Student stories: Canada-Japan

“My study abroad experience in Canada is one of the greatest experiences of my life. The reason why I chose Canada is that I had always wanted to put myself in multi-cultural society different from Japan. As I had expected, talking to people with different backgrounds and learning about other cultures was the best part of the experience. It widened my horizons and made me more mature.

Another favorite thing about Canada is that it is such a safe, open society that welcomes people from around the world. Over the course of my stay in Canada, I never felt alone or insecure. Overall, for those who are interested in studying abroad in Canada, I strongly suggest you take the chance, as you will get to experience and learn new things that you would never get in Japan. Good luck!”

High school exchange student
Calgary, Alberta

“I lived and studied in Canada twice, for one year each time. During my first visit, I attended a local secondary school in Ontario. I chose Canada because of its highly safe and accepting environment, compared to other English-speaking countries. During my second visit, I studied at Queen’s University at Kingston as a visiting student. This time, I returned to Canada because I had loved my previous experience there.

My time in Canada was a defining moment in my life. The most valuable thing I learned was not my English or French language skills, but the importance of diversity and inclusion. In Canada, people from different cultures live together in harmony, respecting and valuing each other. This experience helped me to become an open-minded global citizen, and I am confident that it would not have been possible without my time in Canada.

For those considering studying abroad, I highly recommend Canada as your destination. Some may be concerned about its cold winter climate. But, no need to worry! The warmth of the people and just one large coffee will more than make up for it.”

Queen’s University
Faculty of Arts and Science
Prince Takamado Visiting Student Scholar