International Internship in 2024
From August to September in 2024, our 3rd-year students experienced on-the-job training at 6 locations in Japan and 2 locations in abords. Diving into the Japanese working culture and society, all of them fully enjoyed new experience. We greatly appreciate everyone for welcoming and guiding them through this internship program.
BIAN GUANGRUI from China
Venue: Suo City, Yamaguchi Pref.
Name of project: Caisson construction
Period : from September 12 to 27, 2024
I believe this internship in TOA CORPORATION has not only met but exceeded my initial expectations. The practical exposure, combined with the mentorship from experienced engineers, has provided me with both the technical skills and the mindset required for success in the construction field. I look forward to building upon this experience and continuing to grow within the industry.
Hor Kuok Theng from Singapore
Venue: Hirakata City, Osaka Pref.
Name of project: Hirakata Tunnel
Period : from September 12 to 27, 2024
The objective of the project is to excavate and construct a 3km long tunnel section of the Shin-Meishin Expressway using the Shield Tunnelling Method. During the internship under Shimizu Coporation, I was able to learn about aspects including, but not limited to design, construction management, finance and on-site safety supervision.
I had an extremely meaning and memorable experience under the kind tutelage of Shimizu staff, who were friendly and willing to go above and beyond to resolve any queries that I might have had with their extensive knowledge and experience in their respective field of work.
Kaimuk Lhuengwongpaisarn from Thailand
Venue: Hirakata City, Osaka Pref.
Name of project: Hirakata Tunnel
Period : from August 26 to 27 and September 17 to 27, 2024
I am grateful to have participated in the Hirakata Tunnel project under Shimizu Corporation. The tunnel is excavated by using the “Shield Tunneling” method with a 17.68-meter diameter of the shield machine, the largest in the world. I was amazed by the scale of this project and how it was well planned. As I was unfamiliar with the shield tunneling method, I learnt a great deal about it, including its challenge in this project. I was impressed by the technologies and the corporation’s strong commitment to safety protocols. Learning from them, I gained invaluable insights about being civil engineers.
LI ZONGTAN from China
Venue: Kyoto City, Kyoto Pref.
Name of project:Toba 3rd Conduit Public Sewerage Construction Project
Period : from September 13 to 30, 2024
During this internship under Taisei Corporation, I have not only been able to actually understand the details and the principles of various machine that were utilized for setting up the construction site and the designated tunnel, but also how a company would work, or to say what kind of a system the company would set up to keep the construction site moving forward continuously and smoothly. Of how they kept the information flew between each department without delay so that they could cope with the potential problems before the problems become severe.
The company also astonished me with how much importance they attach to the safety of workers, of how every individual division of work, no matter how small, would have its’ own rules that has to be followed, and is restressed every single day.
SONG CHU from China
Venue: Tokyo
Name of project: Toa Corporation
Period : from September 11 to 26, 2024
This internship under Toa Corporation has taught me a lot. Academically, I learned new concepts such as the methods for calculating wave force and positive pressure, which I believe will benefit my future studies in specialized courses. I also learned how to use CAD for drafting, which allows for a more intuitive and detailed understanding of the structure and physical characteristics of the objects I calculated. Throughout the learning process, I deeply appreciated everyone's enthusiasm and patience, as they promptly pointed out and helped me correct my mistakes when I didn’t understand something. Additionally, I experienced firsthand the meticulousness and precision required of engineers during calculations, ensuring that the industrial products they design are safer and more stable.
Sun Ruoning from China
Venue: Kyoto City, Kyoto Pref.
Name of project:Toba 3rd Conduit Public Sewerage Construction Project
Period : from August 9 to 29, 2024
In Taisei cooperation, I learned various new knowledges about sewerage construction, for example, ground improvement, mechanism of the general contractor, the Sheild Method, level survey, etc. In order to understand the above content precisely, instructor first taught the knowledges and then went to construction site together to actual observe how these was utilized in the real construction process.
Everyone in Taisei cooperation was kind and nice, they paid a lot attention on this internship, when I got confused about some content, they replied with patience. However, most of the materials were in Japanese, it seemed better for understanding if it can have English version.
Wang Jingyu from China
Venue: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Pref.
Name of project:corner post & chain sliding experiment
Period : from September 2 to 13, 2024
During my internship under Toa Corporation, I found it very interesting to be able to apply what I had learned in the lectures and in textbooks. After two weeks of internship, my Japanese language skills were greatly improved and I learned a lot about the history of the company. It was an invaluable experience to experience the atmosphere of a Japanese company first hand, and everyone in the company was very friendly and enthusiastic.
ウ ソウゲン from China
Venue: Tokyo and Toyama City, Toyama Pref.
Period : from August 27 to September 6, 2024
I participated in a two-week internship program with NIX Japan, focusing on urban planning, CAD drafting, construction and disaster prevention strategies. The program provided hands-on experience in both Tokyo and Toyama, where I worked on real-world projects such as park design and old district renewal. This internship helped me gain a deeper understanding of the challenges in urban development, construction particularly in areas prone to natural disasters.
Mitsuki Iida from Japan
Venue: Singapore
Name of project:
Management of Staging Ground and Infilling Works (Phase 3)
Period : from August 18 to 30, 2024
I want to thank the APSG office, Toa Corporation for their amazing support during my internship, and also the people who looked out for me in the Singapore office and at the construction site. Even though it was a short period, I learned so much every day. I got to experience the construction site atmosphere and understand how to manage a construction project. My time at the APSG office gave me fresh insights and really made me think about my future career. I'll definitely apply this valuable experience in my university studies and future profession.
HIROSE Touma from Japan
Venue: Jakarta , Indonesia
Name of project:Jakarta MRT North-South Line Phase 2a construction CP202
Period : from August 25 to September 8, 2024
The internship under Shimizu Corporation was a great experience for me . I had valuable experiences during the internship , which could not be experienced in the university . It was a great chance to know and see the actual implementation of the skill and knowledge we are learning in the university now . I learned a lot of things , especially the differences between the theories we learn in the university and the practical implementations in the construction sites as a business .
Kaisei Tanaka from Japan
Venue: Sinagapore
Name of project:Construction of Container Berths at Tuas Port
Period : from September 23 to October 4, 2024
Firstly, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Toa Corporation and everyone in Tuas Office and Singapore Office for giving me this opportunity and letting me have precious experience.
This internship gave me a chance to learn about the construction and civil engineering work on site. I could also see how it is like to work internationally.
It was very precious experience, and I believe this will be a great help when thinking about my future.
