Bhakti M.

Chairperson of ESE UGM 2012 and past exchange student to Japan.

Home University: Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogykarta, Indonesia

Course of study: International Relations

Host Country: Japan

Host University: Fukuoka Women's University

Fields of study overseas:  Japanese Traditional and Contemporary Culture

Duration: Full year study

Program: Student exchange course.

Organising Institute: Fukuoka Women's Univesity-World of Japanese Contemporary Culture Program

Source of funding: The Fukuoka Women's Univesity-World of Japanese Contemporary Culture Scholarship: Program covered University course fees, text books, flights, accommodation and living expenses.

Why would you recommend studying at Fukuoka Women’s University and Japan?

Fukuoka Women's University (FWU) is located in a great neighbourhood of Kasumigaoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. This area provides you with beautiful beach in walking distance as well a really easy access to the down town where you can do tons of fun things like shopping, visiting Japanese temple, etc. Fukuoka itself is a big city with laid back atmosphere which I love the most. During my program, I really felt all staffs and students took good care of me. It most likely because there will only be 20-30 exchange students in each year program. Since the program is about Japanese traditional and contemporary culture; manga, movie, festival, food, until politics are fun classes we can take. And when holiday comes, exploring the beautiful country is a must to do.

Information you would like to share for others hoping to study in your home country (Indonesia):

The Darmasiswa Scholarship is a program of study which supports foreign students in Indonesia for a period of up to 1 year to study language, culture or art. The program is provided by the Indonesian Government.  http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/education/darmasiswa.html