Sending
Number of sending student
| IAfP TUFS | Total | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Number | 31 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
| Protestant Univ. of Rwanda | 8 | Rei | Hidetora、Tabita | Yumiko、Ayumi、Tabita | Ayari、Hirosuke | |
| Univ. of Ghana | 4 | Toko、Rina | Ririka、Takahito | |||
| Univ. of Zambia | 6 | Ilyas、Ayu | Hikaru、Moto | Kozue、Takuya | ||
| Univ. of Pretoria | 7 | Naosuke、Yuma | Minami、Mao、Emi、Shunki | Chihiro | ||
| Stellenbosch Univ. | 4 | Yuki、Hinano | Hana、Shushu | |||
| Univ. of Yaoundé I | 2 | Saori | Ayaka |
For students
Stories of Study Abroad Experience
Here is a record of the experiences of TUFS students who has studied in Africa and experiences of the students from our African partner universities to study at TUFS from 2016 to 2020.
In the complete edition, the first half (in Japanese) contains 20 articles of TUFS students’ experiences. The second half (in English) contains six articles about the experiences of TUFS students and six articles about the experiences of students from partner universities in Africa. If you are planning to study in Japan, please refer to it.
Below is the English version extracted from the complete edition.
Inbetween Africa and Japan
2024
◆Ayaka Saeki
University of Yaoundé I [Cameroon]
2024.9.~2025.07.
Ayaka Saeki, a third-year student of African major, began her exchange program on Sept. 2024, at University of Yaounde Ⅰ (Cameroon).She will study at the department of humanities for one year.
Hello everyone. My name is SAEKI Ayaka. I am currently studying abroad at the University of Yaounde 1 in Cameroon, majoring in Anthropology.
It is said that there are more than 250 ethnic groups in this country. In fact, I encounter various food cultures and languages in my daily life. The official languages are English and French, but in the capital city where the university is located, people mainly speak French from casual conversations to class. I am working hard to learn it, with the assistance of my kind classmates. The situation in Yaoundé is very interesting to me in terms of ethnicity and sociolinguistics. It is a great honor to study here as the university’s first long-term exchange student. Sometimes I feel anxious because there is no other exchange students like me, but the warm welcome I’ve received helped me enjoy the moment.
Besides my classes, I have volunteered at a music school and a Japanese language institute and have visited a museum and a national park. I will continue to make an effort to lead a full life.
Last but not least, I deeply appreciate everyone who supports my studies in Cameroon.
◆Ririka Waki/ Takahito Yamamoto
University of Ghana [Ghana]
2024.10.~2025.08.
Ririka Waki and Takahito Yamamoto, a third-year student of African major, began their exchange program on Oct 2024, at University of Ghana. Ririka and Takahito will study at the department of humanities for one year.
Message from Takahito
Hello. I am Takahito Yamamoto, a third-year student majoring in African area studies, and I am studying in University of Ghana. I have been looking forward to my study abroad in Ghana since my first year, and it has finally begun. During my stay in Ghana, I belong to the College of Humanities and majoring in Sociology. I will also be conducting fieldwork in rural areas on the theme of the relationship between traditional order in rural areas and illegal gold mining, which is currently a serious problem. I am receiving great support from Lisa, who studied at TUFS as an exchange student until this summer, and her family. Without her cooperation, I would not have been able to start my life in Ghana smoothly, which is full of things I am not used to. I am keenly aware of the importance of TUFS’ exchange program with Africa. Finally, I would like to thank everyone at both universities who are working hard to implement the exchange program, the Gyomu Super Japan Dream Foundation for providing me with a scholarship, and all my friends who have enriched my life in Ghana.
Message from Ririka
Hello, my name is Ririka Waki, a third-year student majoring in African Area Studies.
