Yifan Zhang

China
Long-term(2-year) course

Whether its learning or making new memories, I want to enjoy a life that's good for the body and soul.

SAMU has a long history as a Japanese language school, rich in educational experience.
They also have students enrolled from all over the world, so international exchange can occur often and naturally.
I was actually studying for the JLPT N1 while I was attending Zhejiang University, but some aspects were difficult to grasp, such as conversation and the finer grammar points.
However, SAMU's teachers keep lessons interesting while also being careful to get the point across, so I feel like every day my knowledge grows along with my conversation skills and other language abilities.
There are also a lot of school events, giving us many chances to create a lot of good memories.
Life isn't all about studying. With SAMU I can experience a number of events, having fun while improving myself mentally and spiritually.

Help with research planning on top of language.
A perfect support system for making your dreams come true.

My goal after finishing my study abroad course is to enter a top rate graduate school, then join a Japanese company related to VR technology.
I'm currently collecting information on the entrance exams, visiting laboratories, and preparing research plans.
Because this is all being done in Japanese, it's encouraging to have support from SAMU's teachers, from discussing the content of presentations to putting on mock entrance exams and interviews.
By studying abroad I turned away from the path to work in my own country, but the future holds no guarantees.
Sometimes I'm left feeling a bit worried that I've chosen a path that separates me from my family and friends, but that's also exactly why I chose to study abroad.
Thinking seriously, it's important to work hard and accomplish things on your own.

*Individual account.

Have your future in mind before studying abroad, coming to Japan after clarifying what it is you should do now.
If your direction is decided upon, your motivation to learn also increases.
Put forth the effort and develop your Japanese language skills.

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