A Tour of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

[@Dogen]

If you have any questions with regards to APU, leave a comment below and an APU staff member will try to answer them!

[@OmarLivesUnderSpace]

Fine 👌🏻 新たに入学するより、他の大学（米国でない）の3~4年から転学ができますか？ 宜しくお願いします

[@DeHaos]

では、わずかの質問がありますが、三流県(後進国)から来た場合、最低生活費や物価や学費はいくらでしょうか？僕の国には文部科学省ーMEXTとさくら奨学金しか提供していないからよ。 僕の立場からみると、この動画である学生は日本と強い二国間関係を持つ特権的な国の出身者です。ちょっと不公平なだと思います。

[@tendaioggaming4656]

I am just wondering. Is there a medicine program/med school at the university?

[@yattadesune8837]

@@tendaioggaming4656 No med program. Currently only 3 programs: Business (BBA), Liberal Arts(BA) and newly introduced Sustainability&Tourism.

[@tedgalaty9631]

My son is Spero. Thank you so much for giving him the experience to speak with you and being a part of this project. He has grown so much in the last year being abroad at APU. We could not be more proud of him and what he has achieved. Now I need to find time and energy to get myself to Japan for a visit. Being a former college administrator at the University of Southern California and the University of Minnesota I can say the APU campus looks awesome! You did an awesome job with the videography, editing, music, and capturing the people of APU. Thank you!

[@Dogen]

Thank you very much. It was great meeting and speaking with him. He was kind, confident, bright, and very articulate-he certainly has a bright future ahead of him.

[@APUAdmissionsOffice]

thank you very much for your comment. Currently he is also working as an intern at the Office of International Admissions and we are so proud of his work and growth too! We are also looking forward to seeing you soon in Japan!

[@firstcomment5161]

@@APUAdmissionsOffice this may not be the proper place to ask but do you offer cources in computer science?

[@cryinginnihongo]

@@firstcomment5161 APU student here. There is data science & information system in the new school they are introducing. I believe that’s the closest you’ll get to computer science in APU.

[@nepnev]

My friend is Spero, thank you for giving the opportunity to share his story to a wider audience. He is a good friend to all of us here at APU. It is a great honor for us that he represents us for the 2nd years. Sorry for my bad english uwu

[@aileensmith7716]

I wish that I had known about programs and universities like this when I was that age, my life would have been very different. I envy young people that now have access to studying abroad in institutions like this. It sounds like a wonderful experience.

[@tranquil_slime870]

You can tell Dogen has been in Japan for a long time when you hear ん　ん　ん　while the students speak. The bobbing of the head as well- he's truly a non-native native at this point.

[@zeronrb1739]

How come Dogen is doing all the んing? The director he was interviewing was not returning any of it herself

[@tranquil_slime870]

@@zeronrb1739 んing is simply a common way of showing that you're paying attention or that you agree. Just as with any cultural norm, there will be people who don't follow that norm. Additionally, if my understanding is correct (I'm not sure- I'm definitely no expert), because the director is of a higher status, there is less need for him to show attention or extra polite-ness toward Dogen.

[@zeronrb1739]

@@tranquil_slime870 Right I know what the んing is and why it is done. I was more curious about the one-sided-ness of it. The status thing makes sense.

[@Adhjie]

@@zeronrb1739 aizuchi covered by nativlang, its called backchanneling, sounds rude for other but by answering mid talk with soudesune, souka, naruhodo, n, dayone, hai, etc, it means ur listening. contrast this with letting other finish talking=polite

[@zeronrb1739]

@@Adhjie I know about aizuchi. I said this in prev comment, but my question was more about why Dogen is the only one doing the んing. When Dogen is speaking, the director stays quiet. @tranquil_slime870 answered saying that it might have to do with the status difference between the two.

[@slaiyfershin]

I always love any Doge video where it's not just him and the background. Lovely! And love the backstory he tells us too

[@NukeMarine]

Doge videos make you feel warm at heart.

[@rurounigaijinn]

Not sure about Dogen tho. But definitely Doge. (I'm kidding Dogen's awesome)

[@randxalthor]

This is so exciting! Incredible production quality. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@tsubasahanif9719]

Just graduated out of this university last year of September , would definitely recommend anyone to try their chances to apply! One of the best decisions of my life!

[@kamikoto1558]

Ohh nice

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

Can I ask if you used your own credit card when you applied?, congrats . IM CURRENTLY In my country university because I deferred applying here coz of lack of support although Im still open to transfer just in case

[@dennisakuetehquaye3970]

Am 38,can I apply ?

