Meet our International Students

I participated in the open campus recommended to me by my Japanese language school, and since the teachers were so kind and the trial lessons were so fun I decided to enroll. There aren’t any women's universities in China, so at first I couldn't imagine what it would be like, but every-one was very kind and supportive, so I was very glad. Since entering the school, they have very kindly helped me out with daily life things, like my pension and how to write documents, so I’m very thankful. Currently I’m studying to become a teacher of Japanese and English, and I want to get involved in volunteer work in the future.

I was attracted to the school by the atmosphere of the small classes I experienced at the open campus. I’m study-ing international culture, such as gender and food culture of other countries, in the Department of International English. Thanks to this, I think I’ve gained a better under-standing of other people and a more flexible way of think-ing. I also feel at home in the department because of the cheerful atmosphere and the kind people. I have wanted to work as a cabin attendant since I first flew on an airplane as a child, so now I am working hard to become a cabin attendant with an international perspective.

I first heard about the university when I attended an open campus seminar. I went to the open campus and the teach-ers and seniors explained to me about the school, and I found the major I wanted to study here. At first I was nervous, but I attended the next open campus and decided to apply. I truly have no regrets choosing this school. Although I was a little worried at first because I didn't have any Japanese friends, everyone is nice and friendly, and the teachers are very kind. I am going to enjoy doing my best for the next four years.

I was interested in the university because of my love of the Japanese diet and anime, and after consulting with my Jap-anese language school teacher and Japanese friends, they told me that I would be fine here, so I decided to enroll. I was never very good at talking to people, but my Japanese friends are all very kind and friendly, so we do our assign-ments at the café together and hang out with friends from the mandolin club. When I have problems, I ask the SILC staff for advice, so I spend my days with help from the people around me. I am currently studying psychology and Japanese language teaching certification.

I have wanted to teach English in Japan since I was a first-year high school student, so I decided to enroll at Osaka Shoin Women's University, where I can get a teaching license. At first, my mother in Indonesia was against it, but by working hard to get my N3 and showing her how much I wanted to learn, she began to support me. In Japan, I’m working part-time at a fast-food restaurant and trying many different things. On campus, there are Indonesian seniors, facilities to watch DVDs, and volunteer activities you can do, so it's very fulfilling!

I came to Japan to study because I liked Japanese anime and manga, and I thought that living on my own would help me grow. I chose this university because my Japanese language school teacher recommended it, and I can get a teaching qualification here. I think my Japanese friends are very fashionable and elegant. They are also kind and teach me a lot, so I have peace of mind. From now on, I would like to participate in internships and take part in practical train-ing and events related to education. In the future, I would like to become a teacher who is reliable not only in class, but also whom children can freely ask for advice.