Exchange to Japan with English: Dzakwaan's Journey at Tohoku University

Ahmad Zakwaan Haniif Herefa, an Aerospace Engineering student from ITB, is pursuing his long-time dream through an exchange program at Tohoku University, Japan. "I admire Japan's clean cities and advanced technology. I really wanted to experience living and studying here."

After spending nearly two months in Japan, Dzakwaan describes the experience as eye-opening. He's built friendships with international students at Tohoku University, strengthening his global communication skills and appreciation for Japan's culture of discipline.

Despite having limited Japanese proficiency, Dzakwaan found that English played a far more crucial role — from administrative requirements and registration to classes, research, and social interactions.