Foreign Students

　Since 1985, Kobe City has provided scholarships to privately financed international students as part of its international student support project.This time, two international students of our university were selected as scholarship students.

　At the award ceremony, the mayor of Kobe said, "Even though you come from different backgrounds and universities, you are studying together in the same Kobe. We will use the scholarship to study in Kobe, and each of us will decide which path to choose for our future." I want you to think about it. I hope that studying abroad in Kobe will be a stepping stone for your future.”

　Takashi Sugawara, the grandson of Ichiro Sugawara, who made the donation, commented, "My grandfather ran a company that imported timber from Asia. I hear that the scholarship has started.I hope that you will not only study, but also make friends, travel, and have many good experiences.In the future, I hope that you will repay the kindness by building strong ties with Kobe. I want you to do it. I think that's what my grandfather wants."

　After the award ceremony, an opinion exchange meeting was held with the Mayor of Kobe, Mr. Sugawara, and other scholarship students.Scholarship students from various countries actively exchanged opinions on Kobe City's safety measures, population decline, the role of foreign nationals, and disaster information provision.Mr. Wahid from Kobe University asked, "Kobe City supports startups, but I feel that there are not enough activities for young people and students. Do you have any plans for an innovation contest?" replied, "We would like to consider it as a contest that includes international students."

　Scholar1Throughout the year, I plan to participate in various events hosted by Kobe City and become a bridge between Japanese people and my home country.

TRAN THI MAI TRINH(Chan Thi My Chin)

From Vietnam: Faculty of International Communication, Department of Tourism3Years

Why You Need a Scholarship

It is very difficult to balance my studies and work, but I was able to receive a scholarship, which allowed me to reduce the time I spent working part-time and concentrate on my studies.I am freed from financial stress and can concentrate on my studies with peace of mind.

About studying abroad

I decided to study abroad because I want to live in an environment where I can grow while broadening my global horizons.Japan is a progressive country, with cultural diversity and an advanced educational system. I came to Japan because I thought that I could deepen my self-development and cross-cultural understanding by coming into contact with them.I chose Kobe because I wanted to live in this city in the future because I remembered my hometown when I saw Kobe, which includes beautiful townscapes, scenery, and an environment rich in nature.

Research plan/research status while studying abroad, career path after graduating from university (research theme)

Since I was in high school, I have been interested in interacting with people from all over the world while learning about various cultures and customs, so I chose the tourism department.The tourism industry is an international field that brings together people from all over the world, and I believe that I can make use of my communication skills and flexible thinking.Also, I have a strong desire to not only enrich my life but also contribute to the development of society and the world. Through studying in the department, I aim to improve myself, interact with many people, and become a bridge between Vietnam and Japan.In the future, I would like to collaborate with a Japanese company and contribute to the friendship between the two countries and the tourism industry as a bridge between Vietnam and Japan.

plans after graduation

After graduating from university, I aim to work in the tourism industry.First of all, while working in Japan, I would like to become a point of contact between the Vietnamese and Japanese tourism industries, deepen my understanding of both cultures, and strive to promote exchanges.In the future, I would like to return to Vietnam, where my mother is, and work for a company that promotes tourism exchanges with Japan, contributing to the development of the tourism industry in both countries.

WAHID NUR RAHMAN(Wahid Nur Rahman)　

From Indonesia: Faculty of International Communication, Department of English Communication 4Years

Why You Need a Scholarship

While living at university, I have participated in various international exchange events and social problem solving with companies.Last year, she came into contact with the Metaverse industry as a result of a certain encounter with her, and realized that virtual space has various possibilities in the future.From there, she joined "Anchor Kobe," which was established by the city of Kobe, and has been developing apps in cooperation with overseas developers while receiving advice from various people.

Receiving the scholarship will allow me to concentrate on my university life and the research and development of the app I will launch.I would like to make the most of the precious opportunity of being a student and create a new way of society that will change Japan and the world in the future through the Metaverse virtual space.

Research plans and research status while studying abroad, career paths after graduating from university

I belong to the Multicultural Coexistence Major in the Faculty of International Communication.In order to conduct international business in the future, it will be necessary to create new ideas and take action to realize them.I believe that by studying the Multicultural Coexistence Major, we will be able to discover new ideas and create more diverse ideas through communication and interaction with people from different cultures.

Currently, we are developing applications that utilize virtual space in cooperation with companies in Kobe through overseas developers and "Anchor Kobe" established by Kobe City.In the virtual world, you can freely do things that you cannot experience in the real world.Until now, virtual space has been used only for games, but in the future, it will have a great impact on daily life, business, education, and so on.The virtualized space can be used for various purposes, so it becomes a game of ideas.Through this, we aim to be able to build better human relationships and communication even in the real world.

plans after graduation

After graduation, I would like to obtain a start-up visa, establish a start-up company in Japan as an international student, and develop my business, but in some cases, I am currently employed by a partner company.I would like to learn Japanese business culture and technology, and deepen the cooperative relationship with Japan.