Since I was a child, I liked foreign cultures, history, and languages and longed for living abroad, so I decided to study abroad when I entered university. By studying abroad, I was able to interact with people from various countries, not only acquired language skills, but also broadened my horizons and accepted various ways of thinking. I have been postponed many times due to the spread of COVID-19 in COVID-19 infection, but it was really good to take on the challenge without giving up on studying abroad. There are things that can only be experienced by studying abroad, and if you act positively, you will get a lot of stimulus. I think the year I studied abroad was the most fulfilling and dense year of my life. I would like to use my experience in studying abroad for my future life.

Through a month of training, I have become self-confidence in my actions. I was struck by the host mother's words, "Believe that your judgment is always right unless you hurt or bother others." Until then, I was not able to do what I wanted to care about people's eyes. However, these words and living abroad with different languages and cultures have given me self-confidence. Since then, I have more and more people have tried what I didn't do before and told me that it became brighter around me.

I studied abroad in Dong-eui University in Busan Metropolitan City for 10 months. It was my first time to get on an airplane or go abroad, and I was full of expectations and anxiety.
In conclusion, I'm glad I went to study abroad. There are two reasons for this.
The first is that I have improved my language skills and gained confidence. Before studying abroad, I did not mainly study on the desk, so it was very difficult to talk and listen at first. I think that the fact that Japanese people were forced to communicate in Korean alone in the language school class led to the growth of language skills. The teachers in specialized subjects had a strong accent, and it was difficult to understand at first, but when I got used to it, I became able to hear it. I think it's unique to Busan study abroad that you can get in touch with the living language unique to the land and learn about its appeal. Also, there are many scenes where I could try things I had never experienced before, so I was confident that I could do something.
What I want you to keep in mind is that it's up to you to study abroad. If you go to study abroad, you may have the image of dramatically improving your language skills and dramatically changing yourself, but it is yourself who chooses and acts. Studying abroad only gives you the opportunity to grow yourself, and I think it depends on your actions how much you can take advantage of the opportunities you have given. If you go to study abroad, you will not always be able to make Korean friends, and your language skills will not be improved without permission. I have a lot of free time and I don't have any detailed instructions from International Exchange Division, so I have a lot to decide myself. I can do as much as I want to play with my Japanese friends and try to neglect my classes. If you want to change yourself, I think it's important to take on the challenge anyway without forgetting your goals and ambitions.
The second is that I was blessed with many ties and learned a completely different sense of values from myself. There are not only Koreans but also multinational students in the dormitory, so I was able to experience diverse values. My roommates in the second semester were Germans and sometimes struggled with cultural differences, but there were many opportunities to be encouraged, and I feel that it was an opportunity to reconsider my way of thinking. Also, when I told my Korean friend that I would like to meet him because I was returning to Japan, I remember that I was busy during the test week, but I always had a schedule.
Because there were few opportunities to interact with local students during the COVID-19 infection disaster, I decided to actively participate in any event or invitation. Also, after the exchange meeting, I always contacted my friends and tried not to have an on-the-spot exchange.
I have had a lot of experience in this study abroad and, above all, wanted to change myself, it was a good opportunity to train myself and gain confidence. I have passed the TOPIK 6 class, but my skills are still immature, so I will continue to do my best.
Last but not least, thank you very much to the teacher in charge of the Korean class, who was kind and helpful to me, who gave me a consultation and support.

