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■Chen Xi (China)
I am so happy that I chose this school at which to study.
The entire school works to ensure the success of all the students, and that supportive atmosphere makes all the difference. The classes match the students' needs so that the content is both easy to remember and fun at the same time. In fact, you often don't even realize you're using new grammar and vocabulary because it happens so easily. Moreover, the teachers are devoted to helping their students, and use polite and clear instructions designed with each student in mind. Every class is fun, and the relationship between the students and the teachers is quite close.
With the help of everyone here, I am confident that I will be able to get into a top university.

■Kim Hyun Hwa (Korea)
I decided to study abroad after I had already graduated from a university in my home country, so choosing the right school was very important.
Now I am sure that the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute was the right decision, in that I have received the most complete education and guidance possible.
My career plans have changed since the first time I talked to my teachers, and since then I have been able to consult with them whenever I needed. They have helped me with forms, guidance, anything I needed so that now my path is clear and I even have the applications for the entrance exams and have practiced my interview.
The fact that I have come so far is due to the help and support of my teachers, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

■PIONYER TSERENPUNTSAG (Mongolia)
I've never particularly liked asking others for help, but sometimes you just can't do everything on your own. When I came to Japan, I realized that there were quite a few things that I would need help with.
Whether it was a tiny little worry or something more serious that I needed guidance with, the teachers were always there to help me. Even in the classroom, the teachers are able to make the classes fun for even the most advanced students at the same time as keeping it easy to understand for the more beginner students. Therefore, studying at this school is always fun, carefree, and productive!
I feel so lucky to have chosen this school, and I will continue, with my teachers' help, to do my best to get into my chosen university.

■Chow So Han (Hong Kong)
I am an exchange student from Hong Kong.
I studied Japanese in Hong Kong for 2 years, but I was still able to understand nothing more than the most basic of conversations. So, I decided to come to Japan and study at this school. The teaching style here is much different than in Hong Kong, where the emphasis is on rote memorization. Here, the teachers offer a few examples, explain the lesson, and then make sure the students have truly learned everything. Moreover, this school offers more than just classroom learning by also organizing great opportunities to practice Japanese, such as conversation groups and exchanges with university students.
Thanks to this school, I achieved a score of 343 on my Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and I am aiming even higher for next time.

■MOHAMMAD JANE ALAM SIDDIQUE (Bangladesh)
When I first came to the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute, I was incredibly nervous because there were so many little things I didn't know about. But as the days passed, I gradually became more accustomed to everything, and for that I can thank the kindness of my teachers. Whenever I had a problem, I would always ask my teachers for help and they would do their best to find a solution with me.
Even their teaching style is considerate and thoughtful, as they don't hesitate to stay after class to repeat their explanations if there is something I don't understand during the class time.
I really love this school and think it would be a great experience for all Bangladesh students. I recommend it to everyone wanting to study Japanese!



Name LIN ZE FAN
Nationality China
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: April 2009
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: March 2010
Graduation Plans Electrical Communications University
Current Status Freshman
My name is Lin Ze Fan. I have studied at Musashi-Urawa Japanese Language Institute since April 2009 for a year. On April 2010, I entered Electrical Communications University as a freshman.
Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute gives its students strong supports in terms of study and lifestyle. In terms of study, the levels are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and the classes are held according to each student's ability. During the beginner's class, the teach from '50 sounds', the basics up to N3 level grammars. The beginner's level classes were not fast, but maybe that was because they wanted to strengthen our basics. But when we level up to intermediate classes the progress was much faster than the last and we wouldn't be able to catch up without studying beforehand.
In terms of lifestyle, the institute provide dorms for students. I think it is important for the students who just came to Japan because the dorm has all the basic facilities needed. Besides, there are teachers and staffs who could speak foreign languages so even when there is trouble, communication wouldn't be a problem.
And about the university, since the lesson are not made to teach foreigners but Japanese, the professors spoke like they would to a Japanese, I think it will be difficult for those who are not very good at Japanese.
As long as you're in Japan, be it studies, work and even the most basics of lifestyle, you cannot omit the Japanese language. So I hope you will put more effort into learning the language.
Overall, I think Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute provides a good environment for studying and living so please do consider about coming and studying the language here.