I will be studying at the college of Humanities at the University of Ghana, located in Accra, the capital of Ghana, for about a year. I am mainly learning Sociology here. The classes are interesting in that the professors use the issues or examples in Ghana when we learn about the social institutions, the family, urbanization and so on. I feel my studies at university are closely related to daily life and relationships with the people in Ghana. At the same time, there are many chances to notice and think about some phenomenon, social structures or norms in Japan, which brings me another learning experience. In addition, when walking on the streets, there are many unexpected encounters. The people in the picture which showed in the previous page are the ones who we came across and got to know each other when I and Mr.Yamamoto walked together. On every Sunday, we go to the church where they go and after that we sometimes cook lunch together. In this way, it has been about one month since I came here, and I feel people’s warmth of being welcomed friendly and kindly by interacting people such as friends I have met at university, people at the market, and even those who I pass by on the street. I will not forget the fact that my stay in Ghana has been possible through the support of various people, and I am grateful for it. I am going to give it my all during this valuable time. Lastly, I appreciate the staff at IAfP, teachers and staff at both UG and TUFS, Gyomu Super Japan Dream Foundation for providing me with a scholarship, and to everyone supporting my studies in Ghana.
◆Ayari Hirayama/ Hirosuke Koide
Protestant University of Rwanda [Rwanda]
2023.09.23~2025.09.3
Ayari Hirayama and Hirosuke Koide, a third-year students at the School of International and Area Studies, have started an exchange program at Protestant University of Rwanda in Rwanda from Sept. 2024. They will study peacebuilding in the Faculty of Development Studies for about one year. Here are the messages from Ayari and Hirosuke.
Message from Ayari
Hello, I’m Ayari Hirayama, from the African major, the department of International Society. I started studying abroad at Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) in September 2024, and I’m going to major in peace building and reconciliation for about a year.
Rwanda is a country that experienced the genocide 30 years ago, and family of victims and ex-prisoners have been in the process of reconciliation and coexistence with their memory. And many of the students have the background of experiencing the conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo or The Republic of South Soudan etc. In the environment that I can study about peace building in Africa and other countries, and hear about the identities and experiences, opinions of each of them, I really appreciate this valuable opportunity.
The campus of PUR is located in Huye, which has rich nature and beautiful landscapes, moderate climate. With the support from Japanese people living in Huye such as Professor Kazuyuki Sasaki, who have teached in the course of peace and conflict studies, and my colleagues here, I have been enjoying living every day.
I sincerely appreciate all the people that supported me for this program, and I would like to actively work on the experiences and learning I can do here in Rwanda.
Message from Hirosuke
Muraho! (Hello!)
My name is Hirosuke Koide, a third-year student at the Faculty of International Society.
I am studying abroad at the Protestant University of Rwanda, located in Huye, Rwanda, to learn about achieving sustainable development and peace building in developing countries.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, and the country has grown into an “African miracle,” with skyscrapers lining the streets of the capital city.
Huye, where the university is located, is a small town compared to the capital, but even among strangers, people are often greeting to each other, saying “Amakuru? – Nimeza! (How are you? – I’m fine!) I love this warm culture very much.
It is quite a challenge to live away from home for the first time in Rwanda, but I am enjoying my time in the university dormitory with the help of students from all over Africa and two Japanese students who are studying in Rwanda with me! (It will take me a little time longer to master hand washing laundry.) During this year, in addition to classes, I hope to grow by getting involved with various people in Africa through playing soccer/ futsal, which I love, and through dispatch of information about Africa as an internship, as well as volunteer activities at schools.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the people at the IAfP Office, Dr. and Mrs. Sasaki, who have supported our study abroad program and the senior students having connected the friendship between the Japanese people and the Protestant University of Rwanda.
◆Takuya Fukuda/ Kozue Makiyama
University of Zambia [Zambia]
2024.07.~2024.11.
Takuya Fukuda, a third-year student of North America major and Kozue a 4th-year student majoring in East Asian Studies and Chinese began their exchange program on July 2024 at University of Zambia. Takuya and Kozue will study at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences for 5 months.
Message from Takuya
Hello! My name is Takuya Fukuda, and I am a third-year student in the School of International and Area Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Currently, I am studying sociology at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zambia in Lusaka, the capital city. My study abroad period is one semester, approximately five months.
