Student’s Voices
International students from consortium member universities speak their experiences in studying abroad at Meiji University.
Gianna Maxine Santos
University of the Philippines Diliman
<Exchange Student Program 2016 hosted by International
Student Center, Meiji University>
When I was chosen to be an exchange student in Japan, I was asked if I wanted to go spend one whole school year at Meiji University. I honestly didn’t really have much idea about the university so I made a research about it and found out that Meiji is one of the top universities in Tokyo. Also, I found out that Meiji is a very exchange student friendly university …
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Phan Ngoc Huyen
University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS)
Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)
<Exchange Student Program 2016 hosted by International
Student Center, Meiji University>
For a long time, I have been admiring Japanese civilization. It could be anything, from the train system, unique things that are only available in Japan, to how people keep the environment clean and fresh, how they work and live every day to name a few. As a person who always looks forward to civilization and to improving herself for the better, I found nowhere else in Asia but Japan to come and learn …
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Chua Guo-Rong Alex Christopher
The School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore
<Exchange Student Program 2015 hosted by Department of
Architecture, School of Science and Technology, Meiji University>
My time in the I-AUD course in the Department of Architecture allowed me to see how different universities worked with one another. We had many chances to work with universities from Hong Kong and America on workshops during the semester I was there
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Olathay keodouangsy
Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos (NUOL)
<Programs to have participated>
“Short-term Course for ASEAN Students 2016”
hosted by School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
Lance David Ambrocio
Major in Landscape Architecture
University of the Philippines Diliman
<Programs to have participated>
“Japanese Language Program Winter 2016” hosted by
Japanese Language Education Center, Meiji University
My name is Lance David Ambrocio, an undergraduate student from the College of Architecture in the University of the Philippines Diliman, taking up Landscape Architecture. I had the most exciting opportunity to be a part of Meiji University’s Japanese Language Winter Program last February. The two weeks program may seem short, but it was jam-packed with amazing experiences that I will never forget
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Dewi Erita Major in Reproductive Health
Public Health Faculty University of Indonesia
<Programs to have participated>
“Japanese Language Program Winter 2016” hosted by
Japanese Language Education Center, Meiji University
Q1. The reason/purpose of studying in Japan
Japan is the dream country for many adolescent and young adult in Indonesia. For student, there are many colleges which can execute research with high technology. It also provides scholarship too. I knew Japan since junior high school from Detective Conan manga
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Arucha Poonphatanapreecha
Facluty of Humanities
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
“Long-term Exchange Program 2014” hosted by
School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
Why did you decide to join Meiji University’s Program?
When I was a sophomore, I had a chance to know Japanese friends from Meiji University who came to my university on a short-term exchange program. They gave me the information about Meiji University that Meiji University is a comprehensive university where I can further my study
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Thanwa Saengtoop
Facluty of Humanities
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
“Long-term Exchange Program 2014” hosted by
School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
What impress you during the program?
Studying at Meiji University was such a great experience to me, especially Japanese Language Class where I learned a lot and found that teachers have excellent teaching skills. Teachers always paid attention to international students who didn’t yet speak good Japanese
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Boonrat Subhawat
Facluty of Humanities
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
“Long-term Exchange Program 2014” hosted by
School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
Why did you decide to join Meiji University’s Program?
When I was 3rd year student, I have joined the activities with the School of Information and Communication, Meiji University in Srinakharinwirot University and I have made a lot of Japanese friends though the activities
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Chanakan Dangbunga
Facluty of Social Sciences
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
“SWU-Meiji Joint Program 2013 at Meiji University” and
“Long-term Exchange Program 2014” hosted by
School of Political Science and Economics, Meiji University
My name is Chanakan Dangbunga, a student from Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University. I had a chance to study abroad for 1 month as a participant of short term program and for 1 year as a long term exchange student at Meiji University…
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Pharaporn Wongsuwan
Facluty of Humanities
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
A short-term student-exchange program with ASEAN
universities in 2014 hosted by School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
The reason I decided to go to Japan is that I wanted to gain experiences and to up-skill my Japanese because I have been studying Japanese as my major. The short term exchange program of School of Information and Communication, Meiji University was quite interesting. I was able to join the class…
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Alliya Suthikorncompee
Facluty of Architecture
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
A semester student-exchange program in
2014 hosted by
Department of Architecture,
School of Science and Technology,
Meiji University
I have always found Japan's culture and traditions interesting. I wanted to try studying in a different environment, influenced by many great technological advances and a different way of thinking. As an architect student, my favorite style has been Japanese architecture…
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Thanawich Boonchuwong
School of Economics and Public Policy
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
<Programs to have participated>
Thai-Meiji Joint Program 2015 at Meiji University
hosted by School of Political Science and Economics, Meiji University
Japan is a developed country in terms of economics and technology. Personally I've never been abroad before but people said Japan is the best destination to travel so I thought I would like to see it myself…
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