Success Stories of Japanese Language Education Study Program in Sending Students Abroad

This article is the result of a short interview with the Coordinator of the Japanese Language Education Program, Mr. Wayan Sadyana (5/2).

         Since last year, the Japanese Language Education Study Program has been successful in sending students to internships at a number of hotels in Japan. The latest is that two students are currently studying at Ohkagakuen University, Aichi Japan. Both of them passed the international student exchange program selection.

         Mr Wayan Sadyana told the “secret” of success. “Relationships or work networks are very important,” he began his story. It was further revealed that the relationship that ultimately involved these two institutions was initiated through personal relationships. “I was helped personally by several friends in Japan. “From those friends, I got a lot of information about various programs that students can take part in.”

         Sending students abroad should not be done without basic considerations and reasons. “If an institution makes an offer but the program is not clear, then I reject it.” Mr Wayan said firmly. Therefore, not all offers to go abroad can be accepted by students. In this case, lecturers play an important role in helping students pave the way. “It was difficult at first but now it is easier.”

         One goal of sending students to Japan is closely related to the curriculum in this study program. “I want students to learn Japanese directly considering that in Bali the opportunity to use this language directly is very rare.”

         Mr. Wayan further explained, “In Japan, students can study while working so that living costs do not have to come from the student’s parents.” (I Wayan Artika)