Enjoy Schoollife Schoollife  Nathan Alan Yeldell (from America, member of the January 2007 class)  Shi Hengzhi (from China, member of the July 2007 class)  Choi Sunghwi (from Korea, member of the January 2007 class)  Serli Barsamyan (from Turkey, member of the January 2007 class) Nathan Alan Yeldell Q1.Studying at Edo Cultural Center Studying at Edo Cultural Center is always enjoyable. The teachers take the time to get to know their students and really make an effort to make sure they understand the lesson material, not to mention anything else that you may need help with. The classes are always enjoyable because the students represent a number of cultures, which gives you a chance to hear opinions and viewpoints that you might not ordinarily come into contact with. Q2.Life in Japan As with living anywhere in the world, living in Japan has both pros and cons. People always talk about the high cost of living in Tokyo, which certainly has some truth behind it, but if you make a little bit of effort, it’s not difficult to save money in various ways. The great thing about Tokyo is that you have all of the conveniences of a big city, along with historical sites and rich culture. And if you want to see a bit of the countryside, it’s as easy as jumping on the train for about an hour. Q3.After graduating from Edo Cultural Center The reason I came to study at Edo Cultural Center is because I enjoy studying Japanese. After graduating, I plan to continue my Japanese studies at University of Foreign Studies in Tokyo, which has an excellent Japanese program while I don’t necessarily have a grand plan in mind, I’m just doing my best at something I enjoy and right now that’s enough for me. Shi Hengzhi Q1.Studying at Edo Cultural Center Edo Cultural Center offers the students a comfortable atmosphere for study. The curriculum is very good, and the teachers always encourage us to study not only the Japanese language but also Japanese culture and customs as well. Their lively classes keep us interested. Because of them, I have the motivation to continue my studies and do my best. Q2.Life in Japan I think Japan is a really safe country. Tokyo has a variety of public facilities, which makes is very convenient. I feel Tokyo is a vibrant city as I see people here from all over the world making the most of life. The thing that impressed me the most is the number of libraries. There are so many libraries, municipal libraries, city libraries, ward libraries and more. This is why I feel Japanese people study hard. However, Tokyo is a very expensive place which can make it a bit difficult for students living here. Q3.After graduating from Edo Cultural Center I would like to go to attend a top-class graduate school in order to study the laws of Japan and the world. I know advanced language skills are required to move to higher education, so I am studying Japanese very hard at Edo Cultural Center. Choi Sunghwi Q1.Studying at Edo Cultural Center Compared with studying in my country, it is better for me study Japanese at Edo Cultural Center as I can have lessons in Japanese by native Japanese teachers. This has made my Japanese skills improved more since I came to Japan. In classes, I can learn not only the Japanese languages but also Japanese culture, customs as well, so it is really useful to adapt to Japanese life. Q2.About life in Japan I was very worried about my life in Tokyo when I decided to study abroad in Japan. However, I have felt my life in Japan is not so different when I was in Korea. Of course, I miss my family and friends in Korea, but my life in Japan is enjoyable as I could made friends from other countries, and learn their cultures by them. These are good experiences for me. Q3.After graduating from Edo Cultural Center I plan to go to a vocational school or get a job with my skills and knowledge I have studied. I do my best for my studies to achieve my goals. Serli Barsamyan Q1.Studying at Edo Cultural Center Studying at Edo Cultural Center makes me feel very comfortable thanks for the kind teachers. Although Japanese language has difficulties, the teachers of Edo Cultural Center are all ready to help us and show us easier and right ways in any kind of your problem, which makes study easier too. Q2.Life in Japan Living in Tokyo as a student has lots of difficulties as it is an expensive city so I have to do a part-time job besides my studies. But it is a big experience and it is so fun to live here. Q3.After graduating from Edo Cultural Center My aim for coming to Japan is to study at master course. So, I’m expecting to continue to graduate school in Japan after graduating from Edo Cultural Center. Copyright © 2007 Edo Cultural Center Inc. and/or its suppliers. All Rights Reserved >