Student Perspectives
You can concentrate on your studies in a peaceful environment
NURUL BAHIRAH BINTI SAIFUDDIN

For someone who loves peace and nature like me, Yamaguchi is a great choice. A year ago, when I first came here, I absolutely fell in love with this place. The scenery here is very mesmerizing. Compared to the big and busy cities, I found that a peaceful place like Yamaguchi is a better place to concentrate on your studies. Although Yamaguchi is a bit rural, the university¡¯s facilities are attractively maintained, especially the library. For a Muslim with a hijab like me, before coming to Japan, I often worried about many things such as ¡®How will I get along with the Japanese people?¡¯ ¡®Will it be difficult to find edible food for me?¡¯ ¡®Will I understand what the professor says?¡¯ However, everything turned out well. I made a lot of kind friends who I can rely on. The teachers here are very understanding and kind. Also, it is not that hard for a Muslim to find halal food here. For these reasons, I can proudly say that I have no regrets choosing to study at 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø.
I am truly happy to do my PhD at 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø
DO THI KIM LANH

I came to Yamaguchi 2 years ago when cherry blossoms were in bloom, and it was the most beautiful time. It was my first impression of Japan. After 2 years staying here, I realized that not only nature, but also Yamaguchi and Japanese residents are very nice. During my first semester in university, I communicated with professors and friends in English, but daily life outside the campus was not like that. I had some difficulties because of my Japanese ability, but fortunately, I have been receiving a lot of kind support from my dear supervisor, Professor Dr. Takeshige OTOI, from the International Student Support Center¡¯s staff, Yamaguchi city officers, the Kaze-no Kai group for international students in Yamaguchi prefecture, and especially a local family. I am now able to get used to and enjoy this beautiful time of my life. Yamaguchi is a peaceful and safe city. Here, I can focus on my studying and research as well as discover valuable Japanese culture. 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø is outstanding because of its excellent professors and model research facilities. I am truly happy to do my PhD in such an amazing environment.
Yamaguchi is in the country, but is not boring
Yussaira Castillo

I came from the Dominican Republic to 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø in April of 2012 pursuing my dream of getting a PhD in Veterinary Science. Now, I¡¯m doing research on non-conventional treatments for intracellular bacterial infections at the Public Health and Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Laboratory. My first impression of the campus was: this is big; my impression after going around the town: I¡¯ll die of boredom here! But my life took a 180 degree turn when I started to meet so many different people and cultures through my Japanese classes. I’m really happy with my decision because the university¡¯s staff organizes lots of activities to introduce Japanese culture and history to us; I truly think that the professors in 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø are the nicest people in Japan. Don¡¯t be afraid of coming to Yamaguchi because it is a rural place; you will never believe the kind of experiences that a person can have here. I¡¯m pleased to say that I¡¯m never bored. I can say that Yamaguchi is a place to make friends, and develop people¡¯s potential and self-confidence. If I had to choose again, I would definitely make the same choice.
You can find “Miyabi” in Yamaguchi that preserves historical sites
CHENG, QING

I came to 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø, for further study from Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China in September, 2013. I have studied a character called Miyasudokoro in Genji Monogatari in Professor Morino’s Office. During my high school years, I read Koizumi Yakumo’s Kaidan. The fine and smooth descriptions make the ghosts in ancient times more vivid. Kaidan developed my interests in Japanese spectral culture; Miyasudokoro, who has been representative of this culture for hundreds of years is even more interesting to me. Yamaguchi is an absolutely beautiful and quiet city and has another name: ‘The Other Kyoto’. It’s a good place for finding Miyabi, or traditional Japanese elegance, as well. 911±¬ÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø is covered by an intellectual atmosphere, which makes it a gift for me. It provides a stage for me to make my dreams come true. I feel so lucky because I can get closer to my dreams and make many friends with lots of students from the whole world. Because of the help coming from my present teachers and classmates, I can feel the kindness of Japanese directly.