Davy Chiu
Computer Engineering
The University of British Columbia
Aso Juku Educational Foundation January 2007 – December 2007
Where else in the world can you have fresh and authentic ramen 3 times a day everyday during your internship? Nowhere other than in Japan of course! That was how I sort of pictured my daily diet when I applied for the program. However during my one-year stay working in Fukuoka, I definitely feel that I developed, matured, learned and ate more things that would not have been possible anywhere else.
Living in Japan is one of those life-altering experiences that allow you to open your eyes a bit more and really get to understand yourself. For me, being stranded in a foreign environment with little knowledge of the culture and language was one of the most fun and rewarding challenges. Every single thing of every single day whether at work or not was an adventure – travelling around, meeting new people, even grocery shopping!
The Canada-Japan Coop Program offers a wonderful one-of-a-kind opportunity that I encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Working in Japan has been an unforgettable experience for me and I am sure it will be too for those who will be going.
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