2012.09.27
Sonia Boumendjel, a student from École Nationale Supérieure d’Électronique, Informatique, Télécommunications, Mathématique et Mécanique de Bordeaux (ENSEIRB-MATMECA)—a French Grande École and one of Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC)'s academic exchange partner institutions—completed a six-month internship from February to August 2012. She worked under the supervision of Associate Professor Hitoshi Mitsugi of the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. Please see the report contributed by Sonia below.
I joined the Auto-ID laboratory at KeioSFC, in which I studied RFID technology. Radio-frequency identification (RFID)is the use of a wireless non-contact system that uses radio-frequencyelectromagnetic fields to transfer data from a tag attached to an object, forthe purposes of automatic identification and tracking. RFID is one of the mainthemes of the laboratory so it was a great experience for me to join it. Notonly did it make me learn more about the theories of this technology, but italso allowed me to work on various projects in order to precisely put myknowledge into practice. I had also opportunities to learn Japanese language atKeio SFC, which I am truly thankful for. This experience really helped medevelop my social life and meet many new friends.
(With Associate Professor Mitsugi, some labmates,people from GS1 Japan and the owner of a farm, Mr. Kondo. On the occasion of avisit to Fukuroi, Shizuoka to do some experiments for the Melon project which Iwas working on during my internship.)
(My labmates and I were in Koriyama, Fukushimato help the staff of Mozilla Japan show children who were touched by last year’scatastrophe how to customize their own Mozilla homepage. We also interactedwith them through games and activities.)
Moreover, being in a foreign country for sixmonths, I was able to discover the very colorful Japanese culture. Keio SFC islocated in a very green place, in the prefecture of Kanagawa, but is stilleasily connected to the huge cities of Tokyo and Yokohama. This location isperfect for students wanting to study in a peaceful and beautiful environmentwithout being isolated from the major urban zones. Finally, the greattransportation system of Japan makes it very easy to visit the country which Ireally enjoyed.
(In front of Matsumoto Castle in Nagano. A teaceremony was being held in the garden of the castle and some people kindlyinvited me to watch their ceremony and taste tea.)
Sonia Boumendjel
ENSEIRB-MATMECA
From: International Group, Academic Affairs Office