On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the first presentation session by our buddy students was held at our university.

Since last academic year, our university has launched a “Buddy Program,” in which newly enrolled international students are paired with Japanese students (including international students with experience living in Japan) to engage in language exchange, support international students in their daily lives in Japan, and promote cross-cultural exchange.

During the session, the representative buddy pair gave a presentation introducing the Buddy Program itself, as well as sharing their experiences and what they learned through their buddy activities.

Photos of a car event they attended together and the Japanese food they enjoyed showed how meaningful and fulfilling their six months of exchange through the Buddy Program had been.

Although both students appeared nervous at the beginning, their warm smiles after the presentation reflected a strong sense of accomplishment and made the event a great success.

We hope that our Buddy Program will continue to grow and create even more active connections and exchanges among students in the future.