スシ アルジャンさん(アルファラビカザフ国立大学)とウ セイさん（長安大学）は人間科学部の交換留学生です。早稲田大学人間科学部での授業やキャンパスライフについてインタビューしました。
2022年度 人間科学部 交換留学生
スシ アルジャンさん アルファラビカザフ国立大学（カザフスタン）
Q1. 早稲田を選んだ理由を教えてください。/ What made you decide to come to Waseda to study?
Initially, going to university in Japan was a big dream for me. Everyone knows about the prestigious status of Waseda University, so I was very glad that I was able to win a one-year study program at Waseda University.
It was important for me to get high-quality knowledge. Knowing in advance about the professionalism of Waseda University professors, I had no doubts about the possibilities of developing my academic knowledge while studying at this university. Now, having studied at Waseda University for two semesters, I can confirm all of the above. The university and professors really gave me a huge amount of knowledge that will be useful to me in the future.
I also heard about famous personalities who graduated from Waseda University. It inspired me a lot when I entered the university.
In addition, I really wanted to feel the student life. Waseda University has a large number of different activities where every student can find something for himself.
Q2．早稲田大学でどのような勉強・研究をしていますか? / What are you currently studying at Waseda?
I studied at the Faculty of Human Studies. At the faculty, I studied completely different subjects: from history to psychology. I liked all the disciplines that I studied. Most of all I liked the lessons on Japanese culture and history. The Japanese approach to teaching Japanese culture and history made me fall in love with Japan once again.
Q3.クラスの人数はいかがですか？ / How did you find the typical class sizes?
Classes at the university were spacious and bright. In addition, everything was equipped with modern technologies for more comfortable learning. I want to study in such classes, as everything is done for the convenience of the teacher and students.
Q4. 授業や先生で最も印象に残っていることはなんですか？/ Please describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class.
Oddly enough, my most memorable university experience is not about studying. Professor Atsushi Ogihara led the seminars I took at Waseda University. So, the most memorable and fun activities were the work on the plantations of Waseda University with students under the guidance of Professor Atsushi Ogihara. For the first time I was digging potatoes and picking garlic. I really enjoyed working on the plantations! As it turned out, working with the earth grounds people and unites them. It was an amazing experience with the students.
Q5. キャンパスでの学生生活はどうですか？ / Tell us about your campus life at Waseda University.
I could not get a feel for campus life because I rented an apartment near the university. However, I am sure that campus life at Waseda University must be a lot of fun.
Q6. 友達をつくるのは大変でしたか？ / How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as an international student?
As an international student, I can say that finding new acquaintances at the university is very easy. Especially if you are visiting Japan for the first time, everyone will try to help you. Therefore, almost from the first day I started attending Waseda University classes, I got many pleasant acquaintances. Networking is a very useful thing, so I was only glad to meet anyone at the university. The main thing is to be open to the world and people.
Q7．自分の国の大学と日本の大学の違いを感じましたか？ / What differences do you perceive between Japanese and Belgium universities?
The biggest difference between a university in my home country and a Japanese university is the education system. In Kazakhstan, at state universities, students do not choose the disciplines they will study. I liked that in Japan, a student can choose the disciplines they want to study, as well as make their own study schedule.
Q8．住居についておしえてください。他の学生と交流する機会はありましたか？ / How would you describe the dorm life – rooms, dining options, location, social opportunities?
I rented an apartment, so I did not get to learn about dorm life. However, according to my friends who live in the dorms at Waseda University, the conditions in the dorms are the best.
Q9．日本に来て一番驚いたことはなんですか？ / What surprised you the most when you came to Japan?
My first impression was the surprise of the weather. Japan has very high humidity, especially compared to my home country. Therefore, the first week I experienced the acclimatization of the body. Now I am already used to the Japanese weather.
Apart from being surprised by the Japanese weather, my most striking impression to this day is the Japanese discipline. The way the Japanese observe the queue, respect personal space, do not violate human boundaries, the level of service is all that made and is making the biggest impression on me. This is something the world should learn from the Japanese.
