International Exchange/Overseas Program

It has always been my dream to study abroad, and when I saw that the Department of English Communication at Kansai University of International Studies offered an exchange program called Global Research, I thought it would be a good opportunity to participate.

The reason I decided to study abroad in Taiwan is because it has a safer environment than other countries, and I wanted to be exposed to languages ​​other than English.

Before I went to Taiwan, I prepared by taking Chinese language classes.Duolingo I learned Chinese using this app.

The atmosphere at the university was very peaceful as the university and the dormitory were located in a residential area.

In the dormitory or on campusWi-FiWithoutPCI could use it by tethering my smartphone, but it was a little inconvenient, so I bought a router and shared it with my roommate. I brought my mobile phone from Japan and bought a local router.YESI was using a card.

The courses I took there were:English Reading and Composition-Oral Training in English-Fiction-Cross-cultural Communication-A Historic Spot and Taiwan Culture.

The content of the classes was mostly presentations and group work. In order to deepen interactions with local students, my homeroom teacher introduced me to a buddy. My buddy from the same class helped me register for classes, and we went to the night market and on day trips. Most of the other international students were from China, Macau, and other Chinese-speaking countries, and everyone was kind and friendly when talking to each other.

Regarding food, there was a cafeteria on the first floor of the dormitory. For about 350 yen, you can buy Japanese food such as oyakodon and various other rice dishes. There are many Japanese chain stores in the city, and Uber Eats is cheaper than in Japan, so I didn't have much trouble. As for shopping, there are Japanese pharmacies, so it's easy to get Japanese products.

What advice would you give to your juniors after completing your study abroad experience? Although communal living and living in a foreign country was very difficult, looking back now I feel it was a valuable experience. I think my English skills and communication skills have improved.

Studying abroad gives you a valuable experience that you can only have now. There are many difficulties, but I think that what you gain there will be something you will never forget for the rest of your life. I hope that you will have this valuable experience too.

English Communication Department 3rd Year ET