Name LAU YEUNG
Nationality China Hong Kong
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: April 2009
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: March 2010
Graduation Plans Tsukuba University
Current Status Faculty Freshman
The teachers at Musashi-Urawa Japanese Language Institute are very kind and their classes are also very easy to comprehend. Other than the classes, they also gave me consultations about deciding what I am going to do after graduation.
It was peacefully quiet around the school, there are also a library near my dorm. I think it was a very good place for studying. And what's best was I was saved when despite it being close to Tokyo, the prices are very cheap. Thanks to that I was able to devote myself to my studies without worrying much economically.
Now I'm living a busy life from morning till night. There are a lot of interesting classes which attracted my attention and which made me completely forget about the time. The classes begins at 8.30a.m in the morning and ends at 6.00pm and it was twice longer than it was back at the language institute but it was fun like that. I also joined two clubs and I played, talked and did some activities with friends with the same interests.
Lastly, a message to the students at school. Work hard! Your aim should be mastering the language the same standard as the Japanese, no, scratch that, above the Japanese! You guys should be able to do it since I was able to do it! Life will be much more fun if you are good at the language.
And the students planning to enroll into universities.. Don't take it easy on English and basic subjects! It is very important when you are applying for the universities.
Just work hard anyway, everyone!

Name LIU QI
Nationality China
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: April 2009
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: September 2009
Graduation Plans Saitama University
Current Status Graduate School Freshman
I am glad that I decided to study at Musashi-Urawa Japanese Language Institute. Before I decided to study abroad, I was extremely worried about the lifestyle and studies in Japan. But after coming to Japan, the teachers and seniors from this school was kind and helpful to me and thanks to that I was able to live a life as an international student without any worries.
I was able to understand more about Japan when I took both Japanese language and basic subject classes in this school. I was also able to experience Japan's culture and its common practices by being active in various activities. When I got a little lost in choices of entering a university, I received help and guidance from the teachers and was able to enter the university I wanted to enroll in. I am really grateful towards the teachers of Musashi-Urawa Japanese Language Institute.
I am now studying at Saitama University of Economics Research about car productions and management in Japan as a freshman.
And about my future, after graduating from the graduate university, I was thinking of finding a job in Japan. I want to experience myself Japan's managing procedures and Japan's genuine enterprising culture by working in a company with relations to my home country. And I want to be of help to the company by making good use of the knowledge I've acquired from school.
Lastly, to the students thinking of studying abroad, please work hard and have faith in yourself. Musashi-Urawa Japanese Language Institute is a school where it will make your dreams come true.

Name ZHU YE
Nationality China
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: April 2008
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: March 2010
Graduation Plans Tsukuba University
Current Status Faculty Freshman
Thanks to Teacher Tamada two years ago I was able to come to Musashi-Urawa Japanese Language Institute. Even now I was very glad. If I had went to another language institute, it wouldn't be the same. I am really grateful. The teachers and students showed me their diligence at their very best during these two years. Other than classes, they listened to my demands, gave me free lessons in the heat of the summer holidays and also helped us save up on the money for transportation fares when we wanted to go for extra tuition classes and had the tuition teacher come to the school. I couldn't help but admire their consideration.
There are also many other things that left an impression in my mind. Such as helping us cleaning the dorms, helping the students especially ones with economical problems, helping out with the series of procedures when landing in Japan, having the mobile phone company, Softbank, to come all the way to the school to have our contracts signed... There are nothing for us to complain about at all. Thanks to that, the students are able to devote themselves to their studies without any unnecessary worries. Moreover, an important problem that haunts the students which is the school fees are solved as this school gives out scholarships for half a year so I was able to study without any worries. And when I enrolled into my University the institute helped me with the procedures of applying for a scholarship I was able to cut down a lot of enrolling expenses and such, I was really grateful for that. I think it should be obvious why this institute was able to give wonderful results even though it's newly established, it was all because of the hard work of the staffs and the advancements of the students.
From my point of view, what the school did for me isn't only it is because it's their responsibility. Most of them are being very helpful with all their heart. To study abroad was to acquire knowledge and to learn the ability to be independent in the first place. So I want you all not to take their help for granted. This is the only advice I want you all to remember.

Name SHEN YU QI
Nationality Chinese
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: October, 2008
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: September, 2009
Graduation Plans Hiroshima University Graduate Program
Current Status First Year Graduate Student
Time always goes faster than people expect it to. My year at the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute was no different, seemingly over in the blink of an eye, but the memories will stay with me forever.
When I said goodbye to my parents at the airport, I told myself that from now on I would be battling alone. However, it didn't turn out that way since everyone at the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute, from the workers in the office to the teachers in the classroom, embraced me from the beginning. The teachers worked so hard during the lessons that we students could see the compassion and the responsibility they felt in not letting even a single one of us fail. These attributes even extended past the classroom walls, where the teachers would help with life in Japan, work, and advise us on our university plans. Thanks to them, my anxieties about living in a foreign country subsided rather quickly, so I am glad that my first "home" in Japan was the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute because this is where I was able to meet such amazing teachers.
Thank you very much to everyone at the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute for everything you did for me during the year I was there. I will never forget the help that I received from my teachers. I hope we will meet again soon.