In the spring of my third year, I studied abroad at Busan University of Foreign Studies as an exchange student. When I was in elementary school, I became interested in Korea because I liked K-pop idols, and when I first went to Korea as a high school student, I decided to study abroad in Korea in the future, and entered Shimonoseki City University, where I could study in Korea.
I had a lot of experience in studying abroad for one year. First of all, because I was studying abroad during the COVID-19 infection disaster, it was difficult to enter Korea and the isolation period was essential. After a week of isolation, when I was able to go out freely, I realized that I finally came to Korea.
I lived in a student dormitory, and my roommate in the first semester was Japanese and Korean in the second semester. It was my first time living in a single room with a non-family person, so I had a lot of anxiety at first. In fact, I sometimes struggled due to differences in lifestyle, but in Korea, pedals, a culture like Japanese Woberweits, is thriving, and I enjoyed eating together in my room and going out eating out. When a Korean in the Japanese Language Department was a roommate, I had conversations in Korean every day and taught each other what I couldn't understand.
In the first semester, COVID-19 was still a bit popular, so there were some on-demand classes, but most of them were face-to-face classes. When I just went to Korea, I was worried that I could keep up with the class, so I took a language-centered foreign language class. At first, I felt it was difficult, but I naturally got used to it by working on classes while reviewing well. In the second semester, I also took specialized classes for credit compatibility. The content of the specialized class was difficult and it was difficult to follow, but I managed to do it. Since the restrictions on COVID-19 have been relaxed, various events such as school festivals have been held in addition to classes. Before the regular test, donuts and lunch boxes were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for each department, so I felt the difference from Japanese universities. In addition, since I belonged to the cheerleading club in the circle, many performances were performed inside and outside the school. I liked dancing from the beginning, so I joined the club because I was worried, but I was able to experience full-fledged cheerleading. All members other than me were Korean students, but fortunately there were many children interested in Japan, so I was able to get acquainted with each other and have fun. It is a good memory that I passed the qualifying of a certain tournament and participated in the tournament held in Seoul.
I spent a year studying abroad seemed to be a long time. There were many Japanese international students and many Japanese friends than I expected, but I also made a lot of Korean friends through events, classes, and circles. Since I came to Korea, I wanted to be involved a lot with Koreans, so I think it would have been good to have actively moved. I think the best way to improve your Korean language skills is to talk with native Koreans. During the conversation, I was able to learn new words, and I naturally learned the expressions I actually use. In addition to my language skills, I feel that living abroad has gained more independence than before, and I have grown up as a single person.
Finally, there were various encounters through this study abroad, I had a lot of experience, and it was an unforgettable year for me. In the future, I would like to make use of this experience in my career and life. I hope this experience will be helpful for juniors who are considering studying in Korea in the future.

To be honest, I was originally interested in studying abroad, but I didn't have any solid goals or objectives like other students.
It was coronavirus, for better or worse, that led me to the challenge of studying abroad. Every day of online classes after entering university. One year has passed without feeling such growth. At that time, I suddenly saw a notice of recruitment of dispatched students. I didn't want to blame the coronavirus for the reason why I didn't challenge or grow up, so I decided to apply for a dispatched student in a few days after seeing the notice. If you think about it now, I think it was quite reckless because it was a challenge while my language skills did not remain. But at that time, I wanted to change myself more than anxiety. Now that I have finished my study abroad life safely, I think there was no mistake in my choice at that time.
My life in Korea began, and the first thing that appeared was the language barrier. Of course, I couldn't understand the language I had used so far, and even if the class started, I couldn't understand the content, and I couldn't consult because the surroundings were only foreigners. My roommate is also Thai and I can't use advanced Korean, so I couldn't talk easily and I didn't have time to rest honestly until I got used to it, but since I couldn't abandon the path of studying abroad I decided, I tried to interact with various people, such as actively talking and inviting me to play because I couldn't speak language. As I did so, I became accustomed to the language and gradually became able to hear the contents of the lecture and the Korean language of the town. As I expanded my circle with more people, I was able to interact not only with people from Korea but also with people from various countries, and I realized that my horizons were expanding every day. Busan University of Foreign Studies, where I studied abroad, has relatively many Japanese compared to other universities, and it helped me to deepen my own thoughts while talking to people with various experiences and backgrounds. I was able to visit many places with people, cultures, and many people I never met just in Japan, and this study abroad life was an irreplaceable time in my life. I was able to feel many things, such as the expressions and sensibilities of local people that could not be felt just by turning the textbook. Even if I was reckless, that little courage I took to study abroad was a great experience and memory. While studying abroad, I lost my wallet and had a lot of unexpected experiences such as being infected with coronavirus, but I think I was able to get stronger each time.
As I have said so far, what you can get from living abroad is very big. I was able to get a lot of things, such as the scenery I saw with friends and various people who keep in touch even now. Even so, I was able to study abroad until the end. Korea is a country where many people are culturally close to Japan and are kind, so if you have any interest, we recommend studying abroad. Finally, I am really grateful to the many people who supported and supported my challenge. Thank you very much.

