{"id":3665,"date":"2025-11-28T16:10:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/?page_id=3665"},"modified":"2025-11-28T16:15:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:15:27","slug":"global","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/en\/global\/","title":{"rendered":"International Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-4\" id=\"study_abroad\">About Studying Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Studying abroad during your university years is an invaluable experience in today\u2019s globalized society. It can give you an advantage in future career opportunities and enrich your life in lasting ways. In the Mathematical Science Course, we actively support students in gaining international experience through two unique study-abroad programs adopted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental Innovator Development Program \u2013 Study mathematical sciences at universities in Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pan-Pacific Green Science Program \u2013 Study science and environmental studies in Guam or the Philippines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For details, please visit:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossover.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/studyabroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.crossover.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/studyabroad\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four students from the Mathematical Science Course were dispatched to Europe for a three-month study abroad experience through the Faculty of Engineering Science\u2019s Environmental Innovator Development Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three students (Akimoto, Sayama, Konno) stayed at Comenius University in Slovakia for three months to pursue research in geometry, algebraic geometry, and algebra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One student (Sasaki) stayed at University of Debrecen in Hungary to conduct research in computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" data-id=\"3278\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20190924_104841-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20190924_104841-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20190924_104841-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20190924_104841-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20190924_104841-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20190924_104841-2048x1229.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Classroom environment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3277\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-769x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-769x1024.jpeg 769w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-768x1022.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-1154x1536.jpeg 1154w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-1539x2048.jpeg 1539w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image_ukraine-scaled.jpeg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sightseeing in Budapest with friends from Ukraine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3279\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1088-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At Budapest railway station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"3280\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1090-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1090-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1090-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1090-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1090.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Along the Danube River in Bratislava<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"3281\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1091-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1091-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1091-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1091-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1091.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"3282\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1096-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1096-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1096-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1096-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1096.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3283\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109.jpg 1334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Castle Hill in Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" data-id=\"3284\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1110-1024x484.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1110-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1110-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1110-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1110-1536x727.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1110.jpg 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guided tour around Debrecen city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"3285\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1111-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1111-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1111-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1111-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1111.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interaction with local students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3286\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2820-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2820-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2820-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2820-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2820.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-2\">Study Abroad Experience Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryunosuke Sato \u2013 4th Year, Mathematical Science Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I studied abroad at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John\u2019s, Canada, from June 2022 to April 2023.<br>Although I started planning later than most students and faced concerns due to visa timing and COVID-19, the International Office supported me throughout the process, allowing me to begin my studies as scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><strong>ESL Program at Grenfell Campus (June\u2013August)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because my submitted TOEIC score did not meet the language requirements, I participated in the ESL summer program before enrolling in Computer Science classes. At first, I worried about making friends due to my English ability, but many Korean students and local first-year students participated in the program. Through daily interactions, assignments, and group activities such as interviews and theater performances, I quickly made friends and enjoyed the experience immensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Computer Science Studies at St. John\u2019s Campus (September\u2013April)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing ESL, I began taking Computer Science courses, including: Network systems, SQL and data handling, Computer graphics, Algorithm efficiency, Computational complexity.<br>One of the most memorable courses was Visual Computation and Applications (3301). Using Python and OpenCV, I worked on an edge-detection program. At first, I struggled, but as I learned coding techniques, the program gradually took shape\u2014and I found the process exciting.<br>Another challenging but rewarding course was Nature-Inspired Computing (3201), conducted in Java. Although I initially lagged behind, I asked classmates and professors for help, eventually mastering the content and achieving a perfect score on the final assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Growth in English and Life Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after ESL, I often felt my English was insufficient, and it was difficult at times. But through conversations with friends, classmates, and dormmates, my skills steadily improved. I also traveled to New York during winter break\u2014the first overseas trip of my life. When I missed a connecting flight, I managed the situation by explaining everything in English, which greatly boosted my confidence.<br>By the fall semester, I had gained enough confidence to enroll in upper-year courses, including a fascinating computational complexity course that I hope to build on in my future research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflections on 10 Months in Canada<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I adapted to life abroad and built friendships, leaving St. John\u2019s at the end of the program felt truly bittersweet. Since I want to work as an engineer overseas in the future, I plan to continue studying English and participate in engineering internships to gain practical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d94d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zu1-300x169-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3334\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zu2-300x169-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3335\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d94d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zu3-300x210-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3336\" style=\"width:241px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zu4-300x169-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3337\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-2\">Study Abroad Through the Environmental Innovator Development Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yukino It\u014d \u2013 4th Year, Mathematical Science Course (Yamamura\u2013Fazekas Laboratory)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yukino It\u014d participated in the Environmental Innovator Development Program and studied for three months at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, where she took courses in machine learning and attended seminars while also working on her graduation research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Abroad Report \u2013 Yukino It\u014d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I studied at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, from October 17, 2022, to January 11, 2023, through the JASSO-supported exchange program.<br>I lived in the university dormitory, sharing a triple room with students from Bosnia and Slovakia.<br>The campus features a cafeteria, caf\u00e9, library, study rooms, hammocks, sofas, gaming computers, and even a large outdoor chessboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius1-1-768x346-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3341\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius1-1-768x346-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius1-1-768x346-1-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-3\">Courses Taken<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to Computational Intelligence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A master-level seminar held twice a week. We learned about AI, regression analysis, probability, and clustering. The English was difficult, but the content was familiar thanks to my studies at Akita University.\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d94d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius2-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3342\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenuis3-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3344\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to Cognitive Science<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another master-level seminar, focusing on robotics and modeling. The terminology and volume of material made it quite challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linear Coding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also a master-level class. Since I joined five weeks late and was unfamiliar with the content, it took considerable effort, but with thorough preparation I could understand about 70% of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius4-1-768x576-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3345\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius4-1-768x576-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius4-1-768x576-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probability Measure and Mathematical Statistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A self-study\u2013based course featuring tests, assignments, and oral exams. Explaining concepts in English was difficult, but the professor was kind and encouraged me through the process.\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-3\">Dormitory Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dorm fees consisted of a \u20ac160 deposit and \u20ac55 per month.<br>Facilities included a kitchen, shared restrooms and showers, laundry machines (\u20ac2.75 per use), a gym for boxing and Muay Thai, study areas, and weekly linen service. Meals at the cafeteria were affordable (0.9\u20133\u20ac with an ISIC card).\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius5-1-300x197-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3346\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius6-237x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3347\" style=\"width:auto;height:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d94d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius7-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3348\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius8-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3349\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-3\">Interaction and Cultural Exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I arrived after the Welcome Week, I participated in other events such as food culture exchanges, trips to Vienna, and Christmas markets.<br>Through these experiences, I met many people and built friendships that I will treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3350\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/emme.riko.akita-u.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comenius10-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3351\" style=\"width:auto;height:245px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-3\">Reflections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying abroad had always been my dream. Although I faced challenges, experiencing diverse viewpoints and communicating in English boosted my confidence and motivation. I conducted my graduation research in English, based on what I learned in Slovakia.<br>I am truly grateful to the people in Slovakia, my professors, academic staff, and my family for supporting me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-style-4\" id=\"abroad\">International Students at Akita University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akita-u.ac.jp\/honbu\/global\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"a_arrow\">Akita University International Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"a_arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akita-u.ac.jp\/honbu\/global\/en\/gc\/pdf\/2024_guide_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide for International Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/voice\/#international_students\" class=\"a_arrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Achievements of International Students<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Studying Abroad Studying abroad during your university years is an invaluable experience in today\u2019s globalized society. 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