Discover Leeds
Contacts for Japan

Japan: 2023 – 2024

Applicants and prospective
Japanese students are welcome tofind out more about Leeds using
any of the contacts and resourcesin this document JHello!
Claire Zupnik (née Freeston)• Graduated from Leeds (BA History)
in 2009• Worked at the International Officesince 2010
• Current role is International Managerfor Japan (East Asia)• 11 years of experience as a resident
Warden in University
accommodation, Central Village• C.E.Zupnik@leeds.ac.uk

Hello from Airi, Link to Leeds ambassador
Airi Evans• 3rd year (Finalist) studying BA History• Completed a foundation course inTokyo, Japan with NCUK
• Enjoys the range of discovery modules
which suit academic interests• Lived in Montague Burton student
accommodation and a shared studenthouse• Member of the Anime & Manga society• airi-link@leeds.ac.uk• linkto.leeds.ac.uk/profiles/airi-evans/

See Airi’s profile online

Hello from Moe, Link to Leeds ambassador
Moe Ikeda• International Foundation Year, Arts andHumanities route• Bachelors Degree aim: BA Journalism• Enjoys the preparation provided by theInternational Foundation Year
• Attends weekly “Cake and Catch Ups”
with fellow students, and a member ofthe Ballet Society• Moe-link@leeds.ac.uk• linkto.leeds.ac.uk/profiles/moe-ikeda/

See Moe’s profile online

Hello from Alumna, Sara
Sara Kaizuka• Final year PhD student in School ofPolitics and International Studies• Previously studied MA Politics at Leeds• Researcher in UK regional studies &Brexit• Taught International Politics, Comparative
Politics, and British Politics• Also worked as Outreach Fellow andJapanese language tutor• Enjoys global cooking & British comedy• Contact Sara on
pt18s2k@leeds.ac.uk (student emailaddress) or via Linked In

Contact Sara on Linked In!

Advice from Alumna, Sara
Full name: Sara Kaizuka
Programme studied: MA Politics &PhD at the School of Politics andInternational Studies
Year of graduation: 2023
“The main difference I felt studying inLeeds compared to studying inLondon and Tokyo was the great
student support services, friendly
student cohort, and great facilities. I
made lifelong friends and met with themost wonderful staff and colleagues
during my time in Leeds.”“If I can give one advice to future students, it
is to try everything. Anything that interest youeven slightly, go for it! The university offers
great opportunities for you to explore yourcapabilities and support you throughout.”Hello from recent alumni, Tasuku!
Full name: Tasuku Azuma
Programme studied: BSc BiologicalSciences
Year of graduation: 2023
I chose the University of Leeds for its
international student community, but I washappily surprised that there are many
university-organised events that let memeet many other international students,
without having to rely solely on personalconnections.
I truly enjoyed studying and grew as aperson studying at Leeds.
“I recommend focusing on what experience
you can or wish to gain from university.
Before doing anything, focus on what
interests you, and perhaps look up whatstudying that subject in academia is like.”Leeds campus and city videos

Link to Leeds
Contact one of our current students
Talk to the ambassadors directly via
email, instant messaging or social
media• Airi and Moe - from Japan J• Hear about their experiences ofbeing a student at Leeds• Get first hand advice on how toprepare for your studies• Take part in live chat events/linktoleeds@link_to_leeds

www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleedsInternational Office Social Media
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Stay in touch onsocial media
Follow our social channels for thelatest updates• Regular live student ambassador
take overs on Stories• Read blogs about life as aninternational student in Leeds• Find out about British culture,
holidays, traditions and more• Discover when you can meet us
in your country or region

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hereWe’ll keep you updatedwith relevant information
about events, funding
opportunities and latest
news from the University –including upcoming eventsin Japan

Leeds University Japanese Society
Elected Committee each year, who run a friendly andsupportive Japanese community in Leeds – with a busy
schedule of social events

www.facebook.com/groups/luu.japanese@ luujapanese/Further questions?
Email Claire Zupnik (International
Manager for Taiwan, South Korea
and Japan):
C.E.Zupnik@leeds.ac.uk
www.leeds.ac.uk

uol_international
universityofleeds@UniversityLeeds