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- Name
\nSHRESTHA Pratikshya<\/strong><\/li>\n- Country\/ Region of Citizenship
\nFederal Democratic Republic of Nepal<\/strong><\/li>\n- Graduated from
\nTribhuwan University<\/strong><\/li>\n- Department
\nDepartment of Computer Science and Communications Engineering \uff08Master’s\uff09
\n<\/strong>Privately-financed student (Expecting to receive Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow did you find out about Waseda University?<\/h3>\n
When I decided that I wanted to study in Japan, I started searching on the internet for universities in Tokyo and Waseda was listed as one of the top universities.\u00a0 Then, I searched for a program that dealt with Telecommunication Network which I wanted to study and found out that my current laboratory was researching in the same field.\u00a0 It was then I thought that Waseda would be a great platform for me.<\/p>\n
-Why did you choose Waseda University?<\/h3>\n
When I was listing the universities which had my course in Tokyo, and had mailed a couple of them, I got a positive response from my sensei instantly.\u00a0 There was no time to wait for other universities and Waseda was the only my preference.<\/p>\n
-How did you get information for our program?<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>GITS was the program I had intended to apply at first but in 2015, the university was no longer accepting application for GITS.\u00a0 So, my professor advised me to apply to this international program because all the programs are conducted in English and there were topics matching my interest.\u00a0 The university website was also very useful throughout my admission procedure.<\/p>\n-Did you have any concerns before coming to Japan?<\/h3>\n
Main thing was the language, communication with people here.\u00a0 Since I am privately financed student and did not have japanese language proficiency, I was quiet worried about getting a part-time job too.<\/p>\n
-Have you had any difficulties when you started a new life here?<\/h3>\n
I have been finding out it is very hard to express my feelings to someone who does not understand English and it feels really helpless.\u00a0 That is one thing I really have gone through daily here.<\/p>\n
Second was the food.\u00a0 It is really healthy but I am used to eating a lot of spicy food.\u00a0 I am getting used to it I guess!\u00a0 I like sushi, gyoza and ramen so far but still I search for restaurants with spicy food.\u00a0 I mostly go to ramen shops for spicy ramen.\u00a0 There are also a lot of Nepalese restaurants around this campus.<\/p>\n
-How is your life in Japan and Waseda?<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>It is going really busy actually.\u00a0 I find myself really occupied in the lab but I like it.\u00a0 I prefer having things to be done rather than just sitting unoccupied.\u00a0 Initially, I used to find it weird people hurrying to catch a train.\u00a0 But, nowadays, I find myself doing the same.\u00a0 Well, now I can say I am getting used to the Japanese discipline and busy life.<\/p>\n-What do you do in your free time?<\/h3>\n
Since I am not engaged in any jobs, I go to the Refresh Studio (Gymnastic Studio at Waseda University) for yoga about 2 to 3 times a week in the evening.\u00a0 I have also joined Salsa club at Waseda and I really enjoy there.\u00a0 I have made many friends in that club.\u00a0 So, I guess I am quiet busy in the evenings.\u00a0 I love being in Toyama Park sometimes.\u00a0 It is lovely out there.\u00a0 On Sundays, I do my household work and spend time with friends.<\/p>\n
-How are the relationships with your supervisor and lab members?<\/h3>\n
- Country\/ Region of Citizenship