日本に到着してから2週間は、本学の寮で自主隔離期間を過ごしたアンリ。ようやく日本に来られたのに...と鬱憤が溜まりそうですが、周囲や祖国からのサポートのおかげで孤独は感じなかったようです。

以下、アンリのエッセイです。

I was new in Japan and Asia for the first time to experience a strong coldness as well as self-quarantine. Although everything was new, these two weeks were wonderful and enjoyable. I have experienced love and kindness from numerous people. I did not feel alone because my classes continued online and could receive various calls from Rwanda, Burundi and hospitality from former Japanese students at PIASS. I was impressed by how TUFS had been offering delivery food like bread, snacks and various drinks during quarantine. It is a generous activity that amazed me. I like how supportive they were and communicative. And I want to thank the African Studies Center-TUFS that made me feel at home on campus. I entered the TUFS campus for the first time because of the ASC-TUFS invitation. This was a good opportunity to finish quarantine and directly go outside to meet people who are willing to welcome you. Thank you to everyone, Midorikawa, Takeuchi, Ran and Isao. I had a happy interaction and conversation.