[@GoodCows]

idk if anyone is still reading these comments a year-ish later, but i go here + find this video to be a really solid summary of what's great about my uni (i really love it!)皆、ＡＰＵに来てね！:-) (and thanks for showcasing it, Dogenさん!)

[@daveeeeeeeeeed]

This is insane!! I'm doing a study abroad at this exact university this summer. This video popping up on my Home page is such a coincidence. Awesome video! I'm looking forward to studying here in May!

[@lukeshively734]

I’m in the exact same boat, so pumped

[@BoidikChandra]

thats hype, me too

[@caithrin]

I'm really glad to see the care you pick your sponsors with, this content is really well done and relevant and I'm glad you're getting that KZbin money without compromising. Great work!

[@ぺっぱー-o6r]

Thank you for upload this video!! Im a student studing for APUs entrance exam this comming Feb 1st 2nd and 7th! This video more motivated me to go to APU! Can't wait to study there!

[@albinbjorklund4619]

Great video Dogen! It was a bit surreal to see you walking around campus haha. Your previous video about apu was one of the deciding factors for me coming here, so thank you!

[@merajsharif8778]

Gotta definitely thank Dogen for bringing you and many others like you here at APU, it's really amazing to have people like you be a part of this journey! Ganbatte ne!

[@studiojsiegel]

seeing Dogen in the wild is a treat, would love more videos like this one sponsored or not!

[@henryxyz1]

15:31 Dogen passing the Jōzu baton

[@anotheranon3118]

Japan can do much more in terms of internationalization in the domain of education. It is nice to see this.

[@samuraiedge27x90]

I’m going to be studying in Japan in April this year in Tokyo! (上智大学) Although this was a bit different it’s so cool to see what else is out there! Also, my reason for this is pretty much exactly the same as Spero. Thank you Dogen!!!

[@angelalikesthings]

I finally managed to watch this video, and it really makes me feel like packing and starting Uni all over again.

[@skyshay001]

My friend is Spero, thank you for giving the opportunity to share his story to a wider audience. He is good friend to all of us here at APU. It is great honor for us that he represents us for the 2nd years. Sorry for my bad english 🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ahnafahmed5194]

My friend is Spero, thank you for giving the opportunity to share his story to a wider audience. He is good friend to all of us here at APU. It is great honor for us that he represents us for the 2nd years. Sorry for my bad english. 🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 (2)

[@tsukiakarireal]

My friend is Spero, thank you for giving the opportunity to share his story to a wider audience. He is a good friend to all of us here at APU. It is a great honor for us that he represents us for the 2nd years. Sorry for my bad english 🇺🇲 (4)

[@gulshodamatkabulova2433]

Hi Dogen , I'm so happy that you keep on making promotional videos for APU even after leaving your job. Graduated from APU in 2017 and was happy to see all those wonderful people and campus in your interview. 💓

[@joanalfanta7351]

My friend is Spero, thank you for giving the opportunity to share his story to a wider audience. He is good friend to all of us here at APU. It is a great honor for us that he represents us for the 2nd years. Sorry for my bad English 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (3)

[@martinsoppa]

WOW..... Great episode Dogan! Totally reminds me of my journeys during my student days. Japan, Korea and China were my stops and I loved every minute in all those countries! If I were to turn back time and start studying abroad all over again!!!! Nothing would stop me from studying abroad! 100% international impact on cultural communication and management. Let´s GO!!! :D

[@El_Ace]

You know you a good KZbinr when I can watch this whole video and not have plans on going to any kind of uni

[@clashwithwords]

same 😂

[@itsJoshV]

I wish I had known this back in the early 2000s too, Dogen. Great to get the word out to the kids that are like us. Great video!

[@tomsch4fer]

Professor Akiko Honda looks like she was one of the prettiest girls in the world when she was younger and I believe you can see in her face how much experience she has in her work. Truly beautiful.

[@palmsa4363]

Thank you for the APU tour. I'm currently applying for the fall semester this year. This video really helps me learn more about the university.

[@สุรสีห์ความเพียร]

Did you got in

[@s34n2]

There is also an Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia where I am attending. When I Googled APU I found this university as well and wondered if its the sister university or something. Really cool to see so many similarities between the two. Though I hope I can go to this APU since I really like Japanese culture.

[@uss_04]

Video production quality looks pretty good here!

[@iMuzik3]

14:57 Dogen's inner teacher came out. 😂 I love that he continues to correct the students kindly so that they may learn even when that's not his given task in the moment. Anyone would be lucky to learn from him. On the other hand, these students are so bright and well-spoken! And their Japanese is quite good despite recently beginning to learn the language. This was a great video to watch, and I love seeing students so passionate about it all. Bravo students, APU, and Dogen!

