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When you study abroad, not only do you listen to lectures, but you also read materials, hold discussions, and write essays (reports), all in a foreign language. It is a rare opportunity to improve your four foreign language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Foreign universities place more emphasis on interactive teaching styles such as presentations, discussions, and debates than Japanese universities. There, a wide variety of opinions fly around. Your ability to think for yourself and express your opinions will grow dramatically. And the interactive teaching style based on critical thinking enhances your collaborative thinking skills. By studying abroad, you will have acquired the ability to combine "specialized knowledge", "language proficiency", and "world-class academic skills", and you will become a person in demand today.

During your study abroad, you will meet people from a wide variety of countries with different cultures, customs, and values. In order to communicate with people from overseas, it is important to understand their cultural background as well as to have language skills. What you consider to be common sense in Japan may be considered nonsense in the other country. By deepening your understanding of different cultures, you will be able to broaden your horizons and think more flexibly. During your study abroad, you may find that your own thoughts and values are completely overturned many times. This is also a very important experience. What you gain from studying abroad will undoubtedly be a strong ally in communicating with people inside and outside of organizations and building relationships in an increasingly globalized society.

There will surely be opportunities for people from other countries you meet while studying abroad to ask you about yourself. If you are in an environment different from Japan, you will be forced to objectively face your own identity and values. You will have more opportunities than ever to objectively reexamine yourself. This will allow you to paint a more concrete image of your future.
You will also be asked about your home country, Japan. By looking at Japan from the outside, you will learn about "Japan" that you would not be aware of while living in Japan. It will be an opportunity to discover issues unique to Japan, not just in culture and customs, but also in politics, economy, management, the social welfare system, environmental issues, and more. Studying abroad will be a formative experience that will make you realize what you can do as a member of global society. This realization will greatly change your view of Japanese society.

During your study abroad experience, you will do your best to understand what the other person is saying in a foreign language. You will sharpen your powers of observation and pay close attention to what the other person is saying and doing. To convey your opinion, you will begin to use simpler words, gestures, and various other verbal and non-verbal means. Your desire to speak and learn will encourage you to communicate proactively, and will help you develop your language skills and international sensibilities. In addition, as you gain experience in conveying your opinions to others in a foreign language, you will also gain the ability to express what you want to say concisely. The communication skills you develop in the difficult environment of studying abroad will be a great asset when dealing with foreigners, as well as Japanese people.

Studying abroad gives you confidence and courage. You start something new from scratch in a foreign country where you cannot speak Japanese. Even if you have problems in your life, you will use a foreign language to gather information, analyze the situation, and consult and negotiate with people around you, patiently facing the problem and trying to solve it. By accumulating successful experiences of dealing with and solving problems on your own, you will know how to derive a solution. You will be able to deal with similar problems with confidence when they arise. You will also gain flexible thinking skills that are not bound by fixed ideas you have. The problem-solving skills you acquire by studying abroad will be useful in all situations. Your self-esteem will increase, and you will acquire an attitude of not being afraid of failure and taking on anything proactively. Just thinking about studying abroad is a big step forward. Furthermore, actually studying abroad will improve your vitality and strengthen your self-confidence.

Students from various countries gather at study abroad destinations. A sense of solidarity is born from the common position of "international students". You will also experience being kindly helped by your friends at your study abroad destination. The friendships and bonds gained through real study abroad life create deep trust that cannot be obtained online. You can also make lifelong best friends. These friendships will continue even after you return to Japan. This will allow you to continue learning foreign languages and learn about what is happening in your friends' countries in real time. As your network with friends overseas expands, your range of activities will also expand. You will also be able to work together with your friends to look at and solve problems occurring in the world, and your ability to do so will be even stronger.

"I'm so anxious about studying abroad that I can't make up my mind." This may be the first hurdle that anyone faces when trying to make their study abroad a reality. If you're wondering, "What is studying abroad really like?", start by reading the experiences of students who have studied abroad. Then, be sure to visit the International Center and ask for advice. By resolving your anxieties about studying abroad one by one, you should be able to take a step toward making your study abroad a reality. Also, if you want to gradually dispel your anxieties about living abroad, you can consider taking advantage of the "short-term overseas programs" that are held during summer or spring vacations.

[Common concerns about studying abroad]
?I'm worried about communicating in a foreign language
?Won't I be able to adapt to the living environment overseas?
?Worried about public safety and hygiene
-Won't I be unable to build good relationships with others and end up living a lonely life?
?Expensive
?Introverted personality (cannot grow without taking action and making an effort, but is not good at taking action)
?I vaguely want to study abroad, but I can't find a clear purpose.

• Learn about Aoyama Gakuin University 's study abroad support
• Read interviews with students who have studied abroad

The clearer your purpose for studying abroad is, the more fulfilling your time abroad will be and the more results you can expect from it. It is also important to think about how you will position your study abroad experience within your learning plan until graduation and how you will use it in the future. Studying abroad with only vague hopes will not allow you to acquire specific skills.

?What are your goals for studying abroad? What specifically do you want to study abroad?
- How long should I study abroad? What year and time is best to study abroad?
-How does studying abroad position you in your future studies and career path?

• Study abroad schedule
• Partner Universities

If you want to learn English academically and acquire global standard English skills (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary), studying abroad in a traditional English-speaking country or region is a good idea. On the other hand, if you want to acquire English skills as a common language for international communication, you should also look at universities in non-English speaking countries that offer English study abroad programs.
Even in non-English speaking countries, there are universities that offer many courses in English, attracting students from many different countries around the world. Studying abroad in a non-English speaking country where students of many different nationalities gather will enhance your intercultural sensitivity and provide an opportunity to rethink the nature of "language (motivation for studying foreign languages)" and "communication," which should be more stimulating than studying abroad in an English speaking country. Depending on the university, it is also possible to cross-study the local language while taking specialized courses in "English."

• List of partner universities

Studying abroad does not begin once you arrive in the country. Advance preparation and the attitude you take when you arrive are important. Strengthening your four foreign language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) as much as possible before you go abroad will change how you behave once you arrive. Language skills are not acquired overnight, so once you have decided to study abroad, the first thing you should do in Japan is to take action to improve your foreign language skills. In addition to direct language study, you should also try the following as part of your daily routine.

[Listening] Get used to listening to everyday conversations in a foreign language. Take English lecture courses at Aogaku and get used to listening to lectures in a foreign language.
[Speaking] Use Aogaku 's chat room to interact with international students and create opportunities to talk about foreign countries in your daily life. Be able to introduce yourself, Japan, and Aogaku to some extent in the language of your host country.
[Reading] Collect information about the politics, economy, history, religion, culture, customs, and habits of the country you are studying in.
[Writing] Utilize Aogaku 's Academic Writing Center to gain the background knowledge needed to write a report in English.

• Chat Rooms

While you may be focused on language learning and other aspects of your studies while studying abroad, you should also think about how you spend your leisure time. For example, if you have a universal hobby or skill, such as sports, music, art, or cooking, try participating in exchanges at your university or local community, or participating in cultural exchange events. You can also try volunteering or joining a Japanese language club, which will give you the opportunity to interact with local people, get to know the local area, and especially experience the culture of the host country.