For about six months from February 2022 to July 2022, I went to Nathan Campus in Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. It was a very short period of half a year, but it was the most fulfilling and unforgettable six months of my 20-year life.
I took three classes on economics at the university where I studied abroad. Each class was in a discussion format, and the distance between the teacher and the student was shorter than in Japanese classes, and communication was conducted with each other. About 60% of the students were Australians, and the remaining about 40% were Indian, Korean, Hong Kong, Chinese, etc. During class, I had a lot of opportunities to speak, and at first I had a hard time communicating my opinions, but I gradually got used to it. The most memorable thing in class is presentation. Students from Afghanistan and Taiwan, and myself, read papers on economic growth in Asia and gave presentations in class, and I was able to obtain the highest rating in class. Not only did I have confidence in my English proficiency, but I also had the experience of working with people of different nationalities to accomplish one thing.
I was able to get used to living in the area immediately. In Brisbane, the time difference from Japan was as short as one hour, and there were many supermarkets that bought Asian food, so there was little trouble. The only problem is getting on and off the bus. Unlike Japanese buses, the bus will not stop unless you raise your hand at the bus stop, and there is no announcement such as "Next is XX", so if it is the first place to go, at what time to get off button I didn't know what to do. Therefore, the first place to go had to check the current location and the next bus stop using the bus app.
As for the residence, I lived in the student dormitory in the form of a room share with Australians and Hong Kongs. I was very nervous at first because of my first room share in my life and living with people of different nationalities, but by having parties together and making pancakes at night and eating together, I was able to get to know each other right away regardless of nationality. In addition, after school and on holidays, we played with friends, but also participated in events such as meet-up at least three times a week, and interacted with members of society and students from other universities. It was not just the end of participating in the event, but I tried to take the initiative every day, such as having the goal of talking to more than 10 new people every week and making friends.
Finally, if you are going to study abroad in the future, in your study abroad life, there are more difficulties and disgusting than fun. Nevertheless, I think that by taking a step forward and continuing to act, we will be able to lead a valuable study abroad life. Please try and enjoy a lot of things that can only be done at your study abroad destination. I'm supporting you.

I studied abroad in Boğaziçi University, Turkey from September 2019 to March 2020. Studying abroad ended in an incomplete form of six months, but I was able to spend a very meaningful time.
It was satisfactory to live with Turks in a relatively minor country as a destination to study abroad. At first, I was often confused by differences in food, culture and religion. For example, there is no dashi culture, loose time, and prayer music is played every day. When I entered the township, I learned to follow the township and lived a Turkish-style life. In college life, I was able to make good friends through classes and club activities. It was also a very valuable experience to try theatre for the first time in an extracurricular activity in English class. In order to create a single work, it was necessary to communicate intimately. He was also instructed by the professor to "break your shell." This instruction was very difficult for me, but by practicing every week, I was able to make a loud voice and my gesture became bigger. I guess he succeeded in breaking his shell a little. In addition, I was able to have a very good time in the club activities. I belonged to an art club and experienced sewing and drawing. Through this club activity, I made irreplaceable friends. On holidays, I went around sightseeing spots in Istanbul, and on long vacations, I stayed at my friend's parents' home for about three days, and received a fierce welcome unique to Turkey. Turkey is a country with very strong connections between families, but the big city of Istanbul seems to be sparse, but my friend's parents' home was quite rural, so the family connections were very strong. Participating in a party called "Gun" where only women's relatives gathered, eating delicious rice, singing and dancing was the most enjoyable time I had experienced in Turkey. 　I also actively interacted with Japanese people stationed in Turkey. I don't think there are many opportunities to interact with working adults at Japanese universities, but at this study abroad, I feel that my values have expanded after hearing the stories of those who actually work in Turkey.
What I regret is that I did not have enough English skills. I have been driven by myself that I should have learned English more stoidly in preparation for my study abroad. It was very difficult to take specialized lectures in English even if it was a language class. I still regret my lack of preparation.
It wasn't just fun. Rather, there were many scenes where I felt it was difficult, but I guess I had a good experience enough to match the difficulty. The friendships and values I have cultivated in Turkey have become an important foundation for me.