Name WANG YI MIN
Nationality Chinese
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: April, 2009
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: October, 2009
Graduation Plans Saitama University Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Current Status First-year Master’s Student starting in April
Time passes so quickly. This year is already my second year as an exchange student in Japan. In March I passed the graduate school entrance exam, and started a new chapter of my life as a Master’s student. It was been a long, yet at the same time a quick, year.
Looking back at the past twelve months, it was an important time in my life with few downturns. A year before, I came to Japan wanting to master the Japanese language and mature by experiencing new opportunities. I was very nervous at leaving my parents to live on my own in a place I’d never been before. It was as though I was wandering in the dark until I came to the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute and met the teachers here. Under their guidance, I learned about not only Japanese, but life in general as well. I truly believe that the person I am today is in thanks to the support I received from the teachers at the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute.
If I can borrow a little space from this page, I’d like to take the opportunity to say thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Even now, the words of my teachers remain with me, and after overcoming so many obstacles I hope to one day be able to act as a liaison between China and Japan.

Name Su Xiao Bo
Nationality Chinese
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: October, 2006
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: March, 2007
Graduation Plans University of Tokyo
Current Status Ph.D. Candidate
Hello everyone. My name is Su and I am from China. I can’t believe it’s already been this long, but I have now been in Japan for three and a half years. My first experience as an exchange student was when I came to the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute. At this school, nestled in a quiet, natural environment, I was able to experience not only a variety of class levels, but also numerous activities that helped improve my Japanese ability while also integrating me into Japanese society.
I believe that being an exchange student helps you learn more about yourself. Under the guidance of the teachers at the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute, I was able to recognize my strengths and weaknesses and ultimately decided to pursue research at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School. Every exchange student, no matter which country you come from, has a different grasp of Japanese and a different plan for the future, but even if you study here for only a short time, I firmly believe that you will learn about yourself and thus be able to choose the best path for you.
Ieyasu Tokugawa once said, “Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden. Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.” If you take the time to discover your true self, you will open the door to new possibilities.


Name CHEN YING ZI
Nationality Chinese
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: April, 2008
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: March, 2010
Graduation Plans Aoyama Gakuin University
Current Status First-Year University Student
It has already been two years since I came to Japan. I could barely speak Japanese when I first arrived, and now even I am surprised by the improvement the last two years have brought. I did try to work hard, but most of the credit belongs to my teachers. Looking back, I am filled with gratitude again when I remember how patient and kind they were when I couldn’t even remember the alphabet. Then there were all the times when I was struggling with the university application process and they took the time to not only compile all the necessary information, but also to guide me through all of it. Thanks to my teachers, I achieved a score of 338 in Japanese on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students and even received the Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students. There simply aren’t enough words to fully express my appreciation.
I have had a very full two years, with the social atmosphere at the school and the abundance of organized events outside of the regular classes allowing me to learn so much about Japanese culture. The Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute has been the start of my new life in Japan, and I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I’m looking forward to starting university, and will work hard to live up to my teachers’ expectations.


Name Zhang Long Ming
Nationality Chinese
Entrance Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Entrance Date: October, 2006
Graduation Date Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute Graduation Date: September, 2008
Graduation Plans Tokyo Gakugei University researcher
Current Status Tokyo Gakugei University graduate student
My Japanese experience started at the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute. After two years of language study, I was accepted into the Tokyo Gakugei University as a researcher for a year and a half before becoming a graduate student.
Without knowing Japanese, it is impossible to enjoy your time in Japan. I assume that most students who are planning to come to Japan are hoping to attend a university, vocational college, or some other advanced educational institution. Whichever path you will take, the most important knowledge you can have, even above the specific vocabulary necessary for your career choice, is a strong foundation in Japanese.
At the Musashi Urawa Japanese Language Institute, you will study in a class geared to your level. Everyone who comes to Japan is nervous at first, but surrounded by a scenic, quiet neighborhood and taught by such wonderful, kind teachers you will be able to adjust quickly and focus on your studies. Besides these attributes, the school also organizes various yearly activities to see famous Japanese locales and experience the culture first-hand. And whenever you have any questions about your studies or life in general, you can be assured that the teachers will always be there with polite, helpful advice.
When you come to Japan, the first step you need to take is to master the Japanese language. With this completed, you can face your future with ease.


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