外国人留学生入試要項（学部）
Studying at Meiji University during the Spring Semester of 2026 was one was one of the most valuable and unique experiences of my life. Japan had always been my dream destination and I wanted to experience what it would be like to live and study there. For me, the Non-Degree Student Program at Meiji University was especially important because my home university in Germany did not have a partner university in Japan. I had always wanted to spend a semester studying in Japan, but without an existing exchange agreement, this initially seemed difficult. However, through Meiji University's program for non-degree students, I had the opportunity to organize my semester abroad independently and make this dream a reality. I studied at the Nakano Campus and took courses from the School of Global Japanese Studies. The classes were very interesting and educational. They allowed me to learn about topics from different perspectives and to experience a different academic environment. Living in Tokyo was an unforgettable experience. During my stay, I was able to experience and to enjoy the beautiful Japanese culture, the delicious food and everyday life. I also used my free time to travel to different parts of Japan, including Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu and the Kansai region. Being able to explore different areas of Japan while living and studying in Tokyo made my experience even more special. Overall, studying at Meiji University was an experience that was absolutely worth it and that I would highly recommend to future students. I was able to fulfill my long-time dream of living and studying in Japan, experience a completely different culture, meet new people and travel throughout the country. I will always look back on my semester at Meiji University as one of the most special and meaningful experiences of my life. This semester was therefore not only an academic experience, but also a valuable personal enrichment that I will always remember.
私は2016年度秋学期に、短期留学科目等履修生として明治大学で留学していました。留学期間は秋学期だけと短かったものの、とても重要な経験が出来たと思います。在籍している大学においては交換留学制度がなく語学研修なども導入されていないので、完全に自分の力で留学に行くしかありません。さらに2017年7月には，本国での卒業を控えており、通年の留学は不可能でした。そこで、短期留学科目等履修生制度に出会い、この制度の存在をありがたく思いました。
交換留学また国費留学と比べれば、外国人留学生としての責任度が高いし、一緒に来ている仲間もいないけれども、その一方自分で関心を持った講義を選んで時間割を作成し、暇な時間もまた自由に過ごせるため毎日自分のペースで学習と遊びの時間を適当な割合で取りながら、正規の学生ではないながらも留学生活を味わうことが出来ます。今後はこの留学で得た知識を生かしながらより深く学習をして、日本の大学院への進学を目指そうと思っています。