I chose Zambia as my study-abroad destination for several reasons. It is a relatively safe country in Africa, English is widely spoken, and soccer is very popular here. This is my first time living abroad, so I am doing my best to adjust to daily life. I am eager to learn about the culture and traditions of Zambia while gaining a wealth of new experiences by interacting with the local people. Having played soccer since childhood, I am particularly looking forward to engaging with Zambians through playing soccer.
I am determined to make the most of this study abroad experience, ensuring it becomes a significant and enriching chapter in my life. Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me in making this journey possible. Thank you very much. I am excited to enjoy my time in Zambia!
Message from Kozue
Hi, my name is Kozue Makiyama. I am a 4th-year student majoring in East Asian Studies and Chinese at the School of International and Area Studies.
I will be studying Political Science at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zambia for one semester, from mid-July to the end of November 2024. Although the courses and timetable might change since classes just started this week, I plan to take courses such as Politics of Africa, War Economics and Peacebuilding, and Ethnicity and Race in World Politics.
It has been three weeks since I arrived in Zambia, and so far I haven’t had any health problems. I’m making good use of items left by previous exchange students, such as Japanese condiments, dishes, and electric appliances. I’ve also had the chance to meet Japanese people working here as JOCVs (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers), dispatch workers for overseas diplomatic missions, and NPO staff, so I am enjoying my time here every day.
Because they got only about one-fifth of the usual rainfall last rainy season in Zambia, and with the country relying heavily on hydropower, the electricity supply of this country has been really unstable. What used to be a 1-2 hour power outage now often lasts 12-14 hours. It’s been pretty tough, but I’ve managed by using emergency lights and aromatherapy candles at night and spending time on the university campus, which still has power. Finally, I want to say a big thank you to everyone who’s supported my study abroad experience, including IAfP and the Study Abroad Support Center, as well as everyone else who’s been involved. I really appreciate all your help and look forward to your continued support.
◆Chihiro Yamashita
University of Pretoria [South Africa]
2024.07.~2025.07.
Chihiro Yamashita, a third-year student of African major, began her exchange program on July 2024, at University of Pretoria. Chihiro will study at the department of humanities for one year.
Message from Chihiro
Hello! My name is Chihiro Yamashita and I’m in third year in the major of African Area Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. I will study at University of Pretoria in South Africa for about a year. I’m in the faculty of Humanities, and I take classes of Education, Sociology and Criminology. Also I will take the class of local languages in next semester. I have wanted to study in African countries since I entered TUFS, so I’m glad to study at University of Pretoria actually. For two weeks since I came here, I went to Apartheid Museum, saw wild animals at the Nature reserve, and had parties with international friends. In Pretoria, there are a lot of dangerous areas so I can’t go to many places easily, but I like warmth of people, unique culture and atmosphere of Pretoria, and I’ll try to learn a lot of things and improve myself a lot. Lastly, thank you for staffs of IAfP, and teachers and staffs of TUFS for supporting me.
◆Shushu Korenaga/ Hana Matsumoto
Stellenbosch University ［South Africa］
2024.07.~2025.06.
Shushu Korenaga and Hana Matsumoto a third-year student of African major, began their exchange program on July 2024 at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. They will study at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Message from Shushu
Hello! My name is Shushu Korenaga, a third-year student majoring in African Area Studies. I will be studying at Stellenbosch University in South Africa for one year as an exchange student in 2024. I have been interested in Africa since high school and have longed to study in South Africa, a country rich in diverse cultures. I am thrilled to have this opportunity. Stellenbosch, where the university is located, is a town rich in nature and relatively safe. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and people from diverse backgrounds, I hope to study “coexistence,” which I am currently interested in. This semester, I plan to take three courses: Pop Culture in South Africa, Sustainable Agriculture, and Social Issues in South Africa. I intend to cherish each day and learn as much as I can from both my classes and daily life.Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me in making this study abroad opportunity possible. I extend my thanks to everyone at IAfP, the teachers and staff at both universities, and all those who have supported me.
