To Fulfill My Dream of Studying and Working in Japan

I had long held a dream of living, studying, and working in Japan. I decided to study abroad in Japan in order to make that dream come true. During my time at ISI, the people I met, my teachers, and my everyday experiences have become cherished memories. In the future, I hope to study fashion design and work as a fashion designer in Japan.

Summary

country of origin

France
Period of enrollment

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Course

Academic Japanese Course
Career Pathways

To become a fashion designer in Japan.

Q1: Please tell us the reason for choosing ISI.

The reason I chose ISI is that it is one of the larger schools in Tokyo, and I wanted to study in the city center. Also, the ability to choose from multiple campuses was important to me.
At that time, to be honest, I couldn't really imagine what my study abroad life would be like, but I thought I would just take on the challenge, and in the end, I feel that it was a good choice.

Q2: Why did you decide to study abroad in Japan?

I originally had a desire to live and work in Japan, which led me to decide to study abroad there. I think that in the future, I want to advance to a fashion design school, so I believe that I need Japanese language skills at the JLPT N2 or N1 level for that.
I felt that studying in Japan is the best way to get closer to that goal.

Q3: What are some memorable things from your school life?

What stands out the most is that I was able to face my studies again. Before coming to ISI, I had been away from studying for a while, so being able to learn again gave me a bit of confidence.
In addition, the little daily events, the people I met, and the time spent with my teachers, each of these experiences has become a very important memory.

Q4: A message for those who will study abroad.

If you have even a little interest, I hope you will try it. Life is only once, so I think it is a waste to regret saying, "I wish I had done it."
At first, there may be difficulties, but the experiences gained will be significant, and I believe it will surely lead to your growth.

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