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I am a master student studying Geosciences with a focus on geochemistry. Currently, I am working on a research project about some of the millions of years old igneous rocks in Shimane, those that for example come out of volcanoes. The research includes days of fieldwork for collecting rocks, which are then brought to the lab for further studies. I check their minerals under the microscope and work on other tech-niques to analyze their chemical composition. I hope from this work to unravel the story behind the formation of these rocks. Shimane University provides financial support for livelihood and research to the excellent doctoral graduate students (As of 2023). Al Busaidi Sara Saif Mohammed Saud Graduate School of Natural Science and TechnologyLife as a student at Shimane University has given me the most unique experiences I have ever had. Since I am only staying here for two years, I want to make the most of my time, so I involve myself in several club activities. I find plea-sure in participating in events that aims to make interactions between international and Japanese students where we share each other’s cultures. Through these events, I have met great people that made me enjoy college life even more. With This project named “SU Capacity Building Project Towards a Sustainable Society (S-SPRING)” aims to resolve various issues of the regions, Japan, and the world, and to foster doctoral students who will lead a future knowledge-based society towards the development of a sustainable society in Japan. This project provides financial support to such excellent students, and provides courses for them to acquire the skills required by companies, etc., thereby creating an environ-ment in which they can devote themselves to their research without worrying about employment.them, I enjoy playing some sports like volleyball, badminton, and snowboarding. Also, from time to time, we enjoy going out immersing ourselves in the surrounding beauty of Shimane’s nature, as it helps us recharging and keeps the ongoing aspiration for our academic work. All these opportunities I’m having made it an absolute treat studying at Shimane University. I want to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor and lab mates who are helping me making a progress in my research work, and to my friends that are making my experience here a lifetime memory.It also provides opportunities to enhance students' research skills under the guidance of outstanding mentors in Japan and abroad, and to interact with doctoral students of different research fields, thereby encouraging the creation of interdisciplinary research and broad perspectives towards a sustainable society.In addition to the S-SPRING, we also offer other programs and scholarships (provided by the university and other foun-dation) to support international students. The content changes from each year, so please check the university website for details.33S-SPRING：https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/education/school_info/dr_aid/International Student's VoiceSupport for Doctoral Students