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Students win Japanese scholarships6 May 2009
Two Monash Japanese studies students will spend the next year in Japan thanks to a scholarship from Sakata Holdings. The Sakata scholarships are awarded to high-achieving third-year students who demonstrate a commitment to, and knowledge of, Japanese culture. Sovira Chhum and Alvin Beh each received $5000 to study abroad. Alvin is studying at Saitama University in the Saitama Prefecture while Sovira is placed at Nagoya University located in Aichi Prefecture, about two hours south of Tokyo. Sovira said being on exchange in Japan was an amazing opportunity. "I am undertaking an intensive language program as well as Japanese cultural study," Sovira said. "I'm hoping to improve my language skills and also explore Japan, making loads of new friends along the way. "I have really wanted to go on exchange and my language study at Monash has allowed me to do this." Fellow Japanese studies students Max Lavery and Sally Renouf were also recognised by Sakata, receiving $3000 to study Japanese level 11 and 9 respectively. Max said the scholarship gave him the confidence to continue to achieve at a high level. "I am interested in a career in diplomacy or possibly even a position in the Australian Government so anything that supports my education puts me closer to achieving these career aspirations," Max said. Sally said the scholarship would allow her to continue her studies full-time and also help fund a research excursion to Japan. "My university studies have introduced me to the intricate underlying issues prevalent in Japanese society today and I have a strong desire to travel to Japan again," Sally said. "I'm looking forward to completing my major in Japanese this year and hope to continue on with Honours if possible." For more information on studying Japanese at Monash visit the Japanese studies website. Explore the opportunity to Study Abroad as part of the Monash Passport. |
