If You Want to Learn About Japan, Choose Meiji

'm Zhang Nan, a 4th grade student of business administration. I came from Dalian in China to study here 7 years ago. Before coming to Japan, I worked at an international hotel in Dalian for 3 years. At the time, there were many foreigners and tourists visiting Dalian, especially Japanese. However, I felt bad because I couldn't speak Japanese at all. I decided to study Japanese and came to Japan.

My first impression was that life in Japan is busier than China. In China, universities take a 2-hour lunch break, so there is much time to relax and eat lunch. The thing that surprised me most about Japanese universities was that the lunch break is short and there's no time to relax.

Next, I'd like to explain to everyone why I chose Meiji University. My first encounter with Meiji University was through a TOEIC test in January 2006. At that time, I was studying English conversation and culture at a vocational college. It was my first TOEIC test, so I was very worried and nervous. But as I entered the examination room in Liberty Tower, I was surprised. The wonderful building and bright, well-equipped classroom and nice atmosphere helped me to relax. I thought, "If I go to university, it'll be Meiji.", and decided from that time to go to Meiji University.

After entering Meiji University, I increasingly came to like it. In terms of hardware, there is a wide range of equipment supporting the students' studies such as copy machines, PC rooms and a library. When graduating, the students have not only specialized knowledge, but have received training to learn manners and common sense required to develop as a fine member of society.

In particular, Meiji University gives very good support to foreign students with various kinds of scholarships, trips where one can experience Japanese culture, Japanese speech contests for foreign students, and providing a range of foreign culture exchange opportunities. Meiji University gives strong support to the lifestyles of foreign students and kindly receives consultations when we have a problem. Since I was a first year student, I joined the bus tours and Japanese speech contents.

Joining these kinds of activities helped expand my perspectives and gave me opportunities to grow personally and achieve my goals. And it was possible also to deepen my understanding about the country of Japan and experience a deeper cultural exchange.

Everybody, if you'd like to learn about Japan, Meiji is the one! If you'd like to study abroad, Meji is the one! If you'd like to study at a Japanese university, Meiji is the one! By all means, please come to Meiji University.