More UEFers to begin international internships in Japan

To facilitate Japanese Language students’ exposure and work experience at Japanese enterprises, the Faculty of Languages and  International Cultures organised an international internship programme in Japan.

Recently, the three flights carrying the honoured twelve UEFers had just arrived at  “The land of cherry blossoms” – Japan, marking the beginning of this exciting yet challenging internship.

3 flights, 12 UEFers

APRIL 18, 19 and 23 - The flight bringing UEF students to “The land of cherry blossoms” took off in turn. Seeing the students off at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, there were families, friends, faculty members and other students of UEF.

Japanese Language UEFers set off to Japan for internships

Many UEF representatives came to the sendoff to give advices and encouragements to students and their parents including: Mr. Do Quoc Anh – Vice Chairman, Board of Directors; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ngo Cao Cuong – Permanent Vice President, Board of Management; Dr. Vo Van Thanh Than – Dean, Faculty of Languages ​​and International Cultures; Mr. Huynh Quoc Phong – Director, Center of Corporate Partnerships; Ms. Huynh Tu Anh - Deputy Director, UEF International Institute; lecturers from the Faculty of Languages ​​and International Cultures and Center of Corporate Partnerships. A representative from IFK Education and Translation Company – a partnership provider for Vietnamese students and Japanese enterprises also came to see off UEFers.
 

Many faculty members, family members and friends came to see off UEFers

Each time 4 students will be sent to Japan. The first 4 students to arrive at Japan on April 18 were Nguyen Thanh Lap, Nguyen Quang Dat, Son Hoang Nhat and Huynh Xuan Thao. Each group of two students is going to spend their internships at one of two places, which are Itoen Hotel Oze Oigami Sanrakuso and Kindayu Hotel respectively. On April 19, Nguyen Le Thanh Van and Nguyen Pham Anh Thu to started their internship at Hotel Yunojin, while Nguyen Duc Trung and Nguyen Nhat Phu arrived at Itoen Hotel Shima.

The latest flight was on April 23, the remaining 4 students also left. Pham Thi Tuyet Mai and Nguyen Ngoc Anh Thu participated in the internship at Shirakabako View Hotel whereas the other 2 trainees at Itoen Hotel Asama no Yu were Vo Hoang Kim Ngan and Phan Thi Dieu.
 

Pride and worry mingled in the parents' gaze

These students achieved astounding results during their language practice prior to their tripskills before going abroad. A. This 1-year internship in Japan will help them become more professional and skilled. Furthermore, if they are lucky, they might even secure a job position at the enterprise.

Anxiety, pride and nostalgia

The farewell event went through a myriad of emotions. From the bittersweet of the students’ loved ones, to the considerate encouragement, to the touching and joyful tears of great accomplishment. “I feel so grateful to be accepted into the internship programme in Japan. Coming to this country has been my dream for a long time. Now that dream has come true, words can simply not describe how I feel right now. Besides joy, I am also very nervous and worried. I'm worried that I won't be able to adapt to life  as well as the upcoming work. I’m also worried as I have not had many opportunities to directly communicate with natives. However, I will try my best to complete the internship," confided Nguyen Pham Anh Thu.

Anh Thu and her mother shared their feelings, pride and expectations in the upcoming journey

Above all, parents are the ones who carry the most concerns. Worried about her child living and working far away from home, Mrs. Phan Thi Kim Thuy (Anh Thu's mother) shared: “I’ve always been supportive of my children. Although her journey brings about many worries, my daughter is lucky to have the opportunity to improve her knowledge and to learn more about their profession. I’m very happy about that. I hope that Thu will take her responsibilities and roles seriously. Thu has 3 younger brothers, so I hope Thu will strive and become a good role model for her younger siblings to follow.”

Seeing her grandson happy when he was accepted into the internship programme in Japan, Mrs. Dang Thi Thoi – Nhat Phu's maternal grandmother also expressed: “I was over the moon to hear that my grandson will be able to intern practice in Japan. I don’t have much to worry about as my grandson is in university and is able to go abroad to learn more now. I am more happy than worried. Seeing that many of Phu's friends came to see him off, and also many of his Japan accompanies, I have peace of mind."

UEF faculty members lecturers sent encouragement to parents and students

Perhaps the biggest concern among all of the students participating in this internship is the large amount of time needed to readjust to the new life. Nguyen Nhat Phu shared: “I still have my insecurities about how to adapt to my new life and a new job. Life in Vietnam is quite comfortable, when I come to Japan, I probably need a lot of time to get used to everything."
 

All are determined to perform well in the internship before "taking flight"

The internship with exotic knowledge and experiences is waiting for them. Be resilient, be bold and apply all the knowledge and skills learned at the school to flawlessly accomplish your goals, UEFers!

Tan Phat

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