Message from Hana
Hello, my name is Hana Matsumoto and I am a student of African Area Studies, Department of International and Area Studies at TUFS. I’m studying at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, from July 2024 to June 2025. In this semester from this July, I will take several courses such as Sociology, Political Science, and Xhosa language, which is one of the languages spoken in South Africa. I would like to try to communicate with South African people through learning their languages, as well as I’m going to deepen my knowledge about African politics and diplomacy which I’m interested in. What I’m currently excited about is that Stellenbosch Choir, which is famous in the world, will hold a concert at the beginning of next August.
Since I have sung in a choir for almost 10 years in Japan, if possible, I desire to join the choir and connect with more people through chorus. Finally, I greatly appreciate the support from everyone who has been involved in my program. Thank you. We took a picture with Julia, who came to TUFS as an exchange student. Thank you for generous support, Julia!
2023
◆ Emi Mizuno
University of Pretoria [South Africa]
2024.2.5~2025.1.31
Emi Mizuno, a third-year student of School of Japan Studies, began her exchange program on Feb.2024, at University of Pretoria. Emi will study at the department of humanities for one year. Here is the messages from Emi.
Message from Emi
Hello. I’m Emi Mizuno. I belong to the School of Japan Studies. I will be a senior student from this April.
I will study at the Faculty of Humanities in University of Pretoria from this February to December for two semesters. In this first semester, I will take three modules: Education, Zulu, Setswana. Since my major in Japan is Japanese Language and Japanese Teaching, I would like to compare the language education in Japan and South Africa by learning these modules.
Though only 10 days have passed since I came here in South Africa, I have experienced a lot of new things like watching wild giraffes and zebras and enjoying braai BBQ.
Pretoria is not such a safe city as cities in Japan and it can be dangerous to walk outside alone. But there are strong connections with people. I feel the kindness of my friends.
I would like to express sincere thanks to the staffs of Innovative Africa and teachers supporting my exchange program.
Department: Humanities、Courses: Education, Zulu, Setswana
◆ Saori Yamamoto
University of Yaoundé I [Cameroon]
2024.2.8~2024.3.12
◆ Shunki Oketani
University of Pretoria [South Africa]
2024.2.5~2024.12.21
◆ Yumiko Matsuoka/ Ayumi Kato
Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences [Rwanda]
Yumiko 2023.10.15~2024.9.15
Ayumi 2023.10~2024.09
Yumiko Matsuoka, a second-year student in the Master’s Program of the Graduate School of Global Studies, and Ayumi Kato, a third-year student in the Korean major, have started an exchange program at the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences in Rwanda from October 2023. They will study peacebuilding in the Faculty of Development Studies for about one year. Here are the messages from Yumiko and Ayumi.
Message from Yumiko
Hello. I am Yumiko Matsuoka, a second-year student in the Master’s Program of the Graduate School of Global Studies. I am also a high school teacher of history (mainly world history) and civics (politics and economics). I was previously involved in peace studies in Nagasaki for 12 years, which led me to enter TUFS in the hope of building peace education in high schools that goes beyond my own subject area. That ‘peace’ includes various contents, one of which, gender issues, is the theme of my master’s thesis.
I strongly feel that here in Rwanda, as if guided by an invisible force, I have encountered so many different people and learnings that have led me to where I am today. I am writing this introduction at home, where I moved in three days ago, enjoying the sound of wild little monkeys running around on the roof (at first, I thought they were thieves.) Huye, where PIASS is located, is a small, quiet and very comfortable place to live compared to the capital, Kigali. Therefore, it is a very good environment to concentrate on my studies. At the university, classes started two days ago and I am studying Nonviolence in Theory and Practice, which I wanted to learn systematically and thoroughly, with about 40 classmates. The classmates come from a great variety of countries. Burundi, South Sudan, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Rwanda. I believe that it is only here at PIASS that I can directly come into contact with and discuss their opinions and viewpoints. I am also planning to explore a lot more about my master’s thesis in the future, not only in the classroom.
