Kayla Salsabila – Study Abroad Experience at Tokyo Metropolitan University

“My time at Tokyo Metropolitan University showed me that studying abroad is about much more than earning academic credits. Learning with students from Japan and other countries made every discussion richer, as we regularly shared stories and perspectives from our own cultures.

Through the Introduction to Japanese Studies course, I discovered another side of learning. A tea ceremony introduced me to the spirit of Omotenashi, while lessons on Satoyama and fieldwork at Mount Takao showed me how Japanese communities maintain a thoughtful balance between nature, culture, and tourism.

Not only that, being involved in HANDs gave me practical experience in organizing events and producing social media content for an international student community. I also had the opportunity to serve as a debate competition judge. Altogether, the exchange helped me become more independent, culturally aware, and comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.”

Kayla Salsabila         
BINUS Business School – Creativepreneurship Student at BINUS @Bandung
Study Abroad at Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan