In August, four faculty members from the Department of Foreign Languages went to the Philippines. In the Philippines, they visited two universities, the University of Baguio and Emilio Aguinaldo College, to deepen their learning, share information and opinions, and establish meaningful relations for the future.

At both universities, our professors were able to observe actual classes and learn new methods that we can incorporate in our university. We also look forward to deepening cooperation and exchanges between the universities.

NWU already has a long-standing agreement with the University of Baguio, but the partnership with Emilio Aguinaldo College is still in its infancy. We hope to build new relationships during this visit and explore further opportunities for our university to interact with the wider world.

In addition to learning about educational methods, we were also able to deepen exchanges with local faculty and staff and talk about the differences between the Philippines and Japan in terms of education. The eight-day visit to the Philippines was very fulfilling as we were able to actually see, hear, and taste Filipino culture.

This visit reminds us of the importance of learning from each other. At our university, faculty members seek to broaden their perspectives, explore opportunities, deepen their interactions with the world, and grow together. And we believe that this will open doors to new opportunities for students, parents, and all stakeholders.