Foreign Students

I wanted to study abroad in Japan since I was in high school in Vietnam. I had a strong interest in Japanese culture and traditions, and wanted to gain a deeper understanding of them and experience them for myself. I had the image of Japanese people as being polite. I was also deeply impressed by the Japanese people's ability to think from the other person's perspective and create excellent things. For these reasons, I decided to study abroad in Japan.

Coming to Japan and starting a new life in a new country, it was only natural that I experienced culture shock. There was a big difference between the Japanese I learned in Vietnam and the Japanese that Japanese people actually use. In particular, in the Kansai region where I live, dialects are often used, and at first I could hardly understand what the other people were saying.

At the Japanese language school, I was able to learn and experience many things. I had the opportunity to make friends with international students from all over the world and exchange knowledge about various cultures and traditions. The teachers were always kind enough to teach me Japanese, and I learned expressions that are useful in daily conversation and business situations. I also participated in various extracurricular activities, such as wearing a kimono and pounding rice cakes. Every New Year, I went to a shrine with my teachers and friends to pray for happiness in the new year. Thanks to my teachers and friends,2My life in Japan has become more fulfilling with each passing day. When I first came to Japan, I was like a blank slate.2I gained a lot of knowledge during my years at Japanese language school and felt like I had written a lot of experiences on that blank sheet of paper.

Before entering Kansai University of International Studies, I took exams and interviews. I studied Japanese thoroughly for the entrance exam and also prepared carefully for the interview.2021Years4I started university life in May, but it was a completely different environment from Japanese language school. At university, I was able to take classes with Japanese students, which was a great opportunity to improve my Japanese language skills. Through group work in class, I had many opportunities to exchange opinions, and my communication skills improved day by day.2In my second year of high school, I started working as a tutor at the university.1I supported first-year Japanese and international students, and enthusiastically assisted them with anything they didn't understand about course registration or seminar classes.2Although I have only been a student for a year, I feel that I have grown when I compare my time when I first came to Japan, when I graduated from Japanese language school, and after entering university. Studying abroad is not just about studying, but it is valuable to gain new knowledge and experience every day and feel like you have grown since yesterday.

After graduating from university, I would like to use the knowledge and skills I have acquired to build a career as a businessman. At the same time, I would like to use my own experience to provide support and advice to international students. I would like to start a business based on the knowledge and experience I have gained in Japan and support students who are unsure of their future direction in finding a new path. I am impressed by the Japanese business approach, and I would like to use Japan's strength of putting yourself in the other person's shoes to create something good to provide the highest quality service. Having experienced the hardships of my time as an international student, I have a strong desire to fully support students who are walking the same path. I would like to contribute to society through starting a business and fully support Japanese people living in Vietnam and students studying in Japan.

Since receiving the Kobe Student Youth Center Scholarship Fund, there have been big changes in my tuition fees and lifestyle. I have been able to reduce the amount of time I spend working part-time, and now I can concentrate on my studies without worry. I am truly grateful for your support. I hope to continue to maintain good grades at university for a long time to come.

Faculty of Business Administration Department of Business Administration　KHANH