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n Germany, where I’m in my third year of the Human-Computer Systems degree program in the Faculty of Human Sciences at Julius-Maxi-milians-Universität, I learn how to create interfaces that support people’s interactions with systems such as ticket machines, and seek solutions en-abling disabled people to work, for example via mobile phone or computer. I personally specialize in the application of articial intelligence to video games. My current research examines ways in which AI may substitute human beings in Mas-sively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs), for players who lack stable internet access, for example, or have no permanent group to share the experience with.This work therefore, while primarily technology-based, also extends to psychology, which is why I additionally studied human body psychology back in Germany. Having always been interested in Japan, the mecca of computer games, I had also taken some classes in Japanese language, cul-ture, and history before I came to Sophia. Through these I learned about the exchange program and decided to apply. Studying in a country that has produced many of the most popular games in the world was an exciting prospect.Here in Japan, I am taking classes in Japanese language. Acquiring Japanese is a real challenge, but vital to pursuing a career here in the future. I am also attending psychology and advanced AI classes, which will complement my research when I complete this program and go back to Germany to recommence my degree work. I have also joined Sophia’s aikido club, where I learned not only the techniques of this Japanese martial art, but also about aspects of personal interaction that are unique to Japanese society. The club welcomed me warmly, and gifted me with both new friends and a better understanding of my Japanese peers. I aim to make the most of my remaining time at Sophia, then after returning to Germany I hope to gain further programming experience, with the ulti-mate goal of returning to Japan to take up a job in the gaming industry.I➣ DEPARTMENT AT SOPHIA: Department of German Studies➣ PERIOD OF STUDY AT SOPHIA: April 2018 – March 2019Maja SchankThrough its German-Japanese Exchange Program, Sophia University’s Department of German Studies welcomes students from 25 universities across German-speaking countries. The objective of the program is to provide intensive Japanese language instruction to students from those partner institutions, in turn deepening their knowledge of Japan and creating a truly international environment.BACKGROUNDn the program I took part in this past sum-mer, All Nippon Airways gave presentations on issues they currently face, including the way in which over-tourism creates an imbalance in the distribution of inbound populations between urban and rural areas. It was a stimulating experience to be able to work with business people from one of Japan’s leading airlines. Hopefully for ANA, it was also a fruitful opportunity to gain fresh ideas gen-erated by students. Seven Japanese students participated in the program together with 11 attendees from the Chi-nese University of Hong Kong, seven of whom held MBAs and had several years of work experi-ence after graduating. It was inspiring to interact with them in English both in and outside of the pro-gram activities, and we still keep in touch. Without having lived or studied abroad until I graduated from a local Japanese high school, I was not at all uent in English. However, as I aspire to excel in the global business arena someday, I have been putting my best efforts into acquiring English language skills at Sophia while being blessed with excellent internship opportunities. My concentration is Constitutional Law. Although it is not directly related to my future goal, I believe that the experience of discussing something which has no single denitive answer – a process which is central to my concentration – will prepare me well for making business decisions such as those that involve a conict of interest. I am now trying to make up my mind whether to work for a Japanese company after graduation, or instead take on the challenge of joining a startup overseas.I➣ DEPARTMENT: Department of Legal Studies of the Global Environment➣ YEAR: JuniorJiu HanajimaSophia University organized “Challenging Frontline Issues in Global Business,” a collaborative program with the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Held in both Tokyo and Hong Kong over two weeks in August 2018, this year’s edition of the event saw All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. partnering with the program. The company presented agendas to be discussed and developed into business plans by students from both uni-versities during their week-long stays in the two host cities.BACKGROUNDfrom “GERMANY” to“SOPHIA”from “SOPHIA” to“HONG KONG”27Voice

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