Experiences unique to your host country/university
The tastes that I experienced for the first time, the buildings that I had never seen, and an unfamiliar language. I was able to experience many firsts in Morocco thanks to the APU Exchange Program. In particular, I was able to learn many things by volunteering as a Japanese teacher for local students. I planned and operated a club for the local students to exchange letters with Japanese speakers with the aim of learning each other’s language and culture. I often thought that, even if one comes to the club with pre-existing knowledge on grammar and culture, questions may still arise from unexpected perspectives or differences in cultures. When recruiting Japanese speakers, I reached out to my friends, friends of my friends, and then friends of those friends. I wanted the local learners in Morocco to exchange letters with Japanese speakers living all over the world! As a result, I believe I was able to create an opportunity for Japanese speakers around the world to feel a closer connection with Morocco. I believe this volunteer experience, where I was able to deepen the exchange between local Japanese language learners in Morocco and Japanese speakers around the world, is one of the most treasured experiences of my life.
Words of advice/encouragement for students who want to go on exchange in the future.
What type of student exchange life do you dream of? You’ll see scenery far beyond what you’re imagining now when you arrive at your student exchange destination. Living through days of laughter, tears, worry and joy, you will be able to experience great personal growth. Turn your dreams into reality at a student exchange destination where you can shine the most.
LANGUAGE:
Japanese
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