Hyogo University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific

2018『Dispatched』

  • Name:渡邉 まゆ [ 日本 ]

  • Acceptance period:Mar. 4, 2019 ~ Mar. 29, 2019
  • Acceptance university:エンデラン大学
  • University enrolled:兵庫県立大学


Opportunity of the studying abroad, purpose

I have been dreaming of working overseas since before I entered college. I took part in various activities which requires English ability, but I felt that I needed to improve my language skill.
I have kept on studying English until now. Recently, I thought I should study abroad to improve my language and communication ability and develop my nursing skills.
In the Department of Nursing, I am learning to become a nurse or a midwife, and I would like to work and make use of these qualifications. Therefore, I chose a general hospital in the Philippines for my internship.
After 3 week language program, I will take part in the internship program at the hospital, as an assistant nurse or a medical interpreter. I would like to learn how Filipino culture and customs have influenced the care for pregnant women and newborn babies, and postpartum care for puerperage. I hope to communicate with local staff proactively, utilizing the English ability I have learned so far, learn the differences of the medical fields in Japan and the Philippines, and get to know the various values and cultures of local staff.

Experience while studying abroad

I can really learn about a lot of things in three weeks of language training . I felt anxious about my listening skill and responding quickly in English. So, I tried to listen to subjects and verbs and ask parts I didn’t know. And then, I became to understand the correct meanings. I can also talk about my feelings fluently. Because I continued to speak English for a long time. Furthermore, I could notice that I didn’t have to speak perfect English. So, I felt it’s important to be proactive without being shy.
Today, my internship starts. I think I should act positively. I’ll do my best.

Results of study abroad, future goals

I went to St.Luke’s Medical Center for my internship. The hospital is one of the largest and the most advanced in Philippines.
This was my first internship. So, I was very nervous. But I was able to feel relieved because our supervisor was very kind. I was also able to communicate with many medical staff, like nurse and medical technician and physical therapist.
I could act actively and learn various things by making use of the results of the 3-week language training.In particular I learned about differences of medical between Japan and Philippines. So, I can have a meaningful internship.
Through this experience, I thought I wanted to work abroad. I continue to study English without forgetting this feeling.