Our Activity
2026 Spring Semester Farewell Party for Exchange Students Held
2026.08.08
On Wednesday, July 22, the Global Education Center hosted the Spring Semester Farewell Party for Exchange Students on the 26th floor of Boissonade Tower at the Ichigaya Campus.
This end-of-semester event is held regularly to bid farewell to exchange students who have studied at Hosei University for one or two semesters. Attendees included incoming exchange students from our partner institutions abroad, Hosei students who have studied overseas or are preparing to do so, as well as students, faculty, and staff involved in international exchange activities.
Many students took part in the event and enjoyed their final moments together with the exchange students through friendly conversations and recreational activities organized by the HUBs core members.
During the award ceremony, three exchange students who made outstanding contributions to the exchange student hosting program were recognized and presented with Hosei University merchandise as tokens of appreciation.
The event concluded with everyone watching a highlight video of the semester, produced by members of the HOSEI Promotion Project. The video brought back fond memories and filled the venue with an emotional and heartwarming atmosphere.
Voices of Participants： Farewell Party with ESOP and HUBs [Thawanrat Srianan (lia)] (Exchange Student, Thailand)
We had the farewell party at the Sky Hall Boissonade Tower on July 22nd, together with ESOP students and HUBs. This event reminded us of all the valuable experiences and unforgettable memories we gained during our exchange program.
Fun Games from HUBs
We were divided into small groups by the hosts and played quizzes about Japan, including questions about daily life, Japanese attractions, and the activities we had participated in throughout the semester. From April to July, Hosei University organized many events such as watching a baseball game at Meiji Jingu Stadium and having a picnic at Shinjuku Gyoen etc. These activities reminded us of the wonderful memories we made during our time at Hosei. We experienced different seasons in Japan together, including the cherry blossom season (Sakura), hydrangea (Ajisai) season and summertime.
Enjoy Japanese Okashi and Talking with Friends
During this semester, we attended many classes, experienced daily life in Japan and enjoyed many kinds of Japanese food and desserts. At the farewell party, we also had the chance to try Japanese sweets and snacks while participating in activities and chatting with other exchange students and HUBs. Through sharing our cultures and experiences, I believe that both the exchange students and Hosei students gained valuable memories and broadened their perspectives. I was also very happy to hear that some of my friends decided to extend their stay at Hosei University for another semester so they can experience even more of Japan.
Even though the farewell party has ended and most of us will return to our home countries, our friendship and our connection to Japan will never end. I'm sure we will meet again and visit Japan in the future.
Voices of Participants： Farewell Party Report [Yang Seunggab] (Exchange Student, Republic of Korea)
The Farewell Party marked the memorable final program of the Hosei Promotion Project.
The event featured a welcoming array of refreshments, including pizza, snacks, and beverages. Students from diverse international backgrounds gathered to enjoy the food while engaging in heartfelt conversations, reflecting on their unique experiences and daily lives in Japan over the past semester.
To keep the atmosphere lively, the program included interactive games tailored to our shared cultural journey. We participated in an audio quiz guessing the functions of familiar sound effects commonly heard across Japan, as well as a visual game where we identified famous locations from cropped photo snippets. These activities brought everyone together for a final round of friendly competition and laughter.
The party concluded with a poignant three-minute highlight video that beautifully captured the defining moments of our three-month exchange life.
Having lived in Korea for 25 years, spending three months actively engaging with students from all around the world was a truly refreshing and transformative experience. It significantly broadened my global perspective and inspired me to embrace new, diverse challenges in the future with greater confidence.