[@jurgenvlaar2754]

I'm gonna take my master's here. Actually going in like a week. Wish me luck guys!

[@MakotoAntal]

Hey Dogen, I'm here I'm here!! APS for the win

[@Somi_Somz_]

Oh my God. I just got accepted right nowwww. Please share your experiences

[@etherdog]

I wish I was 50 years younger--APU looks like a pretty good program. Thanks, Dogen!

[@Azzi196]

I studied there in 2016, great university!

[@tb4u646]

8:20 Has Dogen adopted Japanese mannerisms? "Hmmn... Hmmn... Very busy." "Yeah, okay."

[@bobbyslickton4742]

when you realise you just watched a 30min ad … and was enthralled the whole time

[@juandos8513]

Students: *here's my life story* . Dogen: Hm. 11/10 content

[@irockyoursockzsobad]

I studied abroad here!!! Loved every minute of it

[@randxalthor]

I'd been waffling about whether to include Beppu on our Japan trip. This is actually making me lean toward going, now, as someone with weak Japanese language skills.

[@ge7sur3nka34]

Try Jigoku Meguri tour in beppu it’s awesome

[@ItachiKai]

this video led me to being accepted to the upcoming semester at APU!

[@lepidoptery]

apu cafeteria food was so nice i didn't lose any weight at all the year i was studying abroad orz

[@genkai_ryugaku]

I was gonna look up this uni, ty Dogen.

[@camden5975]

Awesome stuff, Dogen!

[@draggador]

Wow! A long video! A pleasant surprise!

[@Shuuuuuuura]

Me some highschool classmates in the Japanese class here participated in the program SMAP for youth and we got to talk directly with a lot of Ritsumeikan highschoolers with whom we created projects. Good times, good times.

[@lunabtxt]

So excited to move into the AP house in March!

[@MrA6060]

i think it's a great thing! I've always wanted to go far away from home and do my best and study in these amazing environments, but due to my family's financial situation all i have is public university here in italy, which is already cheap since the fees are 2400€ max per year and every region has scholarship oprtions and the university has a fee reduction in case those don't go through. I am able to attend university without paying any tuition thanks to that, only paid the 16€ that is required for the government papers. I think it's a decent learning experience but nowhere near the experience students have at a large university campus. in my city the university has very spread out and small "campus" for different fields of study. for example mine is economics and accounting and my "campus" is just 2 buildings in the middle of the city, and i feel like, at least for and introvert like me, this doesn't help me with talking to other students because there is no common place to go and talk or do school activities that is not a small library or someone's house, and it's very difficult to just get invited into a stranger's house like that. Nevertheless I'm still working hard to get my degree and hopefully find a job not long after.

[@mitsimitsii]

Looks amazing! I'm looking at unis rn and this looks really good!

[@gemmmmmmmm]

I'm looking at programs for graduate school, so this was a nice glimpse at the school! I'll definitely be looking more into it

[@peitonlife9411]

This was the only Japanese university I would have considered (as a Japanese national brought up in English education), because of its diversity and since it was one of the only universities that offered a fully English degree in business in Japan. Usually universities in Japan only offer fully English liberal arts degrees, which was not I was looking for.

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

nice tour of the uni, thanks dogen.

[@Horchata4lyfe]

This is so crazy cause my university offers Ritsumeikan in Kansai I believe? for study abroad options and I was between this school or one in Tokyo. I think I'll be choosing Ritsumeikan, I've heard and read so many wonderful things about it and the program.

[@ATakahashi12]

Oh man, next semester’s gonna be so fun. New buildings, new schools. 👀 APU’s really ramping up on the PR too I see lol.

[@ATakahashi12]

Also, taking Serik’s psychology class atm. Much recommend. 😌👌 He’s really nice and the contents are pretty interesting.

[@hoangtrunganh]

been here for some 学会. This is truly international school.

[@merkoo7]

It's gonna be a few years until college but I'll definitely look into this. Seems really interesting.

[@jlguidry2]

Great work, man!

