1Month30Day(Thu)On the Kobe Yamate Campus,2024We held a year-end report session.
Exchange student11After completing their six-month or one-year study abroad program, students reported on their experiences. Afterwards, President Atsushi Hamana awarded them certificates and provided comments.
Finally, all the participants took a commemorative photo in a friendly atmosphere.
[Comments from exchange students]
Exchange student from Yanbian University, China, to the Department of Global Communication, Faculty of International Communication
Coming to Japan has given me many experiences and learnings. Not only have I been able to deeply experience and deepen my knowledge of various cultures, but I have also been able to deepen my understanding of Japanese society. It has also been an opportunity to broaden my personal relationships. They have helped me to better integrate into the local society and give me a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and lifestyle. In addition, I have had the opportunity to interact with international students from all over the world, broadening my international perspective and deepening my understanding of multicultural coexistence and mutual understanding. At first, I found it difficult to speak in Japanese, and there were times when I felt depressed, but through constant study and practice, I gradually overcame this difficulty and improved my level of Japanese.
Exchange student from Darma Persada University, Indonesia, to the Department of Global Communication, Faculty of International Communication
The subjects I took were very diverse, with a particular focus on global communication. I learned a lot through my classes, and gained a wide range of knowledge, including the relationships between countries, the history of each country, and how to cooperate with people of different cultures and languages. As for extracurricular activities, I did not join any specific clubs, but I did join the Hyogo International Community. In this community, we worked with local people living in Hyogo Prefecture to hold various events, such as introducing our culture to Japanese elementary school students and teaching English.
This study abroad experience was very memorable and met my expectations. I was able to learn and feel a lot through this program. The biggest change was that I learned how to look at things from multiple perspectives. I learned the importance of thinking about things from various angles without being bound by stereotypes. In terms of personality, I continued to make an effort to adapt to my surroundings while still remaining true to myself. Furthermore, through this experience, I was able to discover some of my passions and concretely visualize my goal of returning to Japan and working here again.
Of course, I faced many difficulties, but I was able to adapt and overcome them, turning the difficulties into motivation for my own growth.