I dreamed of studying abroad since I was a junior high school student, and I definitely wanted to go to study abroad since I entered university. Until the summer of my first year, I had many options to study abroad, so I couldn't decide which university in which country to be better, but I was interested in German, which I took in a second foreign language, so I decided to study in Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society because there was a German university in my partner university.
As the departure date approached, my mind was full of anxiety, but since I decided to study abroad myself, I didn't convey any anxiety to others at all. When I first went to a supermarket after arriving in Germany, I was shocked by the lack of product names, so I purchased only foods that I had seen in Japan while narrowing down the words I knew. Immediately after shopping, the Wi-Fi in the room broke down due to some trouble, and with courage, knocked on the room of the international student living next door, I was very nervous about interacting with the first international student, but I was happy to lend Wi-Fi He lent me This was the beginning of my study abroad life. At first, I think everyone was nervous, but I was able to make friends by taking courage and acting from myself. After that, I went to college with my friends, went on a trip, and did shopping. Thanks to them, my anxiety has gradually decreased from my study abroad life.
In college life, I was able to listen to English other than specialized subjects without any problems. There are many words that I don't understand in the subject where technical terms come out, and every time I looked up in a dictionary to find out the meaning of words. The German class was conducted in English, and the 90-minute class was held for two consecutive classes. In the second half, my head was very tired. On weekdays, I was busy because there were classes and assignments, but on holidays I was able to travel home parties, neighboring countries and Germany, and experience new experiences and refresh myself. During the test period, I was busy studying and presenting, and went to the library to study. During a long vacation after the test period, I went on a trip to farther EU countries with my friends and experienced a lot of first time. Since Japan is an island country, there is only a way to cross borders by boat or airplane, but in the EU, if you get off the bus, you will be able to experience such a mysterious experience in foreign countries.
Through my study abroad in Germany, I was able to improve my language skills as well as my mental and communication skills. There were good and sad events while studying abroad. If I didn't call out and make friends, I couldn't open the way, so I was more aggressive.
There are a few things that the world returned home early in an unprecedented situation and left behind, but I was able to broaden my horizons by doing a lot of experiences that could not be done in Japan.　I would like to thank all the people who supported me and everyone I met at my study abroad destination.

I went to Algoma University in Sucent Mary, Ontario, Canada for about 10 months from September 1, 2019 to June 23, 2020. This study abroad was not only a matter of improving my language skills and experiencing different cultures, but also a study abroad where I was able to overcome difficulties and grow.
Studying abroad began with happenings. I was planning to go to Canada via the United States, and I found that I had not applied for an electronic travel permit to enter the United States, which was the transit point just before I left, and I was upset that I could not go to study abroad anymore. Fortunately, the application passed immediately, and I left Japan one day behind when I was worried about the future, but when I arrived at the airport in the town where I studied abroad, my host mother greeted me with a smile and my anxiety disappeared . They lived together with Filipino host mother, Canadian host mother, and several international students from other nationalities. Since I was a student of the same generation, I quickly became friends and it was a good opportunity to use English without being nervous. In terms of eating habits, the host mother was Asian, and the staple food was rice, so I ate a lot of delicious rice every day. At first, I thought about what would happen, but I was able to live in a very blessed environment.
The class began in about a week after arriving in Canada, the first semester was a language school, and the second semester was an academic course. The hard thing was that all classes were conducted in English, so I sometimes couldn't understand the content of the class at the beginning when I was not used to it, and it was difficult to communicate with classmates of other nationalities. Although it was difficult to learn English in English, I was able to learn not only mechanical things like grammar learned in Japan but also nuances, so I was able to learn very fresh and realistic English. In communicating with classmates, we communicated our thoughts without fear, deepened our understanding of each other and worked together on issues. By talking in the same position as learning English, I was able to not only improve my language skills, but also get along well and learn about each other's culture.
At the event, I was able to dress up at university for Halloween, participate in a parade in downtown during Christmas, and there were many school events, so I was able to experience Canadian culture. During the week off in the middle of the semester, I went on a trip to Toronto and Western Europe with my friends from the local area. Using the language skills I learned during my study abroad in the town where I live and other countries led to my self-confidence and growth. Especially when I went on a trip to Western Europe, there were incidents such as missing my suitcase, but I was able to find it safely by continuing to search without giving up. I learned that language is a tool, and in order to make use of it, it is important to make efforts to convey my thoughts and not to be afraid of communicating.
It is what I learned through studying abroad to challenge without fear and do something boldly than to improve my language skills and experience different cultures.