[@remensviel2342]

youve inspired me to go here. i saw your video on the guy that attended this school and after watchinf this video im even for determined to go here. i hope to go at 2025

[@Tisson8891]

This is so Awesome 🙏

[@lapissakura4653]

Oh my brother went to Ritsumeikan for a summer program. I really wished I could have done that

[@XSpImmaLion]

Can't complain about my life, but I kinda wish I was 20 years younger... xD Though I'm not really sure if I'd qualify for a scholarship or exchange program one way or another, I did try applying to a Rotary based interchange program back several years ago after I graduated in CompSci, but the line was too long, and spots for it were limited, and the top candidates all had perfect English and Japanese language skills which I didn't (this was for post graduates), so it ended up not happening. I'm kinda curious as to how it would've gone... back then I hadn't even visited Japan yet (been there twice as of now), and now I'm also a Journalism graduate, needless to say lots of things changed. xD Still, awesome to see this coming from Dogen, knowing how much experience he has there... it's also impressive how more widespread this sort of information is becoming nowadays thanks to KZbin and Internet in general. Back when I did my test I think I saw some stuff on websites, heard a bit from people who experienced it and were coming back, saw some photos, but it still kinda felt like going blind. I'd be far more confident and convinced if I had a video like this one available plus all the other channels that talks openly about their own experiences. Seems there will be great opportunities for cultural exchanges in Japan in the future... great video!

[@mallow-one5172]

looks really cool!

[@ijustfelldown]

The Kenyan student's English (possibly her second/third language) sounded way better than the American student's somehow haha.

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

I have a question for the APU staff, what is their policy towards "mature" students? I had to drop out of academic endeavours much earlier that I would like in order to take care of my disabled mother (I was around 20) who suffers from MS. I am now 36 and I would love to be able to get back into education, something that would be all but impossible for me here in the UK due to the costs (let's just say that being a carer has left me living below the poverty level).

[@saMANchaful]

I’m a student here now actually and there are a few mature students around either doing undergraduate or graduate level studies. They usually just enter as normal students, there’s no real special policy towards them that I know of. I know some are able to bring their family over with them in some cases as well if that’s a factor for you I’m not a staff member so perhaps there’s other things I don’t know, perhaps shooting an email to admissions office would give a detailed answer? I definitely recommend applying if you’re interested in going back to school though or in learning some different cultures/languages ^^

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

@@saMANchaful Thanks so much for your answer, I'll be sure to fire off an email to them, it's also a relief to know that there are already older students there, though I have to admit that I quite relish the chance to be surrounded by younger people as I physically and mentally don't feel any different to how I felt when I was in my 20's and honestly I feel like I missed out on those years due to my situation. Thank you again for answering me, I hope everything goes great with your studies and your time over there!

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

You'll start as freshman

[@richtea87]

Great video!

[@MarcosKunBass]

no way dogen just nihongojozued someone in person i- 💀

[@Genetsu]

I wish I'd known about this kind of opportunity when I was that age, particularly being under the poverty level all my life. Leaving the country for anything seems an unachievable dream. I wonder if they accept adult students as well as fresh high school graduates?

[@yattadesune8837]

I'm sure they accept adults as well, but I think its difficult getting a scholarship. I am currently an undergraduate student at this university, and I have friends in their late 20's, and early 30's.

[@talansmith5169]

@@yattadesune8837 I’ve heard bad things about the teaching and academics there , have they gotten better or were they never as bad as some say?

[@Hoffmann-j5y]

@@yattadesune8837 how old are you??

[@DheemanthDev69]

The camera comes in and out of focus momentarily 28:15 and you can see the volumes of manga in the shelves 😅 Surprising to see it at a college library

[@gogakuhei]

That's in the SALC-Self Access (Language) Learning Center, where students work with peers to practice and develop their language skills. They have books, manga, board games, movies... all sorts of media in different languages you can use to practice.

[@UlanMuhamed]

Thank you 🙏

[@Grilnid]

15:29 How could you do this to her Dogen? How could you betray her like that?

[@ma.2099]

Actually I’m starting Japanese soon and my masters in world studies. I lived in Japan for four years and my family wants to get back to live permanently as my wife is Filipino and wants to be close to home. Do they have any US affiliated schools? Any additional info would be great as I am looking to start my next stage of life!

[@ravenstilldeadly0]

To think i would hear Dōgen saying someone jōzu. It hits different.

[@albuscore7955]

Great video! I just had a question about whether or not APU accepts transfer applicants from students graduating from junior colleges and that are planning on applying to 4 year universities. I know this is not specifically about applying to become an undergraduate but I wanted to know if you were able to apply from a junior college. Thanks!

[@Dogen]

Transfers are definitely possible! Because of all the variables involved, contact Admissions directly to ask about your specific situation.

[@amansaud]

Sir could you tell me about part time jobs over there .

[@rizalkhafidin1471]

Oh my god what is this? A treat?

[@maythant1180]

😊 thanks for info

[@anabethlivingston789]

Im going to Shinshu University in two months to study Japanese!

[@lolthe0]

As someone who graduated with a Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance, 5:32 I'd love to see how this guy explain tax treatment for non-intangible assets and how it is presented in any financial statement. Wait till you experience deferred tax, you gonna absolute hate accounting.

