Thailand 2019
Experience the diversity of races, religions, lifestyles, and more in Thailand!
Period: April 2nd (Tue) to April 6th (Sat), 2019
schedule
| 1日目 | Departing from Narita Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport |
|---|---|
| 2日目 | City tour including Wat Arun and Wat Pho Visit to the Embassy of Japan in Thailand |
| 3日目 | Student exchange event at Panyapiwat University of Management Ajinomoto Nonkele Factory Visit Tour of the city, including Asian batique |
| 4日目 | Fieldwork in the city with students from Panyapiwat University of Management |
| 5日目 | From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Narita Airport Return to Narita Airport |
Learning about Japan-Thailand relations: Visit to the Japanese Embassy in Thailand
To help students understand Japan-Thailand relations, we had a lecture by Shigenori Kobayashi, Cultural and Public Relations Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand. The students had a wide range of questions, including about the economy, culture, and the elections held in March 2019, and he took the time to answer them.
Exchange event with local students ~ Interacting with students from Panyapiwat University of Management
We had an exchange meeting with students from Panyapiwat Institute of Management, our partner university, and conducted fieldwork in the city. Not only did we have exchanges in the classroom, but we also exchanged opinions on differences in culture and customs while conducting fieldwork in Bangkok. Afterwards, each group presented their findings in a presentation session, making it a fulfilling program.
Learning about Japanese companies expanding overseas - Visit to Ajinomoto Thailand
I had the opportunity to visit Japanese companies that are expanding globally and hear about the background of their overseas expansion and the stories of their expatriates. In particular, during the roundtable discussion with the expatriates, I was able to hear many honest opinions about the rewards and difficulties of working overseas.
By giving a presentation after the fieldwork as a representative of my group, I was able to compare my presentation with those of the other groups and identify my own challenges. I was also impressed by the fact that I was able to teach and understand each other's languages with the local students. We still keep in touch and converse in English or Japanese. Through this training, I strongly felt that I wanted to become a global person who respects different cultures with a broad perspective, without being bound by my own values. Now that I have a clear idea of what I need to do from now on, I will live my university life with new goals in mind.
Chihiro Hayashi (graduated from Fukagawa High School)