MYLES

Voices of International Students

Jan 31, 2025

College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences, School of Life and Environmental Sciences

From USA

What do you enjoy about Tsukuba (University of Tsukuba and Tsukuba City)?

Tsukuba is a quiet city that offers so much in terms of research and educational opportunities, all while being within a short distance of Tokyo. I enjoy how the campus and surrounding area change throughout the year, from the lush green rice fields of summer to the red and orange trees in the fall. The city retains many of the aspects and conveniences of other large Japanese cities while being small enough to allow me to be able to explore everything it has to offer. I’m also able to keep up with some of my hobbies–piano and horseback riding–while studying at the University, which is another plus. With each new semester, I have made many friends, most of which are from around the world. Alongside the Japanese friends I have made, I am still able to immerse myself in Japanese language and culture while being part of an international community.

What do you want to accomplish as a student of the University of Tsukuba during your study period?

I intend to learn more about agricultural science by interning at different farms around Japan. I’ve worked at several different farms around the world including Japan and hope to one day to raise livestock. Tsukuba provides many different courses about agricultural practices including one I will take next semester in Japanese. The university even has its own farmland where a lot of different research is performed; I plan on partaking in some of these research opportunities the University has during my final year, particularly those that deal with different types of animals. Right now, I am studying to pass the N2 Japanese Language Proficiency Exam, which would allow for even more opportunities in the Japanese workforce. Finally, I want to continue exploring the country and experience the rich culture of Japan.