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Life in the Heart of Asia
La Ode Rendrian Maharsya (Indonesia) CISION PR Newswire Asia IRP, Class of 2013
Living in Urasa, and studying at IUJ in particular, might be the most memorable two years in my life. Not only did I have a chance to study from the prominent lecturers in the IRP Program, but I was also able to have countryside experiences and build friendships with the local people. ) of Autumn, and the magnificent land of snow ( Yukiguni ) in Winter. For potential IUJ students, you will regret it if you don’t take some time to experience these wonders. I made friends with a local farmer, who eventually became a business partner, and we are still friends today. Urasa and its surrounding mountains offer the Sakura beauty of Spring, the romantic 3 colors Koyo ( 紅葉
I was lucky enough to be a recipient of the Niigata International Association (NIA) Scholarship. However, I also needed to take on part-time jobs to cover my living costs. Nonetheless, I eventually realized that this was a blessing in disguise!
During my time at IUJ, I participated in a variety of extracurricular and off-campus programs. These included being a guest teacher at nearby schools, serving as a member of the Graduate Students Organization (GSO), introducing my traditional culture to others, and assisting in local festivals. Not only did these activities contribute to my financial stability, but also enabled me to balance my academic and non-academic life. This helped me to practice the Japanese language and learn about Japanese culture, which has proven useful for my professional career. IUJ’s Student Services Office supports every student in their search for fulfilling employment : from getting an internship to landing their dream job. IUJ helped me to find a very well paid summer project in a Japanese logistics company in my hometown (Jakarta) at the end of my first year of study. With my master's degree and my much improved Japanese skills, it didn’t take long for me to find work. In fact, right after I graduated, I was accepted at one of Japan’s largest trading companies! And the rest is history!
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