Herindra Adhi Nusantara
Master’s Program, Graduate School of Science and Technology

I chose Chiba University because there are faculty members whose research aligns with what I want to do, and I believe the quality of the university and the professors is high. The research has achieved significant results and is well-known in the academic community. Before coming to Japan, I exchanged emails with my supervising professor about the research content, which led to my decision to enroll at Chiba University.

My specialty is design, and I belong to the ergonomics research lab. Specifically, I research tools for people with muscle or posture issues. For example, I am studying tools that support the elderly in standing up smoothly and tools that reduce the risk of falling. Since I have family members with leg problems, I want to make my research practical. My goal is to commercialize it in Japan's aging society.

In the laboratory, there is a seminar once a week where the teacher and students report on each other's recent activities and provide feedback. This method is very effective, and I think it would be good to adopt it in Indonesia as well. It's an interesting system where master's students assist undergraduates instead of working as assistants to seniors in the lab. In joint research with companies, we often collaborate with Honda, and there are many complex experiments to assist with. Helping out is a great learning experience, and I can learn a lot about the company Honda. I believe that the experience I gain in my current laboratory will be beneficial for my future.

The reason I wanted to study abroad in Japan was that I wanted to have new experiences and learn about the differences from Indonesia. I had the image that Japan has good technology and employment support. Also, I like that it has good public safety and that discipline is properly observed. It's not that Indonesia is bad, but Japan's orderly nature in various aspects was a decisive factor. For example, I was impressed to see everyone waiting properly at a red light. I want to spread that attitude of discipline and those lifestyle habits in my home country.

I thought Chiba University had a great campus atmosphere and a spacious area. Chiba means 'a thousand leaves,' and the campus really has a lot of trees, creating a good environment. In terms of living, not only did my teachers and friends provide various support, but the international student office also offered excellent assistance with administrative procedures such as residence cards, opening bank accounts, and scholarships.

Before coming to Japan, I thought that as a Muslim, I would struggle with various food restrictions. However, after arriving, I found that there are many meals I can eat, and there are plenty of shops around the campus. I can also buy Indonesian ingredients at local supermarkets. There are three or four stores that handle halal ingredients, and there are also Indian stores. However, for Indonesian cuisine, I have to go all the way to Akihabara. At the university festival, we set up a booth as the Indonesian student association and sold Indonesian food. Many Japanese students came to eat as well.

I currently live with my wife and daughter. My daughter is in kindergarten and initially cried because she couldn't communicate, but now she has adjusted well. I hope to send her to a Japanese elementary school if possible. I would like to travel to Kyoto and Osaka with my family soon. Chiba University is a very good research institution, and after my research here, I would like to find a job in Japan. They also hold job seminars in 明升体育_明升体育app-中国体彩网唯一官网 and provide career support after graduation, so I want to actively take advantage of that.

This is advice for those studying abroad in Japan: I think it is better to learn Japanese. There may not be Japanese classes in master's or doctoral programs, but it is definitely necessary for daily life. Good luck!