A specialist school whose campus is located in Harajuku, Tokyo Design Academy is the place to learn about various types of design.

【Interview Topics】
1. Reason for studying abroad
2. Fun things about life in Japan
3. Difficult or surprising things about life in Japan
4. Future goals
5. School classes and classmates
6. A message for those thinking about studying in Japan

1. I decided to do what I have been dreaming for since my youth, and that is why I began to exploring opportunity to study Design in Japan.

2. I've made a lot of friends with Japanese along with other foreign students.

3. I was surprised when first seeing Japanese youngesters with stylish clothes in Harajuku or Akihabara area. Also, the air here is much better than China.

4. I would like to find a job in Japan.

5. I know there are many schools whose rule are "no rule" but, TDA requests students to value "severity". I think it's important that this is taught among students.

6. Please do not give up your dream as you were the one who made up your mind to come to Japan!

1. As Taiwan is highly influenced by Japanese culture and design, I've been interested in the simple and calm design of Japan. That was the cause got me thinking about studying in Japan.

2. I made a lot of good friends and it's so much fun to study for what I am interested in.

3. The steep price of daily goods in Japan definitely shocked me when I first arrived.

4. In one's lifetime, work would occupy a large amount of time from you. It would be wonderful if I could have a job on which I love.

5. The atmosphere of the school is excellent, and the people are very kind to newcomers. TDA's curriculum is made for people to learn step by step from handwriting to computer production.

6. TDA provides good support systems for international students so there isn't much you should be worrying about. It is important to take action in order to realize your dream. Please come to join TDA so we can ease your concerns.

1. I first came to Japan with a working holiday visa. But as time goes by, I began to think about my future. Shortly after, I made up my mind to study Design and Art in Japan.

2. It's very interesting and stimulous to have a chance to meet and feel many people and culture from various countries in Tokyo. I also enjoy going out to the Matsuri (Japanese festival) and putting on the yukata.

3. I was surprised by seeing the crow that fluttered in the sky in Tokyo.

4. I want to become a picture book writer. I would like to keep on learning various things and absorbing many things.

5. It is possible to learn from the base at TDA, and teachers are ready to support students firmly if we are higly motivated.

6. I think that there exists a little generation gap between the international students and Japanese students. I was worried about it but once I entered TDA, I didn't feel any gap between because of the age difference.