to teach myself a lesson one more time, learn discipline, learn the work ethic of another nation, and give myself the motivation to keep studying and be grateful for everything that I have. In the near future, I would like to finish my Bachelor's degree and get my Master's and Doctorate degrees while practising and working as a software engineer. But most importantly I would like to be a researcher and teach at my university(KBTU) as my role model Pakizar Shamoi. Pakizar teaches my Object Oriented Programming course right now at KBTU and is the greatest Professor I ever came across during these 2 years of college. Pakizar got her PhD in Japan and I feel like it is an important part of her journey that I want to experience too. I think a lot of her work ethic and dedication comes from people she met in Japan and the obstacles she had to overcome to get there. That is why I want to experience other nations’ cultures, work systems, their educational system like my role model did. I want to learn networking and I feel like spending a summer in the US would help to develop the soft and hard skills that I need to achieve my ambitious goals. It would give me more experience of living abroad that I will need if I will get my Master's or PhD abroad. Hopefully in future when I will teach at KBTU I will be able to tell my students stories about me travelling across the US and other countries like Pakizar does in her lectures. Talking about the culture of my country, I want to talk about our youth. About how many talents from Kazakhstan are now in comedy, music, cinema and technology? I would tell them about Moldanazar, whose music I adore, Aisultan Seitov and his recent movie «Қаш», about Sanzhar

ЭЭдгардGhost · 28.12.2009Lesen

Not long ago, IEC.Exchange celebrated its anniversary. It is already 20 years old. I heard that a cocktail party was held at the Moscow office. I don't know exactly what happened at our Tyumen office because I reached out to IEC.Exchange late. But I assume the mood in the agency was upbeat as they were summarizing 20 years of work. Throughout its existence in the service market, IEC.Exchange has been developing gradually but steadily, improving the level of service for its clients and expanding the list of available programs and countries. The center mainly helps students from Russia sign employment contracts with foreign firms for the summer vacation period. Young people get acquainted with the history of the chosen country, study the language more deeply, and gain work experience. And every year, the center expands its range of services: adding new destinations, considering new offers, and choosing more acceptable options for Russian students. These facts are proof that the agency does not stop at what has been achieved, but continues to develop and expand! I wonder what will happen to IEC.Exchange in 20 years? With us and with the country? Well, here is what... March 2029. I am sitting in my office at VTB Bank in a white shirt and tie (ugh, how I hate it), drinking coffee, reviewing reports, and thinking about not forgetting to buy milk on the way home. Mail has arrived. I open the envelope. I am invited to a festive corporate event in honor of the anniversary (40th) of IEC.Exchange as a regular client. And 20 years ago, at this same time, I was only dreaming of going to America. Yes, a lot of time has flown by since my first trip, and a lot has changed... The workday is over. I go outside. I walk past an electronic store. I need to buy milk. I approach the machine that replaces the salesperson, the cash register, the scales, and everything else! Could I have imagined in 2010 that in 20 years people would come up with something like this... You press the buttons, put money into the slot, listen to "thank you for your purchase," and take your carton of milk. Technology has come a long way! I walk past the window of a new store, something like our former Technosila or Eldorado, with a wide selection of appliances at "ridiculous prices." And here is a new protoplasmic TV, or something like that. A large screen, a built-in system for imitating live sounds and improved playback of music tracks, and many other cool "bells and whistles," like the ability to fold this TV device into a 4x4 cm cube weighing a couple of grams... I bet Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the first television, never even dreamed of such innovations! For a second, I listen to the broadcast coming from this "miracle" box. News! "The euro exchange rate has not changed, the price of ECT (environmentally clean fuel) per barrel has decreased by 3 points...". General information that carries zero semantic load. Not a word about the fact that Russia is no longer an oil power, because this type of fuel has practically run out, and about 5 years ago we slowly began to switch to renewable resources. Several types of synthetic gasoline and ECT were invented, new ways of heating homes were found, and many problems that arose due to the oil deficit were solved. Although not all of it is our merit. Japan, for example, began moving to a new level 10 years ago, while our country lived for the day, not particularly worrying about the future. After Japan, half of Europe and the USA followed suit. But we are not at the very end of this list, but exactly in the middle, which is pleasing... More snippets of information for the day... I need to keep going. I slowly turn around and head home. Near the entrance, I take out my resident card to get inside. The thing is, many young men and women loved to spend their free time in the entrances, so they came up with a "new intercom," although "new" is a strong word. It's all like in the subway. You insert the card, the system notes th

ЭЭдгардGhost · 28.12.2009Lesen

Not long ago IEC celebrated its anniversary. It is already 20 years old. I heard that a cocktail party was held at the Moscow office. What happened at our Tyumen office I do not know for sure, because I contacted IEC late. But I assume that the mood was probably upbeat at the agency, since they were summing up 20!years of work. Over the time of its existence on the service market IEC has gradually but steadily developed, improving the level of service for its clients, expanding the list of possible programs and countries. The center mainly helps students from Russia conclude employment contracts with foreign companies for the period of summer recreation. Young people get acquainted with the history of the chosen country, study the language in greater depth, and gain work experience. And every year the center expands its range of services: it adds new directions, considers new offers, choosing the most acceptable options for Russian students. These facts are proof that the agency does not rest on its laurels, but continues to develop and expand! I wonder, what will happen to IEC in 20 years? To us and to the country? Well, here's what… 2029. March. I am sitting in my office at the "VTB" bank in a white shirt and tie (ugh, how I hate it), drinking coffee, looking through reports and thinking not to forget to buy milk on my way home. The correspondence was brought in. I open the envelope. I am invited to a celebratory corporation in honor of IEC's anniversary (the 40th) as a regular client. And 20 years ago at this same time I only dreamed of going to America. Yes, a lot of time has flown since my first trip, a lot has changed… The workday is over. I go outside. I pass by an electronics store. Need to buy milk. I approach a box that replaces the shop assistant, the cash register, weights and everything else! Could I have imagined in 2010 that in 20 years people would come up with this… You press the buttons, drop the money into the compartment, listen to "thank you for your purchase" and take your packet of milk. How far technology has come! I pass by the display window of a new store, something like our former "Tekhnosila" or "Eldorado", with a wide selection of appliances at "ridiculous prices". And here's the new protoplasmic TV, or something of that sort. A large screen, a built-in system that imitates live sounds and enhanced playback of music tracks and many other cool "gadgets", like the ability to fold this TV set into a cube sized 4x4 cm and weighing a couple of grams… I bet Philo Francotour, the inventor of the first television, never dreamed of such innovations! For a second I listen to the broadcast coming from this "miracle" box. News! "The euro rate has not changed, the rate of ECT (environmentally clean fuel) per barl has fallen by 3 points…" General information carrying zero semantic weight. Not a word about the fact that Russia is no longer an oil power, since this type of fuel has practically run out, and about five years ago we slowly began to switch to renewable resources. Several types of synthetic gasoline and ECT were invented, new ways of heating houses were found, many problems that arose because of oil shortages were solved. Although not all our achievements. Japan, for example, began the transition to the new level about 10 years ago, and our country still lived day to day, not particularly worrying about the future. After Japan, half of Europe and the USA followed. But we are not at the very end of that list, rather exactly in the middle, which is pleasing… More snippets of various information for the day… I have to go on. I slowly turn and head home. Near the entrance I take out the resident card to get into the building. The thing is, many young men and women have come to like spending their free time in building entrances, so they invented the "new intercom", although calling it "new" is an exaggeration. Just like in the subway. You insert the card, the system notes that you are "one of us", and the