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My Life as an International Student at Toyo University
My Life as an International Student at Toyo University
When I first arrived in Japan to study at Toyo University, I was both excited and scared. As a Muslim woman who wears the hijab, I was worried about how people would see me. In Japan, wearing the hijab is not common, and I feared that I might not be accepted. But everything changed when I met Ms. R, a kind girl who is half Japanese and half Korean. She was very curious about my hijab and even asked if she could try wearing it. I happily showed her how to wear it, and she looked so excited. She also started learning some Indonesian words to connect with me more. Her kindness gave me the confidence I needed.
When I first arrived in Japan to study at Toyo University, I was both excited and scared. As a Muslim woman who wears the hijab, I was worried about how people would see me. In Japan, wearing the hijab is not common, and I feared that I might not be accepted. But everything changed when I met Ms. R, a kind girl who is half Japanese and half Korean. She was very curious about my hijab and even asked if she could try wearing it. I happily showed her how to wear it, and she looked so excited. She also started learning some Indonesian words to connect with me more. Her kindness gave me the confidence I needed.
In my academic life, I also faced challenges. English is my second language, and some professors spoke with different accents, which made it hard to understand at first. I was afraid I couldn’t keep up with the class material. But I worked hard, kept practicing, and asked questions when I needed help. Slowly, things got better. In the end, I graduated with honors as a student with the highest GPA and even received the Outstanding Performance Award from the university.
In my academic life, I also faced challenges. English is my second language, and some professors spoke with different accents, which made it hard to understand at first. I was afraid I couldn’t keep up with the class material. But I worked hard, kept practicing, and asked questions when I needed help. Slowly, things got better. In the end, I graduated with honors as a student with the highest GPA and even received the Outstanding Performance Award from the university.
Living in a multicultural environment was difficult at the beginning, but it turned out to be the best experience of my life. I learned so much, not only in class but also from the people around me. I feel truly grateful for the chance to study and grow in Japan, especially at Toyo University.
Living in a multicultural environment was difficult at the beginning, but it turned out to be the best experience of my life. I learned so much, not only in class but also from the people around me. I feel truly grateful for the chance to study and grow in Japan, especially at Toyo University.
I currently work as a Digital Marketer at HISUILABO, a creative agency in Tokyo founded by an Indonesian CEO. I secured this position through an internship I did before graduation, referred by a senior who is also an Indonesian Toyo University alumnus. Because of that, I did not go through the traditional job-hunting process that most Japanese students follow. My journey has been shaped not only by what I learned in class, but also by the people around me and the connections I built during my time in Japan. Studying and growing at Toyo University has been a defining chapter in my life.
I currently work as a Digital Marketer at HISUILABO, a creative agency in Tokyo founded by an Indonesian CEO. I secured this position through an internship I did before graduation, referred by a senior who is also an Indonesian Toyo University alumnus. Because of that, I did not go through the traditional job-hunting process that most Japanese students follow. My journey has been shaped not only by what I learned in class, but also by the people around me and the connections I built during my time in Japan. Studying and growing at Toyo University has been a defining chapter in my life.
SALMA BILLAH ATTAQY （Graduated in 2025 from the Department of Global Innovation Studies）
SALMA BILLAH ATTAQY （Graduated in 2025 from the Department of Global Innovation Studies）
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