The university I studied abroad is a community college called Diablo Valley College (DVC) located in California, USA. The size of the university looks larger than Shimonoseki City University, but it is a medium-sized university in the United States. I decided to study abroad this time with the aim of improving my language skills practically in English-speaking countries and deepening my understanding of different cultures by going to the local area.
The classes I attended were Business communication, Intercultural communication, Student success, Low-inter college English skill, Music application. Since I took relatively small courses, I worked on a lot of group work and presentations. There were many ambitious students who were active in making presentations. The class I was particularly interested in was Intercultural communication, and there were students from various countries in the class, listening to actual experiences of culture and thinking, and there were many discoveries and surprises.
Classes offered to students who study English as a second foreign language are divided into detailed levels, so if you are unsure about the course or you can consult with them through counseling about the level of the English class, and the teacher will take care of you. One of the attractions is that you can take various classes because there are various departments. The age group of students is wide ranging from 16 years of age to working adults, and many students and teachers come from overseas, and various languages can be heard on campus, giving a lively impression in a global environment.
DVC is about an hour by train from San Francisco, not as busy as the city, but the residential area with the host family I took care of was a safe place to walk at night. It was a 15-minute drive from the homestay to the university. There are also apartments in the vicinity of the university where many students live, and if you wish, you can live in an apartment that is a 10-minute walk from the university. The nearest station of the university was located 15 minutes by car, and it was inconvenient to have no car, but using Uber it was possible to spend a comfortable time. I watched TV together with my host mother after dinner, and went to shopping, movies and plays on holidays. San Francisco is a bit far away, but I also visited sightseeing spots. During the long vacation, I traveled to Los Angeles with my friends and visited my cousin's house in Alabama to have an American Christmas experience. During my study abroad, I will be able to speak English for a long time than in Japan, so my English proficiency can be greatly improved. There were a lot of encounters, and thanks to that, I was able to come across options that I couldn't imagine before departure. In addition, there are also the depth and perspective of culture that could be discovered only after actually studying abroad. I don't think everything I gained from studying abroad will be useful right away, but it was a wonderful experience that had a great impact on the future.

