Exchange Students’ Voice / 交換留学生の声

My favourite course in my department is the Zemi (Advanced Seminar) of Intercultural Communication taught by Professor Unno Motoo. In this course, we don’t just learn theories—we also gain many interesting and valuable experiences. One thing I really enjoy is that we have discussion sessions in every class, which gives me the chance to make new friends from different countries, share ideas, hear diverse perspectives, and simply have fun and laugh together.
Our professor has organized a variety of engaging activities for us, such as giving presentations on different topics, role-playing as representatives of various countries to practice negotiation, and visiting the most famous and oldest temple in Tokyo—Sensoji Temple. One of the most memorable experiences was when our professor took us to watch a baseball match between Meiji and Waseda University.
In Vietnam, almost no one plays baseball, so it was actually the first time in my life seeing a baseball game. Even though I didn’t know the rules or much about the baseball, I was completely drawn in by the energetic atmosphere in the stadium—the passionate cheering from the crowd, the dedication of the cheerleading teams, and the respectful rituals everyone followed before and after the match. I was especially touched by how people enthusiastically supported the players under the summer sun. I felt deeply moved, excited, and grateful to be part of it. It was a truly unforgettable memory and one of the highlights of my time here.