
Ms. Prarthana Bhattacharyya
- From
- West Bengaluru
- Degree
- Master's student in Department of Electronic Information and Communication Engineering, Graduate School of Information and Science Technology, the University of Tokyo
Message
Please give a short introduction of yourself.
Hello everyone! I am Prarthana Bhattacharyya, originally from Kolkata in India. I am currently¡¡a¡¡Masters¡¡student¡¡of¡¡Electronic¡¡Information¡¡and¡¡Communication Engineering in the University of Tokyo.
What is your favorite thing about Tokyo?
Tokyo is a city with filled with life and energy. I particularly enjoy Shibuya and Shinjuku filled with vibrant people, the museums and the rich history of Ueno and the shrines of Asakusa and Harajuku. I also find the metro system of Tokyo fascinating!
In what way has your impression of Tokyo or Japan changed since coming here?
Japan is a country prone to earthquakes, and I was a bit apprehensive about what would happen in the event that one occurred. I was surprised however to find that earthquakes rarely caused any disruptions to daily life and people are really well prepared in case there is a big one.
What attracted you to choose ´ºÓêÖ±²¥app as a place to study?
´ºÓêÖ±²¥app is one of the most renowned universities¡¯ in the world. The university provides the unique opportunity of interacting with some of the best professors and peers from around the globe, exploring exciting opportunities and being a part of an international community while simultaneously learning the Japanese culture.
In what way did you adjust yourself to Japanese culture?
I attended the Japanese class on campus for international students, and found them to be really enjoyable. I was also part of a Japanese conversation club, and attended several of their events including cooking festivals! I volunteered to visit a Japanese middle school where they introduced me to their culture of Ikebana, Karate, Kendo, Calligraphy etc. I also did a home-stay and was overwhelmed by the warmth and hospitality of the Japanese people.
Please give a message to students or researchers in your home country who may be thinking about studying in Japan?
Japan is a remarkable country with immense opportunities and warm and hospitable people. The possibilities for conducting world-class research and pursuing commercial technological applications are boundless. I also urge you to make the most of it by meeting new people, engaging in new cultures, learning the Japanese language and traditions and exploring this beautiful country!