From October 2019 to March 2020, I studied at Griffith University English School (GELI) in Brisbane. I took the program four times at GELI for five weeks. Although the content of the class varies from level to level, it was basically focused on improving four skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing), and people from Asia such as Japan, China, Korea, and South America such as Colombia and Argentina were learning English. I didn't want to be involved with Japanese people, so when I first studied abroad, I had almost no friends, but as I participated in the event and interacted with my classmates, my friends gradually increased, and I was able to put myself firmly in the English environment, and in my life and involvement with them, I was able to improve my English skills. However, while continuing to take classes, I was dissatisfied with the fact that I had to learn a field different from my focus, the difference in English proficiency with others, and the lack of opportunities to talk with natives, there was also a problem that I had to do something that was not related to the class. Takeing classes was just a means, and my real purpose was to improve my English proficiency, so I continued to focus on that aspect. When I went to GELI, I find friends from various countries and regions, and I think that what I gained from being exposed to various cultures is great.
I didn't feel any particular discomfort in my life in the field, so I quickly got used to it. It was relatively close to downtown, and it was about 300 yen by bus. Brisbane is not as big as Sydney, but I think it's easy to spend a lot of libraries, shopping malls, and pubs. There were many beaches around the Gold Coast and it was the best summer. However, the temperature was close to 40 degrees and the sun was strong, so midsummer struggled considerably. In winter, you can see stars in the sky and the temperature is not so low. I had a homestay and my host family was comfortable. I was lucky because I heard that some family members were good or bad.
I was impressed that improving English proficiency was very difficult and the future was long, so I always thought and acted on goals, goals, and detailed strategies. There are many people who can't speak English fluently even if they are abroad for one or two years, and I think the way they grow varies from person to person, but I believe that if they continue, they will surely grow little by little. There are various ways of studying, so I think it's the most important thing to find a method that suits you.
Overall, I think this study abroad was really valuable. As is the case in terms of language, even if the words were not transmitted well before that, my thoughts were conveyed, the importance of continuing to act to get friends and get some opportunity, even if I was worried, the value of trying for the time being It was the best study abroad that I was able to know.

Before I started studying abroad for six months from April 2019, I was looking at the experiences and questionnaires of past dispatched students, so I headed to Aoshima in preparation. Since there was no pick-up, I had a student from Qingdao University who had been studying abroad at Shimodai in the past to help a certain level of life. I also knew that I could only take credits that were not enough for one hand despite paying tuition, but I was able to sublimate stress by being grateful that I could concentrate on my language while studying abroad.
Studying in Qingdao University was just learning Chinese, but I didn't have the opportunity to interact with Chinese. That's why I have no choice but to create opportunities on my own. For Japanese international students who don't have Chinese friends, the language they're talking about was Chinese for international students. I had a good relationship with a Japanese language student in Qingdao University, so I learned the expressions I use in everyday conversation. I didn't make any Japanese friends, so I often used Chinese.
Living in Aoshima had quite a lot of opportunities to use English. That's because my roommate was an Australian who couldn't speak Chinese. I can't change my roommate in Qingdao University, and not everyone can speak some Chinese to some extent, so the combination is left to luck. I wanted to use Chinese in my room, but I didn't improve my roommate's Chinese at all, and we talked in English until the end. Thanks to that, I was able to improve my English. People outside Asia were basically separated from Asian groups and European groups because they could speak English. At that time, I also saw the differences in customs. Other than Japanese people are not good at writing kanji, so there were many people cheating during the test, so I felt that it would be better for the supervisor to be as strict as during the test. Eating and drinking during class was taken for granted. At first I had a sense of guilt, but I also got used to this habit. To be honest, I didn't think it was inconvenient if I got used to different cultures.
Life for half a year when I studied abroad continued to be exciting, either better or worse. Even if I didn't go to study abroad, I saw Chinese people and trilingual people in Perapera, people who studied abroad for travel purposes, and various people and used them as teaching materials for my life. It was natural that my motivation to study Chinese increased when I studied abroad, and I was convinced that if I could not speak English at a minimum, I would not work in the world. I spent half a year on language, so it is my responsibility to master it to some extent. Since I studied abroad in my second year, I have two years remaining in college, so I aim to become a valuable person in the world.

