2023.03.08

【留学生紹介:英文掲載】「Ecstatic to start new life in Japan after being set back by the pandemic」Dana Pangburnさん


日本への留学体験を紹介してくれた方Dana Pangburnさん(専門職大学院ガバナンス研究科1年)

  • Country of Origin:United States of America
  • Enrollment Period:2022年9月 ~ 2024年9月

What brought you to study in Japan and motivated you to choose Meiji University?
日本への留学を志したきっかけと、明治大学を選んだ理由を教えてください。

Studying and living in Japan has always been a dream of mine. I chose Meiji University because I wanted to do research on NPOs, and they offer classes about this subject taught by professors with knowledge and experiences relevant to my interests.

Enjoying the view during field trip to Kiyosato(フィールドトリップで楽しんだ清里の美しい景色)

What do you like about Meiji University?
明治大学の好きなところについて

Where is your favorite place on the campus, and for what reason?
明治大学のキャンパスで好きな場所はどこですか?

I like the lounge in Academy Common because it’s a comfortable place to study, chat with friends, or have a coffee.

Favorite course and the reason why you like it
好きな授業を教えてください。

My favorite course is Human Resource Management taught by Nagahata-sensei. This course gave me the opportunity to improve my facilitation and leadership skills in addition to having meaningful discussions with a diverse group of students.

My Impressions of Spending Time in Japan
日本で過ごした感想

What is the surprise to you living in Japan?
日本に来て驚いたところは?

This is my 4th time in Japan, so not much surprises me anymore, but I was surprised again at how crowded Tokyo is.

What is the challenge in your student life in Japan, compared to that in your country.
自分の国の学生生活と比べて、日本の学生生活で大変だと感じるところは?

Japan is a small country, so the college campuses are much smaller than in the US. I enjoyed having a large campus to roam around in the US.

What do you enjoy the most in your student life in Japan, compared to that in your country?
自分の国の学生生活と比べて、日本の学生生活で楽しいところは?

Studying in Tokyo is very exciting. People from different backgrounds come to live in Tokyo, and I can expose myself to different ways of thinking.

Feeding puppies at dog cafe in Asakusa(浅草のドッグカフェで子犬におやつをあげています)

About Ms.Dana Pangburn & Message
Dana Pangburnさんについて&メッセージ

What is your dream for the future?
将来の夢は何ですか?

My dream is to create a career where I can improve the lives of others.

Introduce your country. Describe how attractive your country is.
故郷の国の紹介や、自慢をしてください。

The United States is a country of diversity. You can express yourself freely without caring how others will judge you.

Cycling with my friend on a bike trail(友人とサイクリングロードを走る)
Eating Hot Browns, Kentucky’s famous food(ケンタッキー州名物「ホットブラウン」)

Your message to Meiji University students
明大生へのメッセージをお願いします。

Take advantage of opportunities at Meiji University to interact with students from different countries and get to know them.

Sitting in the park in Ueno(上野公園でひと休み)
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