I would also like to inform TUFS’ students that a joint online class between PIASS and TUFS is scheduled for the winter term, with Prof. Kazuyuki Sasaki (from Peacebuilding & Development) in charge of PIASS and Prof. Shinichi Takeuchi in charge of TUFS. Why don’t you come and study with the students of the Department of Peace Studies at PIASS? I took the course at TUFS last school year and had the pleasure of meeting PIASS students from the same group in person the other day.
Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both professors and the people at both universities for creating and sustaining an environment where I can learn about encounters and multifaceted perspectives that I will cherish for the rest of my life, and above all to the people at Deployment Power Africa who support this study-abroad program from Japan.
The attached photo shows a reunion with Patrick, who was sent from PIASS to TUFS. He is currently taking the same course.
・Department：Peacebuilding & Development
・Courses：The first semester Nonviolence in Theory and Practice /PSYCHOSOCIAL TRAUMA AND HEALING
Message from Ayumi
Muraho! (This is the greeting that means “How are you?” in Kinyarwanda.) I am Ayumi Kato, a third-year student majoring in Korean language and Peacebuilding at the School of international and Area studies.
My exchange program in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at PIASS will last a full year from October 2023 to September 2024. PIASS offers us various classes and club activities that will allow us to learn the theory and practice of peacebuilding from different perspectives. Specifically, I plan to attend classes such as “Peace education”, “Trauma and psychological healing”, “Reconciliation in Theory and Practice”, “Religion in Conflict Resolution”, and so on.
Rwanda is one of the countries that are experiencing rapid economic growth. I am overwhelmed by the newly built roads, high-rise buildings, medical system and security, as well as seeing the various social problems (air pollution, economic inequality, etc.).
Through this valuable exchange program, I would like to focus on the relationship between peacebuilding and education and explore how supporting basic education can lead to peace in post-conflict societies and how the private sector can contribute to basic education and peace education through business.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the staff of IAfP Office, Professor Kazuyuki Sasaki, Head of Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at PIASS, the professors at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies for their tremendous support in my study abroad, and all others who have been so generous in their support.
◆ Toko Kuga/ Rina Egawa
University of Ghana [Ghana]
Toko 2023.10.5~2023.12.21
Rina 2023.10.5~2024.8.18
Toko Kuga, a fourth-year student of African major, began her exchange program on Oct 2023, at University of Ghana. Toko will study at the department of humanities for one semester. Here is the messages from Toko.
Message from Toko
Hello, I’m Toko Kuga from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, African course 4th grade.
I study in University of Ghana for one semester from October to December, then I’m planning to go to other African countries.
In University of Ghana, I’m in college of humanities and taking classes about tourism and heritage (archaeology) and about religion in Ghana. Also I belonged to Dance club when I was 3rd grade so I’m curious about African dance and taking “African Dance Performance” class.
University of Ghana is very huge academically and physically. Especially, international students can take classes from various departments so I’m taking classes according to my interests and the purpose to understand Ghana deeply.
The period is short, but I try to see and know Ghana, Ghanaian people and their lives.
◆ Minami Kubota/ Mao Miyamoto
University of Pretoria [South Africa]
Minami 2023.7.17～2024.6
Mao 2023.7~2023.12
◆ Hikaru Miyagawa/ Moto Kitano
University of Zambia [Zambia]
Hikaru 2023.7.9～2023.11.30
Moto 2023.7.10～2024.6.27
Hikaru Miyagawa, a third-year student of French major, and Moto Kitano, a third-year student of Lao major, began their exchange program on July 10th, 2023 at University of Zambia. Hikaru will study at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Moto will study at Department of Geography and Environmental Studies for about a year.
We hope that their year will be fruitful through various encounters. Here are the messages from Hikaru and Moto.
Message from Hikaru
Hello everyone, my name is Hikaru Miyagawa and I am a third year French majoring student at the school of International and Social Studies.
I’m studying abroad at the University of Zambia for a semester from 9 July to the end of November.
Zambia is a very safe country in Africa, especially Lusaka, the capital city where the University of Zambia is located, is well developed and I enjoy living there.
At the University of Zambia, I am studying a course on Intangible Cultural Heritage where I am learning about how intangible cultural heritage is connected to us and what we should do to protect and develop it.