I studied abroad in Ming Chuan University, Taiwan for about seven months since September 2019. Originally, I wanted to study abroad vaguely someday, but after entering university, I decided to study abroad because I chose Chinese as my first foreign language deepened my interest and wanted to experience something that could not be done in Japan. The reason why I chose Taiwan as a study abroad destination was that I felt when I visited Taiwan once was really good.
Ming Chuan University has several campuses and is mainly divided into Taoyuan and Taipei. I belonged to the Department of Diplomacy at the Graduate School of International Studies and basically took classes at Taoyuan Campus. Exchange students were able to freely take classes for all departments and grades at the university without restrictions such as subjects, so I took mainly economic subjects and liberal arts subjects in consideration of credit compatibility. I had many opportunities to interact with local students because I actually took classes that local students were taking, and I made friends. I also took Chinese classes at the Language Center for a fee. The language center class was held on the campus of Taipei, so I took about an hour by school bus two days a week to go from Taoyuan to Taipei. Paid classes are held with a small number of people according to the level, so there were many opportunities to speak Chinese and it was very good. In the class, there were many presentations and I was asked about my ability to act and aggressiveness, so it was different from Japanese universities and I was confused at first, but it was a good experience. In addition, students in the Japanese language department found time, and volunteer students also taught Chinese one-on-one.
Taiwanese Chinese has a little accent, the pronunciation is a little different from the standard language I learned, there are words that are not used in Mainland China using traditional Chinese, and there are some points that speed is a little faster and confused, but I got used to it when the basic grammar was the same and time passed. At the language center, I was taught the differences between standard language and Taiwanese Chinese using simplified Chinese. It was also fun to learn the difference. What I regretted was that I should have studied English a little more. In Taiwan, I thought it would be nice to be able to use Chinese, but in fact, I felt that there were many opportunities to miss English because of classes and interaction with international students from other countries.
Looking back on my study abroad life, the people I met in Taiwan were really kind and kind, and I always helped me, so it was hard, but it was a really fun time with almost no feeling of hardness. What I gained from this study abroad is the best asset in my future life, such as being able to experience valuable experiences not found in Japan, such as Taiwanese culture, customs, and lifestyle as well as languages, and being able to meet many people. Was. I think there were many parts that were able to grow. I would like to do my best to make the most of my experience in studying abroad. Finally, I would like to thank all those who supported me to study abroad and all those who met during my study abroad. Thank you very much.

I studied in Dong-eui University in Busan for about 10 months since March 2019. Studying abroad was one of my goals as a university student, so I had greater expectations for a new life than anxiety.
In the first semester, I went to a language school every day. There were international students from various countries, and when I first entered the classroom, I felt very strange. Most of my classes were Vietnamese, and there were some international students from China and Taiwan. All classes were conducted in Korean, so it was only in the morning, but I was desperate to keep up every day, my head was tired, and I was sleeping early. As I gradually became able to hear the contents of the class, I became able to relax a little, and the content of speaking during the conversation class increased, and I began to talk variously during breaks. Our class is full of good memories, such as getting along very well and learning the language of each other's country, and going to rice together on the day of the completion ceremony. In the second semester, I took the course mainly considering credit compatibility. Classes in specialized subjects were very difficult, and not only technical terms, but also the progress of the classes proceeded according to the local students, so it was very difficult. However, with the support of teachers and local students, I was able to complete the assignments, presentations, and tests. In addition, all classes I took in the second semester had a presentation assignment. In Japan, I had made presentations using Power Po, but the students' presentation methods, content, and questions and answers were all high, and I was surprised and I was able to learn the attitude toward the presentation and improve my skills.
In addition to the classes, I participated in many programs for international students. Busan has many sightseeing spots and transportation, so I enjoyed talking with the same international students and Korean tutors not only in Busan but also in Gyeongju near Busan, sightseeing spots, drama shooting locations, and making traditional Korean rice cakes.
I think that I had a lot of experience through my study abroad life for about 10 months because I met all people. From teachers of the international exchange team, university professors, Korean friends, tutors, international students, and Japanese friends I met while studying abroad, it was 10 months to meet the most people in my life and learn a lot. In particular, since the common language is Korean with international students' friends, there were times when I couldn't say what I wanted to say and sometimes it was difficult to communicate. I thought I had to study Korean more each time, so I promised to study Korean hard until the day I met each other again. I didn't think it was hard while studying abroad, and it was a quick study abroad life. I am very grateful to my family and International Exchange Center for watching my study abroad in Korea without saying anything. From now on, I decided to use the knowledge and experience gained from studying abroad as my own strengths to decide on my career path.

