His interview video is publised on our Facebook, which was taken as he visited JICE.
Interview : vol.1
―Why did you participate in the JENESYS2015?
It was a dream from my childhood to visit Japan. When I was an undergraduate, my university asked us to apply for this program, I was much delighted and applied for the JENESYS2015 program, and luckily got selected. It was indeed a golden opportunity which I started to love Japan.
―What is the most impressive part in the JENESYS2015?
All parts of the program had an unique experience and impression. Among them, home stay program was the most memorable and impressive experience for me. There were three students from Sri Lanka who visited same family for homestay program and non of us could manage Japanese language. Even our Otosan (father) and Okasan (mother) could not speak good English.
But we enjoyed a lot and communicated so many things by using different methods. Their unique and traditional farming house gave us a wonderful experience. And the very first onsen experience is un-erasable from my mind.
―How was the support from JICE staff and coordinator through the project? If there is more to improve, please kindly advise.
JICE staff was super, they were very friendly. And the whole program was well organized and well managed by the JICE staff. I suggest to share their contact details with scholars if possible. It will help to maintain a good relationship further even after the program.
―What do you study at university in Japan? And also why do you study abroad to Japan?
Currently I am doing my Masters in Tourism management as MEXT scholar. I was motivated by JENESYS to come back to Japan for my higher education. Specially, kind and disciplined people, beautiful nature, sophisticated technology impressed me a lot. Recently I started to learn Japanese language and I passed N4 level.
―How is your life in Japan?
I am really enjoying the life in Japan. Rich culture and heritage, delicious foods, convenient life and true Japanese friendships help me to make more easy life in Japan.
―Do you have any advice for future participants of JICE exchange programs and those who want to study abroad in Japan?
My advice is, if you have any chance to come to Japan even for a single day, don't miss that rare chance.
We can learn a lot for ourselves from this wonderful country.
