SILVA GREICE

Thoroughly engage in "learning among Japanese people and Japanese culture

Nagakute City, where Aichi Prefectural University is located, is a well-developed city with an urban atmosphere, but the area around the university is surrounded by greenery and has a very friendly atmosphere with a large park adjacent. I usually commute to the university by Linimo or bicycle, and it is an interesting feature to enjoy both natural and urban scenery. Most of the students are Japanese, and many classes are conducted only in Japanese, so I feel that being able to thoroughly experience "being among Japanese people and learning in Japanese culture" is a meaningful aspect of studying in Japan.

The teacher I wanted to learn from was Aichi Prefectural University.

I became interested in sign language when I was a high school student and started learning it. I majored in Japanese translation at university in my home country, and one day, a Japanese animation film sparked my interest in the Japanese education system, Japanese sign language, and Deaf culture. I searched for a professor who had done fieldwork on Deaf culture, and I found one at Aichi Prefectural University. In graduate school, I actively participate in "joint seminars," which is a unique feature of the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies to which I belong. It is a very stimulating and interesting experience to have professors and graduate students who study different regions and languages such as Catalonia, Ainu, and Korea gather together and hear about various research methods and research subjects.

Message to Future Aichi Prefectural University International Students

I am sure that all of you who intend to study at Aichi Prefectural University are the kind of people who love Japan and are studying Japanese. The important thing you will gain from learning a different culture and language is not only entertainment. It is also an opportunity to learn about yourself and your roots, and to become proud of them. While you are studying abroad, you tend to have a strong passive attitude of "learning" and "being taught", but please do not forget that you, as an international student, also have a lot to contribute! Do your best to give the people of Japan the opportunity to know more about the diversity of your culture and your roots.