[@idliketobeagummybear]

100 yen breakfast at uni sounds so good, my uk uni has a £2 lunch option which is a (disappointing) soup with bread😔

[@taylorgay1641]

Did anyone else notice the jozu?

[@minawalker2757]

man now I'm regretting going to college in the US

[@IkkezzUsedEmber]

laughing my ass off to Dogen うんing in english conversations

[@uupa_luupa]

I studied Japanese before coming to Japan, but due to the lack of my Japanese ability, I was rejected from the university. I wasn't even aware that you could enter the university with zero experience. I was 'saved' by another university in Aichi when they mentioned an international course that was fully in English. APU mentioned nothing about these international courses.

[@pinkydoughy]

I don't think you were rejected because of not knowing Japanese, unless you were applying to the Japanese track

[@seanjokela]

What about other part time jobs in the area? When I went to a community college in America, that was one thing I hated. There was such a long waiting list for college related job, as well as jobs within the city.

[@APUAdmissionsOffice]

thank you for your question! on campus we have variety of job opportunity such as serving at Cafeteria and a shop, a teaching assistant, a language buddy, and even cleaning service on campus. and even off campus, students are allowed to work as a part time worker with a work permit so you can find a wide range of opportunity.

[@cchen2223]

Do you have any age limit to admit students? I'm a software engineer working in the silicone valley and studying Japanese at a local community college during my spare time. I am very interested in your school. I am not sure if I am too old for your school.

[@IPODsify]

Wish my study abroad wasn't cancelled 3 years in a row

[@asukathesleepyhead]

GO SALLY SPERO & SHERLY 🤍🤍🤍

[@TheJaegersHunt]

I'm 30, I guessing im too old to apply and move countries to study

[@DibalikKamera]

I'm 33. I'm going to APU this April attending master degree in Economics, moving to Japan. There is no limit of age to study. Believe me.

[@uss_04]

Dogen looking slick here

[@words13100]

How much interaction do foreign students have with Japanese students?

[@APUAdmissionsOffice]

thank you for your question. It is quite difficult to tell you exactly how much interaction they have but basically we always encourage them to mingle together through courses and extracurricular activities. As one example, in our language course, we require an international student to study Japanese and a domestic Japanese student to study English so they do not feel too much language barriers.

[@panagiotagarcher4873]

Is it possible to study the history of a specific church in Japan in APU? As a bunject it would fall under history or religion or christian studies.

[@APUAdmissionsOffice]

thank you for your question but unfortunately we do not offer courses regarding a history of a church in Japan.

[@panagiotagarcher4873]

@@APUAdmissionsOffice Thank you for your answer

[@ge7sur3nka34]

Try Doshisha, it’s also a global university and a christian one on top of that

[@Synaps4]

100 yen breakfast is insane. I can't buy an unheated can of beans for $1.

[@ll5280]

How abt ICU in Tokyo! It similar to this university☺️☺️

[@winters8026]

I'm currently a university student majoring in japanese, but I always wanted to do a 2nd degree, can someone like me apply as well? And if you get accepted can you do part time jobs? because my friend is in japan now, and he can't.

[@Dogen]

I'm not sure about second degrees, but it's certainly possible to transfer, and there are many different part time jobs available to , though I believe there may be a limit (20 hours?) on how many hours a week individuals with student visa's can work.

[@APUAdmissionsOffice]

thank you for your question! sure, you can come to an APU' undergraduate program as your 2nd degree. A part time job depends on their visa status and if they have a student visa and apply for work-permission, they will be allowed to work for up to 28 hours during a semester period and for 40 hours during breaks.

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

This is also my only option, I'm currently undergrad in my country, I deferred applying here and will proceed for 2nd degree. So no one will oppose anymore..

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

As their admissions page said and dogen transferring in 2nd year might be ideal

[@venofu]

is it possible to register for this uni if im halfway through my college or to look into ?

[@APUAdmissionsOffice]

thank you! sure you can apply to APU while you are in a college but if you decide ton enroll, you have to drop out from your current college.

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

Yes

[@C4tsuo]

do all the international students with tuition reduction scholarship get the JASSO scholarship? and whats the duration of this scholarship?

[@mrman4550]

Hearing the cost of the school and the rent, makes me legitimately angry about U.S universities

[@Evan-ys2ig]

Does anyone know if the letter of recommendation is actually a requirement to have your application be accepted?

[@ZeroBlue72]

These guys were here in Delhi University

[@samk522]

I'm sure it's a great place to study, but they turned me down back when I was applying to study abroad programs. So, y'know. Fuck'em. Nihon University all the way, babyyyy.