Chapter 1089： Japan-Russia severance of diplomatic relations (1/2)

At the beginning of the 20th century, studying abroad was not a simple matter. The cost is high, but the most important thing is the language barrier.

The prerequisite for studying abroad is to learn a foreign language first, not only to satisfy oral communication, but also to reach the test-taking level.

With the exception of Japan's Pheasant University, which has an open income, other universities have thresholds. Unless you pay a high sponsorship fee, you can only pass the entrance exam.

Whether it is a written test, an interview, or a recommendation for admission, there is no uniform standard.

Can you stand out? In addition to personal ability, the more important thing is personal connections.

This is also the main reason for foreign students from the Far East to go to Japan. After all, there are books and studies when they go there. If you go to study in other countries, you don’t know if you can get the admission qualifications.

Nanyang University’s enrollment is no exception. The entrance exam is limited to a few test centers in Nanyang, and it is impossible to send people to organize the exams across Asia.

The Ministry of Education stipulates that the examination syllabus must be centered on middle school teaching materials. For the same test questions, overseas students who crammed their feet obviously competed against local students who had studied hard for more than a decade.

It seems that there are more than 1,000 students enrolled in all of Asia, but in fact, most of the students from the Austrian Nanyang region can stand out in the written examination.

Failure to pass the written test means that it is insulated from free education and can only pay for reading.

Nanyang University was first established, and William, the principal, had no confidence, so he was very fair in terms of fees.

Compared with the high tuition fees in the country, which cost more than 10,000 yuan, Nanyang University’s lowest-paid majors only need 500 Aegis per year.

For the wealthy international students, this is naturally not a problem. But for the vast majority of students with average net worth, this is a big problem.

It is an astronomical figure especially for the traditional family who inherited from farming and studying. Even if there are tens of thousands of acres of intensive farming, the annual income is no more than 10,000 yuan.

It seems to be enough, but every family can count on these benefits to eat, and at most they can support one or two international students.

Of course, the main reason is that there are only rumors about the abolition of the imperial examinations, which has not become a reality, and the enthusiasm for studying abroad is not high.

After the imperial examinations were cancelled, everyone found that there was only one way left to study abroad, and that was when the Far East students were madly exported, and then they would be supported by the whole family.

”Boan, don't be joking. It's okay for those who just came to Japan. We have been studying for several years, and we are about to finish our studies. We will go to Nanyang and start from scratch...”

Halfway through talking, Liu Renxin realized that he had made a mistake. There were not only old international students, but also newcomers.

Perhaps the speaker is unintentional, but it sounds intentional! Even if the inconvenience happened immediately due to the pressure of face, the thorn in my heart was still buried.

If it's a stranger, it's fine, and it can be a friend if the misunderstanding is solved. On the contrary, it is between friends. Once such a misunderstanding occurs, it is difficult to go back to the past even if it is solved. The adult world has never been pure.

Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, a classmate who had been friends with Liu Renxin changed the subject and said: ”Brother Liu does not need to be pessimistic. We have learned only a few years in Japan and it is a good thing to have the opportunity to continue studying.

As far as I know, many Japanese students are also preparing for the exam, preparing to compete in Nanyang University.

Now that the situation in Tokyo is unclear, I should make plans early. Even if I can't get the first class, I will at least get an admission qualification. ”

This is a fact. At this moment, the Japanese yearning for the European world is the craziest. Qualified to study in Europe, absolutely no one will stay here to study.

Although Nanyang University is not a European university, there is a Prince Shinra as the president, which is very attractive to everyone.

Apart from other things, after graduating from Nanyang University, it is much simpler to go to Shinra for further studies.

Japanese students are all preparing, and the impact on international students is undoubtedly huge. Even if someone tells them that Nanyang University is a Pheasant University, no one will believe it.

The greater the attractiveness of Nanyang University, the greater the competition. At that time, not only the entrance examinations will need competition, but also the places for self-financed study.

After all, a school is a school and cannot be fully commercialized. Although the higher the price can maximize the benefits, Principal William can't afford to lose that face!

In this context, it is natural to continue the exam. Just to ensure the fairness of educational resources, the Shinra Ministry of Education stipulates that self-financed students shall not exceed 5% of the total number.

Of course, international students are not within the quota limit. In principle, as long as the money can be afforded and the school can accommodate, the more the better.

Local universities do not have such troubles. The high fees scare away 99% of international students. What really needs to be considered is Nanyang University.

The 500 Aegis tuition has blocked some people, but it is not enough to make people daunting. There are still many people who meet the conditions.

The first, second, third class was born under this background. The lower the level, the higher the tuition fee you need to pay. If you can't get the third class, it is scum. Nanyang University does not accept tatters.

This is an embarrassing problem. There are many scholars among foreign students, but there are also many scumbags. These people's congresses all have one characteristic in common, that is-the imperial examination is hopeless.

The main purpose of sending them to study abroad is to become officials. Don't talk about saving the country but not saving the country. Those are just the personal thoughts of the students and cannot represent the family behind them.

In a sense, it is not important to everyone that the grades are not graded, but mainly for gilding.

But after a few years of studying, I didn't get a diploma from a Japanese school, and Nanyang University couldn't even get an admission qualification, so I couldn't explain it when I returned home.

”Nanyang University is not far from enrolling students. If we want to improve our grades in a short time, we can only raise funds for private tutoring.”

Seeing no one answered, Li Boan took the initiative to pierce the window paper. It's better to hold the Buddha's foot temporarily than not to hold it.

It is estimated that there is more than one person who has similar ideas, but usually everyone is accustomed to self-confidence, and I am embarrassed to admit that I am a scumbag.

Of course, it is true that it is a bit too much to say that ”student scum”, but when studying in Japan, most people have not learned much knowledge.

After all, Japan’s educational resources are also scarce these days, especially higher education resources, which are scarce.

University teachers are mainly foreign students sent out. Most of the foreign students in Europe also enter the Pheasant University. After learning a little, they start teaching and educating people.

In many cases, teachers are organized to study first, and then go back to teach students. To be able to cultivate talents, the main thing is that everyone is willing to study.

At the University of Tokyo, you can often see teachers and students studying a problem until late at night.

In contrast, Pheasant University is quite different. It's a fool in itself. Many teachers have never gone to college. Reading with textbooks is considered a class.

Except for a few international students who can be admitted to a regular university and can learn knowledge, most of the international students are in a mess.

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The turmoil triggered by Nanyang University has just begun, and it was soon overwhelmed by the new favorites.

On February 6, 1904, the Japanese government suddenly announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia, and the situation in the Far East suddenly became tense.

Everyone knew that the war was coming, but the Tsarist government had fallen into the ”authoritarian mystery” at this moment. Nicholas II also promised the people that the Japanese government would not dare to do anything.