Ms Miku Hikita (completed EU Studies Undergraduate Diploma Programme in Fall 2020)
■Affiliation at time of completion of the programme: School of Letters, Kyushu University *completed EU-DP before graduation
I had aspired to study abroad in Germany before entering Kyushu University. Therefore, I often visited SALC to improve my foreign language ability and consult with them about studying abroad. At that time, I was told about the existence of EU-DPs. Considering the issue of Brexit, the issue of refugee influx into Germany, the interest in various EU situations such as terrorism that occurred frequently in those days, and living locally as an international student, I participated in this program because I thought it would be useful to know about the EU situation. Consequency, studying abroad in Germany was put on hold due to the spread of the new coronavirus, but thanks to this program, I was able to have an interest in countries other than Germany and deepen my knowledge.
Since my major was German literature and many of my majors were accredited as subjects in this programme, I didn’t have much trouble taking it. Being able to study not only German literature, but also various disciplines such as history, religion, and economics was perfect for my curious personality. In the course of the programme, I had the opportunity to learn about EU-related words and read documents in German in the course of Reading of Foreign Books offered in the School of Economics. The air was different from the usual study at the School of Letters, and I was able to enjoy studying while feeling the freshness.
I have completed the EU-DPs, but I would like to study hard every day without forgetting what I have learned so far.