As football is a popular sport in Zambia, after school I enjoy playing football with students from the University of Zambia and Japanese people who have come to Zambia for work or other reasons. There are not many Japanese people living in Zambia, so I naturally get to know Japanese people and hear many interesting stories about their job, which is very stimulating. I decided to study in Zambia because just I wanted to visit Africa. When you hear the word ‘Africa’, you might think that it is a place where students with a clear motive or something they want to do will go, but I think it is good to just try a different place for the time being. Last but not least, I would like to thank all the people who supported me during my study abroad.
Message from Moto
Hello! My name is Moto Kitano, a 3rd-year student at the School of International and area studies.
Now, I am studying at the University of Zambia in the Republic of Zambia from July 2023 as an exchange student.
At the University of Zambia, I belong to the Department of Geography and environmental studies and I’ll study about economic activities from the perspective of geography and environmental management.
The Republic of Zambia, which economically grows rapidly these days, has restrictions on economic development because of the geographic characteristic that this country is landlocked country.
At the same time, We have to think about the development that is kind to the environment that this country has as typified by Victoria Falls. I want to get a new perspective from the students of the University of Zambia who can share the issues above.
And both inside and outside of school, I want to make opportunities as much as possible to share and show Japanese culture and tradition. I feel that there are a lot of Zambian people who are interested in Japan through Anime, manga, language, and so on.
That is why during study abroad, I’ll rethink the characteristic of Japanese culture and share them with the people of Zambia.
Finally, I appreciate all who support me to travel Zambia. Thank you.
◆ Hinano Kurebayashi/ Yuki Fukuoka
Stellenbosch University ［South Africa］
2023.7.17～2024.6.28
Hinano Kurebayashi, a third-year student of African major, and Yuki Fukuoka, a fourth-year student of African major, began their exchange program on July 17, 2023 at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. They will study at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Stellenbosch University and our university entered into a MOU in 2020 and Hinano and Yuki are the memorable first students studying at Stellenbosch University as exchange students. We hope that their year will be fruitful through various encounters while studying at one of the top universities in South Africa. Here are the messages from Hinano.
Message from Hinano
Hello, my name is Hinano Kurebayashi, a third-year student majoring in African Studies at the Faculty of School of International and Area Studies.
Currently, I am on a study abroad program at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. I am studying at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for one year.
This semester, I am taking courses in Sociology and Anthropology. I hope to broaden my knowledge by living in a country that has overcome apartheid and where people with diverse identities coexist.
Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me during my study abroad. Thank you very much.
Related article of Hinano
◆ Tabita Takao
Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences [Rwanda]
2023.7. ～2023.9.
2022
◆ Ayu Hirakawa
University of Zambia [Zambia]
2023.2.15 ～2023.6.23
Ayu Hirakawa, a third-year of the School of International area studies African major at TUFS, started her exchange program at the University of Zambia from 15th Feb. 2023. She will stay in the faculty of School of humanities and social science for about half year.
Message from Ayu
Hello, my name is Ayu Hirakawa, a third-year student in the school of international and area studies.
From February 2023, I started an exchange program at University of Zambia. My major is Africa, so I have learned about Africa, but I didn’t know real life of them. In this exchange program, I’d like to see real life in Zambia. In addition, I will learn economics and development studies with students who carry Zambia on their shoulders at university. It is helpful to think about future of Africa. Thorough this experience, I’d like to see and understand deeply about developing countries.
Thank you for all people who support this exchange program.
Related articles of Ayu
◆ Tabita Takao
Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences [Rwanda]
2023.1. ～2023.4.
◆ Hidetora Miyata
Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences [Rwanda]
2022.9.23 ～2023.4.30
Mr. Hidetora Miyata, a student of the French major at TUFS, started an exchange program at the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences in Rwanda on September 28. He will stay in the faculty of Development studies for about one year.
Here is a message from Hidetora after his arrival in Rwanda.
Message from Hidetora
Hello. My name is Hidetora Miyata. I am a third year student in the school of international and area studies. I am currently on a study abroad program at a university in Rwanda, a country located in Africa. There, I will learn about peace-building and conflict.
