*English follows Japanese.
全学協定交換留学（タイプ1）: ニューサウスウェールズ大学（2023年2月～2023年12月）Univeristy of New South Wales (Exchage program from February to December 2023)
海外に留学して世界中の人と交流しながら勉強することが中学生の頃からの夢で、私の学習したい分野があり、international studentsも多いニューサウスウェールズ大学での交換留学に参加しました。
実際に、シドニーは非常に多国籍・多民族な場所で、様々なバックグラウンドを持った人と関わることができました。授業でも多種多様な学生とディスカッションなどをしたことで、多角的で幅広い視野の獲得はもちろんのこと、英語力の向上にも繋がりました。
特に、開発学の講義では、教授のレクチャーや学術誌の枠を超えて、当該国出身の学生や実際に開発に関係する人から現状や問題点など、直接話を聞くことができたのは、貴重な体験でした。また、語学教育についても学習し、その際、海外で日本語を教える先生や日本語を学ぶ学生と関わったことも、日本の英語教育を客観視し、改善点を考えるのに役立ちました。
O-Week at University of New South Wales, Quadrangle
日本の大学とは講義の進め方も全く違うため、毎日の勉強も大変でしたが、非常に楽しかったです。さらに、シドニーは綺麗なビーチやガーデン、お洒落なカフェやショップ、様々な国のレストランが多く、友人とのお出かけもとても新鮮でした。
１年間シドニーで暮らし、行動力は飛躍的に上がりました。受け身では何の情報も得られず、新しい人と会って関わることもできず、留学の意味がなくなります。自ら積極的に行動して、大学のイベントやボランティア活動に参加したことが充実した留学生活に繋がりました。
武富 千尋 TAKETOMI Chihiro（グローバル文化 3年）
I had always dreamed of studying abroad to delve into my interests by interacting with people all over the world since middle school. I decided to participate in this exchange program at the University of New South Wales, where there are courses that I would like to study, along with many international students.
As expected, Sydney is a multicultural and diverse city, and I could meet many people with unique backgrounds. Thanks to the internationalized campus of UNSW, I could engage in discussions with various students at tutorials. As a result, I could improve my thinking to comprehend things from multiple perspectives, broaden viewpoints, and brush up my English skills.
Night view at Darling Harbour
Regarding my studies, I enjoyed the development studies course very much. I could talk with a student from the country I’m studying and someone working in the field. I could learn a lot from them about the current situation and issues of the countries, in addition to lectures by professors and academic readings. Also, when I studied language education, I interacted with teachers who teach Japanese overseas and students learning Japanese in Sydney. This experience encouraged me to consider critically improving English education in Japan.
Lectures and tutorials at UNSW were completely different from those in Japan; hence, it was challenging for me to prepare for lectures and review them every single day, but it was a fun learning process. It was also exciting to hang out with my friends. Sydney has breathtaking beaches and gardens, trendy cafes and shops, and restaurants from many countries and cultures.
Living in Sydney for a year enabled me to be more active. Because I lived more actively, I could gain more information and meet new people to get along with; then, I would have a more productive time while studying abroad. Being passionate about everything, such as joining university events and volunteering, was crucial for me to spend fulfilling days there.
View from Shark Island
TAKETOMI Chihiro（Global Cultures, 3rd year student）