Studying in Hiroshima
Upper-Level Student Voices
Sant Dhanashree
Country of origin: India
Study abroad school: Hiroshima University
Please introduce yourself.
My name is Dhanashree Sant, I live in Pune, a city in the Western part of Maharashtra, India.
People usually call me ‘Dhana’ which is easier to remember.
This city has many educational institutes and is often known as Youth city.
I opted for Japanese language as my major in my home university, TMV, I chose to pursue it here as a Japanese language and Culture research student here at Hiroshima University too.
I joined this course, Japanese language and Japanese culture research program In October for the Year long programme.
I love to sketch in my free time and there are several beautiful monuments here in this city that I yearn to capture.
I also love hiking in this lovely country.
Ever since my term began, I have participated in new events, and made new friends, learning new things every time.
I am also part of the two art circles in Hiroshima University and have officially been part of events organized by communication center of Higashi Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Plaza.
People usually call me ‘Dhana’ which is easier to remember.
This city has many educational institutes and is often known as Youth city.
I opted for Japanese language as my major in my home university, TMV, I chose to pursue it here as a Japanese language and Culture research student here at Hiroshima University too.
I joined this course, Japanese language and Japanese culture research program In October for the Year long programme.
I love to sketch in my free time and there are several beautiful monuments here in this city that I yearn to capture.
I also love hiking in this lovely country.
Ever since my term began, I have participated in new events, and made new friends, learning new things every time.
I am also part of the two art circles in Hiroshima University and have officially been part of events organized by communication center of Higashi Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Plaza.
Why did you choose to study abroad in Hiroshima?
I believe Japan as my country of calling.
I was here earlier in this country on a three month internship to Fukushima, where I learnt closely the intricate details of the Japanese language and decided to major in this language.
Then I was selected for the MONKASHO scholarship where my choice was to come to Hiroshima University for Hirodai is very focused to the Japanese language education that I feel important if you really want to understand Japanese language.
What do you like about Hiroshima?
The words that connect Hiroshima are sadly about the incident of atomic bombing and the pain that the citizens lived with.
I was often asked whether it is safe to be here in Hiroshima, but what I leant coming here is how to grow out of the ashes and rebuilt a new life, and yet not forget the roots.
For me Hiroshima also connects me with CARP, wholesome food like the Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki, or finding solace in Miyajima.
The more I travel across Hiroshima, the more I connect with the city, finding its peace, leading me to find my own too in return.
The people here are humble, peace loving, and have kindness in their hearts to welcome others.
I was often asked whether it is safe to be here in Hiroshima, but what I leant coming here is how to grow out of the ashes and rebuilt a new life, and yet not forget the roots.
For me Hiroshima also connects me with CARP, wholesome food like the Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki, or finding solace in Miyajima.
The more I travel across Hiroshima, the more I connect with the city, finding its peace, leading me to find my own too in return.
The people here are humble, peace loving, and have kindness in their hearts to welcome others.
Please provide a message to those considering to study abroad in Japan.
I think language connets the people and you can experience the same, which encourage you studying here while enjoying beautiful seasons of Japan.