I have been studying in Busan University of Foreign Studies for 10 months since March 2020. Originally, I was interested in foreign languages and wanted to learn a different Korean language in Busan, which uses dialects. At the time of departure at the end of February, COVID-19 infection was beginning to become popular in both Japan and Korea, and I was worried about canceling or returning home on the way, but I managed to enter the country and ended my study abroad life.
Due to the influence of COVID-19 infection, the classes were delivered online using a dedicated app and submitted assignments to ZOOM. At first, I was dissatisfied and stressed about the online classes because I wanted to go to school, but the teacher also answered questions by e-mail quickly and carefully, and since I was able to spend time, I was able to take classes while preparing for graduation thesis and job hunting, I came to think it was good to have online classes. I was worried that I couldn't make friends because I didn't have the opportunity to meet in the classroom, but I went to play after the start of the face-to-face class with friends who were in the same group in the online class, and naturally became friends while I was doing circle activities.
I learned three things while spending time with friends I made at this time. The first is to communicate clearly and verbalize your opinion when communicating, and convey your thoughts honestly without using ambiguous words. If you use only the words you know, "I'm speaking in a foreign language, so the other person will understand a little." I chose and used a word. The second is to look at the person himself, regardless of nationality or race. Since my native language was different, I sometimes felt uncomfortable with the other person's words, but I did not leave the discomfort as it was and confirmed it in another word until I was satisfied. I abandoned the preconception of "Because I am XX", and I was conscious of seeing and listening carefully what the person in front of me wanted to say. The third is to appreciate your family, teachers and friends who support you, and acknowledge your hard work. This study abroad was done with the cooperation of many people. I evaluated the words of appreciation, what I gained from studying abroad, and what I worked seriously in a life-size and wrote it in a notebook and recorded it. Before returning to Japan, I wrote a letter to my friend, but I think I was able to express all my gratitude. It's still in the process of growth, but by recognizing myself who has grown compared to before, I was able to maintain my motivation for the next step.
It was difficult to study abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that's why I was able to face myself and have a lot of things to gain.
I would like to thank all those who have been involved.

About 10 months from March to December I went to Mokpo National University in Kakuyasu-gun. In this study abroad, I was able to experience a lot of experiences and have become a memorable thing for my lifetime, and what I gained a lot over the last 10 months has become my valuable asset.
First of all, the language skills that have grown overwhelmingly during this period. All communication during my study abroad had to be done in Korean, and when I was short of language skills, I was very hard when I first went to Korea. I was so sorry that I couldn't understand the other person's words when I talked to my friends, and at the same time I was very sorry. With that in mind, I was able to study Korean every day for two months since I went to Korea and acquire language skills that would not interfere with conversation with my friends and teachers. I thought that the quickest way to study Korean was to speak with Koreans. In the department where I studied abroad, Japanese only had to speak Korean without me. I think that such an environment has helped improve language skills in a short period of time.
Next, I gained a lot of knowledge about the Korean economy. I was originally interested in the Korean economy, so I decided to study in Korea because I wanted to go to Korea and learn about the Korean economy with my own eyes. By studying in Department of Economics and taking various classes, I was able to gain a lot of knowledge about the Korean economy. In class, it was a very valuable experience that I could not go out to the suburbs and visit companies and have experiences that I could only do unless I studied abroad.
Finally, I had a lot of friends to help me. As I mentioned above, the department where I studied abroad was only one Japanese, and it was unusual for Japanese to come to that department to study abroad. There were many friends who spoke to me every time I passed each other. I actively went to the department gathering and talked a lot about Japan and Korea while exchanging alcohol. The seniors and friends who became friends there helped a lot outside of school life and school. He gave me a lot of information about what I did not understand during class and issues, such as which shops were better about shops around the school. I thought it was better to study here at the time of the test, and I was able to meet a good friend who kindly taught me in detail, such as going to the test here. When I left Kinoura after studying abroad, my seniors and friends from the department gathered for me to hold a farewell party. I was very impressed because it was a surprise party. The most memorable thing is to meet a friend who spends time for me.