Meet Jun Takamatsu

Jun Takamatsu, TAFY student, Auckland campus

Jun Takamatsu is from Japan and is studying TAFY at our Auckland campus.

"My name is Jun Takamatsu, but people call me Jun. I am from a city called Chiba which is in Japan. Chiba is an industrial city with a population of 6 million. Chiba is where Japan’s only Disneyland is located. The one thing I miss about being away from my county is our TV programs.

I have been in New Zealand nearly two years. I used to attend another language school in Auckland before coming to Taylors College. I have had a great time living in Auckland. Since I have been in New Zealand I have done a bit of travelling. I have visited places like Taupo, Rotorua and Hastings. Kiwis are very helpful and friendly people. My homestay family are a good example of this. Something exciting I have done since I have been here is Bungee jumping, both in Taupo and in Albert Street. I have also learned a lot of English since I have been here. I spoke little or none before I came.

Taylors College teachers are very nice, I particularly enjoy Binh’s classes. Binh teaches me Maths and Computer Studies. The course of study I am taking is English Accounting, Economics and Maths A. Economics and Maths A are the most difficult studies i am taking. I would like to continue teaching English at University when i am finished my studies. My favourite University is the Univeristy of Auckland. Hopefully my friend Wit will be joining me there (he hopes)."