Student Voice
DJ
Nationality
Myanmar
University/Institution Name
Niigata University
Department/Faculty
Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Period of study abroad
Oct 2021 to Sep 2025
What did you do before studying in Japan?
Working as research member of Research Project
Why did you choose to study in Japan?
to explore a new challenge which can upgrade me for research interest scientifically and to continue research collaboration between Japan and my nation
How did you prepare for studying in Japan?
I heard from a professor who visited Myanmar, there is an opening of PhD study program in Niigata University. I contact and work harmony for the paperwork with supervisor and school administration team in order to get accepted of my enrollment
What are you studying/researching in Japan?
molecular and genetic sequencing
What do you do in your personal time?
sight-seeing is relaxing me and get freshness for concentration of the study
Please tell us about your challenges in Japan and how you overcame them.
Language proficiency skill is one of the biggest challenges living in Japan, then I try to meet and talk to local Japanese people as far as I can, to improve communication
Any encouraging message and/or advice to those who wish to study in Japan.
Please dream and make it happened! Everything is possible once you begin the first step.