Peer Advocacy

Success Stories

Real journeys from Bangladesh to Japan. These narratives demonstrate proven, real-world impact and reliability.

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Rafiq Hossain

Chittagong, Bangladesh
Tokyo Institute of Technology
¥1,200/hour — Software Development Intern
Class of 2024

Program

B.Sc. in Computer Science

The Challenge

Lacked N2 certification and faced complex COE documentation requirements for a competitive technical university.

The Parag Intervention

Parag's dual team coordinated a 7-month intensive JLPT program in Dhaka while the Japan office liaised directly with the university's international admissions office to pre-validate academic credentials.

The Outcome

Achieved N2 in 6 months. COE approved in 3 weeks. Now working part-time as a software development intern in Shibuya while completing degree requirements.

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Nasrin Akter

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Waseda University
¥1,100/hour — NGO Liaison Assistant
Class of 2023

Program

M.A. in International Relations

The Challenge

First-generation university student from a single-income family. Needed full financial planning and scholarship alignment.

The Parag Intervention

Parag structured a hybrid funding model combining JASSO Honors Scholarship, part-time work authorization, and family sponsorship documentation. The Japan team secured a shared apartment in Takadanobaba within budget.

The Outcome

Awarded JASSO Honors Scholarship (¥48,000/month). Maintains 3.7 GPA. Works 20 hours/week at an international NGO liaison office.

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Tariq Mahmud

Sylhet, Bangladesh
Osaka University
¥950/hour — Convenience Store + Private Tutoring
Class of 2025

Program

Japanese Language School → Engineering Transfer

The Challenge

Needed to transition from language school to a top-tier national engineering program with limited prior technical vocabulary.

The Parag Intervention

Parag mapped a precise 2-year pathway: language school in Osaka (April intake) → EJU preparation → direct transfer application. The Japan office provided EJU-specific tutoring and university open-day coordination.

The Outcome

Scored 320/400 on EJU Mathematics. Accepted to Osaka University Faculty of Engineering. Currently in first year with full tuition coverage through MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship.