POST TRIP

Reflections

Through this camp, I learnt more about sustainability and the UNSDGs. This allowed me to truly see the how the connections between partnership among all countries will help to achieve the UNSDGs. Given the chance, I would definitely wish to further expand my knowledge about the UNSDGs together with the students I met during my journey in Japan.

This camp was a great experience where I got to meet new people and learn from different cultures. Spending three days on a ship was exciting and gave me a fresh perspective on life at sea. The week was a perfect mix of having fun and learning new things.

This trip has taught me many things. For example, it taught be how to socialise with people from different backgrounds who speaks different languages and also it taught me how to operate engine. It was also the first time I knew a hybrid ship existed as I have never been taught about it in school. The trip also helped me experience an unforgettable experience where I was able to live onboard a ship, live in a dormitory and best part is that there were friends made along the way. Friends from there are the best friends I have ever made although it's only been a short 7 days, the friends we made will last forever.

On the first day, I had regrets and second thoughts on coming on this trip. But after everything, I only wish that the camp had been longer than it was. I met many great people and formed connections with the other international students. Overall, it was a great experience that I would want to relive again, and I cannot wait to revisit Japan and meet my new friends!

This camp has been extremely memorable for me. I have made so many new friends from different backgrounds. The ship training gave me insights to my future as a deck officer as well as a better perspective on what goes on in the engine room and engine control room. I learned a lot more about UNSDGs and how different countries are working towards these goals. I truly appreciate everyone who has made this trip possible, and I would love to go again! 

DAY 8 (flying back to Singapore 🛫🛬)

 Home sweet home

We arrived in Singapore! After the long flight and amazing adventure we had in Japan Oshima Kosen. Farewell everybody!

DAY 7

 Iwakuni castle

On our last day in Japan, we visited the Iwakuni Castle! Many katanas from the olden days were displayed in it and there was a binocular on the highest floor for sight-seeing!

 farewell

We departed from Oshima Kosen and made our way to Iwakuni castle. Afterwards we bid farewell to Japanese, Taiwanese and the Philippines students. Many emotions were felt throughout the farewell. Till we meet again everyone!

DAY 6

 presentation!

We received our awards and certificates! Afterwards we had a very fun photo taking with everybody!! It was a great session as all these photos stays as great memories😍

DAY 5

 Miyajima!

When we reached Miyajima we were greeted by kawaii DEERS!!! There were so many of them and it was so amusing to see them roaming freely around the park😆

We also went to walk around in the Miyajima shrine. We had our fortunes told and Ian got very good fortune!! keep it up👍

DAY 4

 Captain Zaara! 

Today we had everyone to go around the Oshima Maru and take a look at the engine control room, the deck and the bridge! We had the opportunity to try out the items provided at the bridge which was breathtaking!

Hiroshima peace memorial

Today we arrived at Hiroshima! First thing that took place when we arrived was to visit the Hiroshima peace memorial, it was truly amazing to see all the items that was displayed since the Hiroshima bomb tragedy. We also took a group photo with everybody!

DAY 3

 Campus Tour

we had our amazing tour around the Campus today! We were amazed by the technology made by the lecturer and students. Everybody had many questions as we could not keep our excitement, especially Ian. Ian was enthusiastic about the items as it took him by shock as it was the first time he saw the items!

SDG!

Ian was having SOO much fun with the VR headset. He was playing the back-office game and he was dizzy afterwards😂 Overall he gave the game a 8/10 rating as it was so real!