Q10.早稲田大学に来て良かったと思うことは何ですか？ / What did you gain from studying at Waseda University?
Studying abroad in Japan has changed my life in many ways. First, I was open to change. I had a positive, welcoming environment and a good overall experience of cultural growth. Secondly, I was able to learn more about a culture for which I had so many questions that I wanted to find answers on my own. Therefore, I think that the most important thing that I was able to get from studying at Waseda University was a cultural experience. My horizons have expanded tenfold. Thirdly, and most importantly, I was able to improve my knowledge of the Japanese language and Japanese history, which opened up endless possibilities for my future.
Q11.将来の夢（または卒業後の目標）は何ですか? / What are your plans and outlook for the future?
Now I am thinking about going to graduate school. I would like to get a master’s degree in Japan, so I will try my best to come back here again and get good knowledge.
As for future work, I am interested in international relations and diplomacy. I would like to become a diplomat and develop relations between Japan and Kazakhstan.
2022年度 人間科学部 交換留学生
ウ セイさん 長安大学（中国）
Q1.早稲田を選んだ理由を教えてください。/ What made you decide to come to Waseda to study?
幼い頃から日本のアニメと文化が好きで日本へ行きたいと思うようになりました。早稲田大学を卒業した中国の有名人が多いため、早稲田大学に憧れていました。
Q2.早稲田大学でどのような勉強・研究をしていますか? / What are you currently studying at Waseda?
人類と文化や社会との繋がりを勉強しています。
Q3.クラスの人数はいかがですか？ / How did you find the typical class sizes?
クラス人数が決まっている授業を履修していません。自分で選択したクラスはいろいろな学生に会うことができました。
Q4.授業や先生で最も印象に残っていることはなんですか？ / Please describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class.
日本へ来る前、日本の授業は中国とかなり違うのではないか思っていましたが、実際に授業に参加してみると、国は違っても結局同じ人間が参加しているので、それほど違いがないことに驚きました。このことは授業だけでなく、日本での日常生活も当てはまると思いました。
Q5.キャンパスでの学生生活はどうですか？ / Tell us about your campus life at Waseda University.
新しい友達との出会いがあったり、いろいろな活動に参加したりと楽しい思い出ができました。食堂と寮では日本食を食べることができ、異国の食事を味わうことができました。
Q6.友達をつくるのは大変でしたか？ / How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as an international student?
世界各国から来た異なる文化や価値観を持った留学生に出会い、交流して、視野が広がりました。
Q7.自分の国の大学と日本の大学の違いを感じましたか？ / What differences do you perceive between Japanese and Belgium universities?
自分の大学はほとんどの授業を自分で選択せず、指定された授業を履修します。早稲田大学では授業を自分で選択し履修します。
Q8.住居についておしえてください。他の学生と交流する機会はありましたか？ / How would you describe the dorm life – rooms, dining options, location, social opportunities?
現在寮に住んでいて、寮の友達と仲良くしています。この間、ヨルダン、日本、中国出身の友達と一緒に野球観戦に行きました。野球場で友達と応援しながら試合を見ました。初めての経験でしたが、すごく面白かったです。
Q0.日本に来て一番驚いたことはなんですか？ / What surprised you the most when you came to Japan?
綺麗な環境です。一番驚いたのはトイレの綺麗さです。中国の南部の出身であるため、日本の厚い雪を見て感動しました。
Q10.早稲田大学に来て良かったと思うことは何ですか？ / What did you gain from studying at Waseda University?
自由な雰囲気を感じることができました。日本の生活を経験できるたことはとても嬉しかったですし、日本語を勉強し、日本の優秀な学生のみなさんと交流し、多くのことを学びました。
Q11.将来の夢（または卒業後の目標）は何ですか? / What are your plans and outlook for the future?
将来は学校の先生になりたいと思っています。大学卒業後、大学院に進学したいと思っています。英語と日本語の勉強も続けようと思っています。
