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Exchange Students’ Voice / 交換留学生の声

「I would say, go for it! It was an amazing experience for me」（University of Bergen、Ali Khaled さん）

Profile of the exchange student



Name（氏名）:　ALI KHALED 
Home institution（所属大学）:　University of Bergen
Period of exchange program（留学期間）: 2026 Spring 

What brought you to study abroad in Japan? Why did you choose Meiji University? / 日本への留学を志したきっかけと、明治大学を選んだ理由

I ’ve always wanted to experience living in another country and experiencing another culture.
I am a big fan of anime and Japanese food so when I had the chance to study in Tokyo,  it was a no-brainer.

Do you take the Advanced Seminar course? If so, tell us the name of professor, the contents of the class, and what you like about Advanced Seminar. / 専門演習（ゼミナール）に所属していますか。所属している場合は、所属ゼミ名、所属しているゼミで学んでいる内容、ゼミ活動の感想等を教えてください。

Professor’s Name / 担当教員名：Professor Takeda Takumi



I took an advanced seminar discussing the Japanese economy with Professor Takeda. I loved how hands-on the class was, as it felt like a group discussion thanks to Professor Takeda. I also really enjoyed the smaller size of the class, as it allowed me to meet amazing co- students. In addition, I have to highlight Professor Takeda’s teaching. He was super knowledgeable and engaging with all of us, making class exciting and a must-go-to every week.

What do you like about Meiji University? / 明治大学の好きなところについて

(1) What is your favorite place on the campuses of Meiji University? / 明治大学のキャンパスで好きな場所はどこですか。

I really enjoyed the Surugadai campus because it’s in Jimbocho, which has lots of great restaurants and bookstores!

(2) What is your favorite subject (course) at Meiji University? / 好きな授業を教えてください。

Course title: Advanced Seminar　(Lecturer: Prof. Takeda)



The advanced seminar about the Japanese economy was my favorite! It was engaging and fun, and I was able to learn a lot from Professor Takeda.

How is your life in Japan? / 日本で過ごした感想について

(1) What made you surprised during the study abroad in Japan? / 日本に留学して驚いたところは？

The weather gets super humid in summer.

(2) Comparing with your student life in/at your home country/institution, do you find anything that you particularly enjoy as well as anything challenging for you in your student life here in Japan? / 自分の国の学生生活と比べて、日本の学生生活で楽しいところ・大変だと感じるところはありますか？

■Things you particulartly enjoy / 楽しいところ

The availability of different izakaya (Japanese-style pub) was something I really enjoyed.


■Things challenging for you / 大変なところ

There is more emphasis on homework and oral presentations compared to UIB（University of Bergen）

About yourself and messages / ご自身について＆メッセージ

(1) What is your dream for the future? / 将来の夢は何ですか？

 I like living every day as it is without worrying about the future for now!

(2) Please introduce your home institution and your country./ 母校（所属大学）や母国の紹介をしてください。

I come from the University of Bergen in Norway. Bergen is the rainiest city in Norway.
UIB is a very fine institution.

(3) Please give some messages for Meiji University students / 明大生へのメッセージをお願いします。

Amazing university and very hospitable students.

(4) Please give some messages for international students who wish to come and study at Meiji University as an exchange student. / これから明治大学に留学することを志している方へのメッセージをお願いします。



I would say, go for it! It was an amazing experience for me, and I am sure no one would regret it.


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