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You knew your time at university wasn’t always going to be easy. After the entrance ceremony, you’re put in classes with people from all over the world. The APU Literacy curriculum doesn’t distinguish between domestic and international students. All first year students join in to learn through APU’s unique multicultural environment. You’ll be given group work to complete, and what seems normal to you may not be normal to everyone else.
First year students often feel there is a language barrier between them, where cultural differences make it hard to say what you think. And then there are people who just have a hard time sharing how they feel. But APU students know they can do better, that they can improve. You know you can break out of your shell.

The way you normally do things isn’t working. You know that, but what you can do about it? What would it be like if your Japanese was better? What if there was a better way to convince your groupmates to agree with you?
You think about all the times you could’ve used Japanese yourself, but instead you relied on someone else. Then there were the times you answered a Japanese question in English. But APU students know that they need to depend on themselves if they are going to effectively communicate their own ideas.

Studying on APU’s diverse and multilingual campus is just one part of your globally focused education. APU offers a variety of opportunities to gain the skills necessary to succeed in the world. Your path to graduation will be filled with challenges along the way. Who do you see yourself becoming in four years?
If you want to be someone who can thrive in an international environment, you might want to think about an Off-campus Study Program. These programs are designed for first year students to use the skills they’ve learned in the classroom at destinations throughout the Asia Pacific. And when you come back to school, you’re ready to reach for the next level.