International Exchange/Overseas Program

The reason I decided to study abroad was because I wanted to live in a place with a completely different culture and improve my English skills. I chose Vietnam, which was recommended by my teacher. In preparation for the trip, I brought along daily necessities and long-lasting emergency food. The atmosphere at the local university was that there was a lot more traffic than in Japan, so I had to be careful, but the students were kind and it was a very easy place to live.

As for classes, I took 1. Design Thinking, 3. Introduction to Economics, 2. English for Academic Purpose 4-4, and 4. Global Culture. The classes were mainly for cultivating a managerial mindset, and there was a lot of group work, which I was able to do many things that I would not have been able to experience in Japanese classes. The teachers were very helpful, so I was able to deepen my interactions with local students while eating and sightseeing. In terms of daily life, I lived in an apartment, the cost was about XNUMX yen per month, and the internet environment was good. The only thing I was careful about was to only drink water purchased from the supermarket. I also thought it was better to eat out because you can eat a lot of different Vietnamese food.

My thoughts after completing my study abroad were that it was a very good experience as I was able to experience many cultural differences. My message to students currently considering studying abroad is that you will definitely grow if you go abroad. Please be brave and go. It will be a very good experience. And it is important to have the courage to talk to people there.

Global Communication Department 3rd year KN