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38But the uniqueness of Shimane University is in the opportunities it gives to experience Japanese culture. Participating in a tea cere-mony, trying on a kimono, planting rice, going on university trips to temples and traditional gardens, and watching fireflies are only some of the experiences Shimane University offers. Moreover, there are many opportunities to meet with Japanese people both inside and outside of class. What I really like about Matsue is that people here are very friendly and want to meet with students from abroad. I enjoyed many events with Japanese people, like visiting schools and introducing my culture, but from all those projects, the biggest one was acting in a movie. That’s right. Shimane University exchange students have an opportunity to cooperate with Matsue residents and create a movie, which for sure was one of my most memorable experiences. So, if you are interested in not only learning specialist subjects, but also in Japanese culture and cultural exchange with Japanese people, Shimane University is the right place for you! Martyna Po?ywioFaculty of Law and LiteratureShimane has many shrines and temples with a lot of mytholog-ical history. This place is a great place for students who are interested in culture. The fresh air I breathed in from Japan Sea gave me a relaxed feeling during the hot summer. Matsue is an excellent beautifully mountainous area and a quite calm city. People are very kind, friendly, and helpful. Sometimes I received very family-like heart warming hospitality from local people. Finally, this exchange program has helped me make my dream to get a higher education in Japan come ture. I am very grateful to Shimane University and my memory will often bring me back to this special time.Mizanur RahmanGraduate School of Humanities and Social ScienceShimane University's Unique ExperienceShimane University is unique and studying here was one of the most intriguing experiences in my life. As a Japanese Language and Culture Researcher, I studied many aspects of both the culture and the language here. Shimane University: A Home of Cultural ExcellenceWhen I was a child, I heard so many stories about Japan from school life that caused me to fall in love with Japan a long time ago. As a result, getting a chance to study in the one-year exchange program was a dream for me. After coming to Shimane University, it took a while to adapt to a completely new environment. But with the help of mentoring teachers, excellent support, and friendly inter-national Exchange Division, I really enjoyed my time. Shimane University program taught the language, high level of education, culture, and heritage to the international students. Voice of overseas students