Cardiff and Vale College's Electronic Engineering learners have been given the chance of a lifetime, journeying to Japan for an immersive study abroad experience.

The group interacted with peers at the Kisarazu Institute of Technology and participated in academic classes, Judo, and calligraphy amongst other activities.

Their two-week adventure was made possible by Taith, a venture run by Cardiff University and funded by the Welsh Government.

Taith aims to cultivate global citizens, providing students with international educational and industrial collaborations.

The learners enriched their academic trip with weekend explorations in Tokyo, visiting landmarks like Cyberdine Robotics and the Jaxa Space Centre.

Joe, one of the attendees, reflected on the trip, saying: "The Taith trip to Japan was an all-round amazing experience from meeting Japanese students to the cultural and technological visits.

"I personally have used the certificate I received from the National Institute of Technology Kisarazu in two interviews and both were very excited to hear about my experience in Japan.

"I have even received a job offer for an electrical engineering apprenticeship degree so I’m sure this experience helped me get that."

Echoing the sentiment, fellow learner Amy expressed her gratitude, saying: "Japan was such an amazing experience – it showed me how similar we are even though we are from different sides of the world.

"It showed me that I can be independent and can achieve what I was to achieve."

Cardiff and Vale College principal Sharon James-Evans underlined the positive influence of the trip, saying: "At CAVC we like to offer an experience that is more than just a classroom and this amazing trip has done just that.

"It’s not every day you get the opportunity to fly to Japan and experience Tokyo – so we’d like to say a huge thank you to the Welsh Government and Cardiff University for funding this trip through Taith.

"To hear that the learners have benefited so much from the visit is amazing.

"I’m so pleased the learners enjoyed themselves while gaining a first-hand insight into the world of learning and work abroad."