Alumni Perspectives
Faculty of Economics, Tourism and Travel Industry Policy
LIU CHENGCHENG
China
I entered the faculty of Economics in Yamaguchi University in April 2007. I had studied Japanese for one and half years at a Japanese school in Kita-Kyushu, but there were many Chinese, so I had few chances to talk with Japanese. After I chose this University, I entered a women’s dormitory to meet Japanese. From then on, my roommate and my friends were all Japanese, so I could learn native Japanese. I participated in Yosakoi Yassan which is a Yamaguchi University club where I learned Japanese dance. Through this club, I began to understand not only Japanese culture, but also the teamwork and group spirit of Japanese people. When I was a sophomore, my classes became busier. I took various classes, bringing my electronic dictionary. I also participated in many outside activities. In addition to weekly club activities, I got to know my Japanese host family, and they showed me the sights of Yamaguchi. During the summer vacation, I participated in a short-term study abroad summer school in Korea which broadened my global point of view. After I came back to Japan, I took part in an internship at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism of Hiroshima. This experience led me to decide to get a job in Japan. When I was a junior, I started to study about Entry Sheets, the SPI test, interviews, and more with my Japanese friends. First, I checked and sent e-mails to various companies through the internet, and I took part in company information sessions. Next, I studied companies and analyzed myself. I learned new things every day, and daily life was so rewarding. When I was a senior, I started my job searching earnestly from March. I sent my Entry Sheet to various companies, sometimes up to 6 in a week. I traveled around many places to take the SPI test and attend interviews. In the beginning my job hunting skills needed improvement, and I could not get any offers. But I learned much from my failures. At last, I got an job offer from “Kyushu Railway Company” in late July. After I finished my job hunting, I went to Expo 2010 Shanghai in China with my parents as a reward to m