Meet the SPA (Student PR Assistants) and Loop.A.S. (Looping Alumni and Students) who are in
charge of writing the student blog!
SPA
SPA covers campus life and academic pursuits from the student perspective. We capture the essence and appeal of APU and bring it to the campus community as well as the wider world.
This Blog hopes to provide information that will help students in their daily campus life and will put the spotlight on active students and faculty members. Each item on this page has been planned and written primarily by members of SPA to provide students with relevant and timely information. We hope that this blog helps you to lead an even more fulfilling student life with a deeper understanding and love of APU.
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Click on the pictures and check out our message!
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Manari Shimamura
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Oita, Japan
Message:
Hello, I am Manari Shimamura (Graduated in March 2024). I love to travel and last year I visited 15 countries in Europe. This year, I will be traveling around Asia and Japan. APU and Beppu are full of interesting things to do! I will share with you the charms of APU and Beppu through articles!
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Anh Van NGUYEN
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Vietnam
Message:
Hi! I’m Van Anh from Vietnam. My love of handwriting gave rise to my deep interest in
writing. Being a member of SPA, I can finally make the best use of my writing skill to share with
other students useful information. Feel free to ask me anything, I’ll try to answer the best
I can!
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Kodai Doi
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Hokkaido, Japan
Message:
Nice to meet you! I'm Kodai Doi, Beppu Onsen Master and a 4th year APS student.
As a YouTuber, I am currently sending out new content about international exchange, travel, studying abroad, etc. at APU! Through my SPA activities, I hope to provide useful information for APU students, as well as for many people outside of APU, including high school students and their parents, to read!
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Lea
University Departments: Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Country/Region: Germany
Message:
Hi! I'm Lea, a graduate student from Germany. I like to play Genshin Impact, draw, and shop in my
free time. I am also a self-proclaimed APU student life expert lol (I did my undergrad at APU
(CSM)). Feel free to say hi if you see me on campus. I hope we can have fun finding out more about
APU together! (⌒▽⌒)
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Armadina Rifa
University Departments: College of International Management(APM)
Country/Region: Indonesia
Message:
Hi everyone! You can call me Arma or Rifa, and I’m an APM student from Indonesia. My hobbies
include strolling around the park while listening to music, trying new recipes, and binge-watching
dramas. I hope that I can share my interesting experiences in APU with you!
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Mizuho Ueno
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Saga, Japan
Message:
Hello, everyone! My name is Mizuho, and I am a 3nd year student in the College of Asia Pacific Studies. And I am studying abroad in Malaysia from Spring 2023.My hobbies are dancing, getting in touch with nature, and playing with animals! I used to do aikido, so I'm strong! :) I hope to interact with many people through SPA activities!
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Haruka Noguchi
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Chiba, Japan
Message:
Nice to meet you! I am Haruka, a 2nd year APS student. My hobbies are visiting cafes and watching
Netflix. I decided to join SPA because I have always enjoyed reading and writing. I will try to
write more and more articles that you will enjoy. Looking forward to it.
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Do Ngoc Minh Thu
University Departments: College of International Management(APM)
Country/Region: Viet Nam
Message:
Hi! This is Zoey from Viet Nam. I’m an Accounting & Finance student from APM, and am very passionate about numbers but also writing and talking to many different people. I have been writing blogs for 4 years and I am so excited to continue writing more insightful and personal content at APU. Please look forward to my work!
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Hirofumi Kawagoe
University Departments: College of International Management(APM)
Country/Region: Aichi, Japan
Message:
Nice to meet you! My name is Hirofumi Kawagoe (APM 2nd year) and my motto is "Be unprecedented. Be #1!" Recently, I just truly discovered how good it is to have friends (lol)! I'll do my best to write articles that'll make you go "What!? Really?"
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Natsuki Aoki
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Chiba, Japan
Message:
Hello! I'm Natsuki, an APS 3rd year majoring in International Relations. I hope to inspire you all by sharing my interesting experiences, new discoveries, and encounters at APU. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
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ZERA AMARI
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Indonesia
Message:
Hello, everyone! I’m Zera from Indonesia. I am in my 2nd year of APS, majoring in CSM. I’m still relatively new to APU student life so that will motivate me to experience more things and make new friends! Of course, I won’t forget to write about it for you all!
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VU Thanh Thao
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Viet Nam
Message:
After 2 years of studying online, I'm trying to figure out how to make the best of my undergraduate life at APU. My questions might be your questions, but my answers are your answers for sure! Live, laugh, last-minute-draft-is-the-best-draft (It's not).
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Kaho Aritomo
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Kumamoto, Japan
Message:
Hello, everyone! I'm Kaho Aritomo, an APS 3rd year studying CSM. My hobbies include listening to music, visiting different places, and experiencing many things. As a member of SPA, I want to gain all kinds of information and share it with everyone in my own words. I'll do my very best! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
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KAYASTHA Lisa
University Departments: College of International Management(APM)
Country/Region: Nepal
Message:
Hi, I'm Lisa from Nepal. I am a 4th year student in the spring semester in 2023. I like reading novels, arts, DIY, traveling, and experiencing new things. I am looking forward to learning valuable insights from my time in SPA.
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Rena Kawamoto
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Kumamoto, Japan
Message:
Hello, everyone! I am Rena, an APS 3rd year. My hobby is mountain climbing. Enjoying the seasons is the true pleasure of mountain climbing. Through my activities in SPA, I want to share the charms of APU with everyone. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
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Miyabi Imase
University Departments: College of Asia Pacific Studies(APS）
Country/Region: Ibaraki, Japan
Message:
!Hola¡ My name is Miyabi and my hobby is challening myself at anything! I am also interested in the Spanish-speaking world and the field of education! Through SPA, I would like to convey not only the charm of the unique life at APU, but also the study abroad program in Spain starting in the fall of 2023! !
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Yukina Kiyosue
University Departments: College of International Management(APM)
Country/Region: Oita, Japan
Message:
I am Yukina Kiyosue, a second year student in the College of International Management (APM) who loves comedy! I commute to APU from the Kunitachi Peninsula, which is rich in nature. I decided to start writing because I was motivated by this university, where there are many people who are willing to try new things and who can seriously devote themselves to something. I will do my best!
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TRAN Ngoc Khanh Uyen
University Departments: College of International Management(APM)
Country/Region: Viet Nam
Message:
Hello! My name is Tracy. I am currently a 3rd year 2nd semester APM student. As a person who is greatly passionate about the communications and public relations field, being a Student PR Assistant is how I desire to shape my competency and make new connections in APU. Nice to meet everyone, and I look forward to many collaborations and memories ahead!
Loop.A.S.
The name says it all: student Organizations Loop.A.S. main goals are to connect APU alumni and the
current students and to make chances for APU students through a variety of activities and events. And
their activities are for both Alumni and Students. They work with the APU Alumni Association to create
opportunities for alumni and students that they can meet, share knowledge, and gain better understanding
of life after APU/in APU. The Student Blog reprints interviews with alumni conducted by Loop.A.S.
