Mr. Hu Zheyi (2nd year) majoring in future robot and Ms. Jiang Yiyun (1st year) majoring in network engineering came from Taiwan to study at TECH.C. in an international environment.

Why did you decide to study in Japan?

Hu： My father told me to attend a college, but I couldn't find a school I wanted to attend in Taiwan. I was interested in robots, so I looked for schools where I can study about robots, and I found TECH.C.

Jiang： I was studying Japanese language in Taiwan. I wanted to study Japanese more and become fluent, so I decided to attend a language school in Japan.

Two of them met through the international office. Mr. Hu invited Ms. Jiang, who was interested in computers, to come to TECH.C.

Mr. Hu studied robot programming on his own in Taiwan. He started receiving specialized education on robots after he entered TECH.C. Ms. Jiang had been studying Japanese for a while, but did not have any specialized computer knowledge before she entered TECH.C.

Now that you are attending TECH.C., what do you think of the lessons?

Jiang：I am currently studying about networks in the international student class. Lessons are not easy as there are many technical terms to remember. It's only been 6 months since I enrolled, so I will work hard to understand many things so that I can enjoy classes more.

Hu： For me, the most enjoyable lessons about robots are technical drawing and integrated control technology. At TECH.C., we can use the latest facilities and equipment, so practical lessons are my favorite.

What is the difference between schools in Japan and Taiwan?

Hu： At this school, unlike schools in Taiwan, on some days I only have classes in the morning, so I have time to study whatever interests me.

What do you think is most attractive part of TECH.C. from an international student's point of view?

Hu ： The best thing about TECH.C. is that, unlike other schools in Japan, instructors are warm and friendly towards international students. When you have concerns, they listen to you and give you good advice.

TECH.C. being an international school attended by students from 19 different countries, the teachers and school staff support you with school life as well as life outside school, and listen to your concerns.
We asked them how it is to live in Japan.

Hu： I came to Japan to study, so I currently do not have a part time job.

He has been too busy lately for it, but he used to go shopping in Harajuku often and seems to be enjoying living in Japan.

Hu： It is not easy to live in Japan by myself, but spending time with my friends and studying is really fun.

Jiang： Jam-packed trains are the worst. In Taiwan, everyone goes to work by car, so the over-crowded trains during the rush hour in Japan is really horrible. But shopping is really fun in Japan. I'm also into internet surfing lately (lol). I visit many fashion related sites. I don't buy, I'm just looking. Also, I have my own blog.

In the future, both of them want to go back to Taiwan to work. What is the reason for that?

Hu： In Japan, they pay is good but living costs are high at the same time, so I prefer to live in Taiwan.

We asked them what their dreams in the future are.

Hu：In the future, I want to go back to Taiwan and work at a robot-related company first until I have enough money. Then I want to establish my own robot company.

Jiang： I want to obtain a job in the computer field in Taiwan. I major in network engineering, but it's only been 6 months since I started my study. I want to study a lot while in school, and I want to find something that I really want to do. I also want to get qualifications, so I'm starting to study little by little for the next year's IT Passport qualification exam.

Finally, will you please give a message to students in Taiwan who are considering studying in Japan?

Hu： You need to decide upon your goal. If you have a clear goal and know what you want to do, I recommend you come study at TECH.C.!

◆Mr. Hu is active as an interpreter too!

Mr. Hu was a winner of WRO 2003 to 2005 for three years in a row, and was also an official interpreter for the WRO 2008 Taiwan national team. He has a bright future in the robot industry.
* WRO (World Robot Olympia) is a world-wide contest in which children create autonomous robots. They compete using program generated techniques through automated controlling.