In the faculty I belong, many refugees from other african countries exist. Interacting and studying with those students, I would like to improve my ability to invent realistic and effective way to solve conflicts.
Furthermore, while my stay, I would like to consider what I should do for Africa in the future through internship and interaction with local people.
Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to the Inter-University Exchange Project for their support in helping me to make this study abroad possible.
Related Article of Hidetora
◆ Naosuke Tanaka/Yuma Hagino
University of Pretoria [South Africa]
2022.7.18 ～
Naosuke Tanaka, a third-year student in the Hindi Department, and Yuma Hagino, a third-year student in the Africa Department, started an exchange program at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, on July 25.
They will stay in the Faculty of Humanities for about one year. They plan to study international relations and some of South Africa’s 11 official languages. The University of Pretoria has 23 faculties and is the largest research university in South Africa. Prof. Gairoonisa Paleker, who was invited by the African Studies Center at TUFS, is also a professor at the university. We hope that their year will be fruitful through lectures, interaction with local people, and activities outside the university.
We have received messages from Naosuke and Yuma, who will start the program today.
Messege from Naosuke
Hello everyone. I’m Naosuke Tanaka, a third year student in the Faculty of Languages and Cultures. I am currently in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. I am studying abroad at the University of Pretoria, which is a partner university of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. At the University of Pretoria, I plan to study Northern Sotho, Afrikaans, and Zulu, which are not offered at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. The dormitory has international students from various countries such as France, Germany, Spain and Sweden, so I think it will be the best experience to learn about many cultures.
Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies for its support in Africa. We look forward to working with you in the future. Related Article of Naosuke
Message from Yuma
Hello, my name is Yuma Haigno and I belong to the School of International area studies African major 3rd grade. From the July 2022, I come to the University of Pretorira, South Africa as an exchange student from TUFS. I have been anxious and excited to come to Africa where I’ ve been studying from the 1st year. In this University, there are a number of international students who come from the various countries. They help me a lot in many cases in the daily life. In this program, I will take French, International Relations and Criminology. I want to utilize my knowledges that I learn in TUFS and I will get new, unexperienced learning in here. Furthermore, I want to visit the landscapes in Africa as far as possible to see the dynamics of African directly. My program time is limited, thus I want to use it effectively, I hope that this program will be the valuable resource in my future.
Finally, I want to appreciate for those who help my study program. Related Articles of Yuma
◆ Ilyas Hirose
University of Zambia [Zambia]
2022.7.8 ～2022.12.23
Ilyas Hirose, a third-year French language student at the TUFS, started his exchange program at the University of Zambia from 11th July 2022.
Ilyas will study at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies in the Faculty of Natural Science for about six months. The department includes Dr. Godfrey Hampwaye, who was invited by African Studies Center at TUFS and we are sure that it will be a stimulating 6 months of learning for the students.
Here is the message from Ilyas who has just arrived in Zambia.
Message from Ilyas
Hello everyone, my name is Ilyas Hirose, a third-year student in the school of international and area studies.
I am currently on a study abroad program in Zambia, a country located in southern Africa. I am assigned to the Department of Geography and Environment Studies at
the University of Zambia, our partner university, where I will study environmental planning and natural resource management. As environmental issues are being discussed as global issues, I hope to gain a more flexible perspective by studying cross-border issues in an African country far away from Japan, which is experiencing remarkable economic growth. Also, I did not know much about Zambia before coming here, but I would like to learn a lot about the culture and history of this country as well as my own major through my study abroad program.
Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to the Inter-University Exchange Project for their support in helping me to make this study abroad possible.
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Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences [Rwanda]
2021.9.4 ～ 2022.8.28
Mr. Rei Fukushima, a 3rd year student of the Mongolian Language Department, started his exchange program at the Protestant Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PIASS) in Rwanda on October 5th.
He will stay at PIASS for about one year.
On his arrival, Henri and Thembo, who were studying at our university until the end of July this year, came to welcome him (check this article).
We hope that the personal connection between PIASS and TUFS will continue to develop and strengthen.
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