Preparation

During no classes and waiting for departure, I conducted survey and collected data, as well as DP3. I didn't plan to go back, so I prepared everything, for example, my questionnaire consisted of various questions related to topic of my thesis.

Also, I had  many emails regarding the university and accommodation in Japan from AsiaSEED. Actually, there will be a day for predeparture briefing from AsiaSEED in each campus. The representative, Mr. SHIMIZU explained about what we should prepare before leaving, and what we are going to do after arriving.

Actually, the tricky thing is packing. As you want to bring everything-you-think-you-will-need-it-because-you-think-it's-gonna-be-expensive, but you don't want to get trouble as well. My suggestion is just bring whatever you want. I am not really sure whether it's because of the service passport or just no suspected thing inside our luggage, in fact, all of us could get through all procedures.

It also better to have contact of your colleagues going to same university in Japan, so you guys can share information.