{"id":7400,"date":"2025-07-07T12:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T04:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3d-universal.com\/en\/?p=7400"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T04:04:31","slug":"a-journey-to-rediscover-her-love-for-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3d-universal.com\/en\/blogs\/a-journey-to-rediscover-her-love-for-english.html","title":{"rendered":"A Journey to Rediscover Her Love for English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"94\">A Journey to Rediscover Her Love for English<\/h1>\n<h3 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"159\">Mina\u2019s Study Abroad Experience in Cebu After Leaving Her Job<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"271\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"196\">\u201cI want to live using English.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"199\" \/>That\u2019s the realization Mina came to through her study abroad experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"424\">After following an English-focused academic path in high school and junior college, Mina found herself working in a job where she never used English.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"647\">\n<p data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"647\">\u201cIs this really what I want?\u201d<br data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\" \/>That sense of disconnect gradually grew, and in her third year as a working adult, she made the bold decision to quit her job. Her next step: a language study program in Cebu, Philippines.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"693\">Before leaving, Mina was full of concerns:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"899\">\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"899\">\u201cIsn\u2019t the Philippines dangerous?\u201d<br data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"733\" \/>\u201cWill my English actually improve?\u201d<br data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\" \/>But her days at 3D ACADEMY quickly proved otherwise, replacing worry with <strong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"898\">confidence and the joy of truly \u201cusing\u201d English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"967\">In this article, based on Mina\u2019s real experience, we\u2019ll dive into:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<li data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"991\">\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"991\">Why she chose Cebu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1028\">\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1028\">What her classes at 3D were like<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1078\">\n<p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1078\">How her English skills and daily life evolved<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1122\">The future she envisions after graduation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1149\">If you\u2019ve ever thought,<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1296\">\u201cI love English, but I\u2019m not confident enough\u201d<br data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1201\" \/>\u201cIs it too late to start as an adult?\u201d<br data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\" \/>Mina\u2019s story may be just the encouragement you need.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h1 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3445\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;\" src=\"\/blogs\/newblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC_1819-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1819\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"123\">Chapter 1: Why I Wanted to Reconnect with English<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"172\">I\u2019ve Loved English Since Junior High School<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"368\">Mina first became interested in English back in junior high school. She enjoyed reading English texts and speaking with ALT teachers, and a natural desire to \u201cspeak more fluently\u201d began to grow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"700\">To pursue that passion, she chose a high school with a specialized English curriculum and later majored in English literature at junior college. There, she was exposed to a broad range of English skills\u2014grammar, reading, public speaking, and listening. At the time, she vaguely imagined herself using English in her future career.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"751\">The Reality: A Job Where English Had No Place<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"903\">However, after graduation, Mina joined a major insurance company. Her work was primarily clerical, and there was no opportunity to use English at all.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1066\">\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1066\">\u201cI took the job out of a vague sense of urgency\u2014\u2018I need to find work\u2019\u2014but three years passed and I started thinking, \u2018Is this really what I want to be doing?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1196\">Despite spending years studying English, she now found herself not using it at all. This disconnect led to mounting frustration.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1303\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1303\">\u201cI\u2019ve been studying English for so long\u2026 why am I not using it? What was the point of all that effort?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1426\">Meanwhile, several of her coworkers had done working holidays abroad. Hearing their stories stirred something inside her.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1493\">Inspired by Others, and Realizing: \u201cI Really Do Love English\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1658\">Everyone who had done a working holiday spoke positively about the experience. They seemed confident and joyful when they talked about using English in daily life.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1790\">\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1790\">\u201cI want to be like them\u2014living abroad and using English every day.\u201d<br data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1732\" \/>\u201cI want to reconnect with English, seriously this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2029\">That\u2019s when \u201cstudying abroad\u201d started to feel like a real, tangible option for Mina.<br data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\" \/>And in her third year of work, she made the decision to resign\u2014and challenge herself with both a <strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2002\">language study program<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2028\">working holiday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2034\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2109\">Chapter 2: Why I Chose Cebu \u2013 The Case for Studying in the Philippines<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2165\">At First, Australia Was the Only Option in My Mind<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2455\">Mina\u2019s first plan after quitting her job was to head straight to Australia for a working holiday.<br data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\" \/>She had already experienced a three-month homestay there during high school, and was familiar with the atmosphere. The weather suited her, and she had always dreamed of living there again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2520\">But she also had one big concern: her current level of English.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2713\">\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2713\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a while since I studied\u2026 can I really handle a native English-speaking environment right away?\u201d<br data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2633\" \/>\u201cIf I want to use English at work, I really need to focus on speaking skills.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2840\">That\u2019s when she began to think she might need a <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2778\">\u201cstep zero\u201d<\/strong>\u2014a place to re-learn and rebuild her English foundation first.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2877\">I Only Discovered Cebu Recently<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3163\">Around that time, Mina started seeing more posts and videos about <strong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2973\">studying English in Cebu<\/strong> on social media.<br data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"2993\" \/>Up until then, the idea of studying English in the Philippines hadn\u2019t even crossed her mind. But the more she read reviews and experiences, the more she felt drawn to it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3193\">Three main points stood out:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3326\">\n<li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3239\">\n<p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3239\">It\u2019s affordable (great cost performance)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3275\">\n<p data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3275\">You can take one-on-one lessons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3326\">\n<p data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3326\">The study environment is immersive and intensive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3546\">In Australia, group classes are the norm\u2014and it can be hard to get enough speaking time. But in Cebu, you can have <strong data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3477\">six one-on-one lessons per day<\/strong>, which perfectly suited Mina\u2019s goal of speaking as much as possible.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3599\">Honestly, I Was Scared to Go to the Philippines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3668\">Despite the appeal, the decision wasn\u2019t easy. Mina had many doubts.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<p data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3773\">\u201cIsn\u2019t the Philippines dangerous?\u201d<br data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3709\" \/>\u201cIs it hygienic?\u201d<br data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3731\" \/>\u201cWhat\u2019s this I hear about weird smells?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3835\">The more she searched online, the more anxious she became.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3939\">\n<p data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3939\"><em data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3939\">\u201cTo be honest, I only chose the Philippines because I thought I had to\u2014just to improve my English.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3964\">But once she arrived&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4031\">\n<p data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4031\"><em data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4031\">\u201cIt was way better than I imagined. Actually, I had a blast!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4224\">The beautiful beaches, fun activities, friendly locals, and affordable cost of living\u2014everything about Cebu began to feel like a pleasant surprise.<br data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4183\" \/>Soon enough, Mina found herself thinking:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4251\">\n<p data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4251\"><em data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4251\">\u201cI\u2019m so glad I came.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"140\">Chapter 3: My Experience at 3D ACADEMY \u2013 A Personalized Learning Style<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"205\">I Let the Agent Choose the School\u2014And It Was the Right Call<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"395\">Mina attended one of Cebu\u2019s most popular language schools: <strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"280\">3D ACADEMY<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"284\" \/>Interestingly, she didn\u2019t choose the school herself\u2014it was recommended by the study abroad agent she consulted.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"551\">\n<p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"551\">\u201cI feel a little guilty saying this, but honestly, I just went with the school my agent suggested, saying, \u2018This would be a good fit for you\u2019 (laughs).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"720\">But once she arrived, she realized it was the <strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"622\">perfect environment<\/strong> for her. From the atmosphere and teacher quality to the location and dorm comfort\u2014it all clicked.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"781\">Six One-on-One Lessons a Day\u2014Focusing Fully on Speaking<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"891\">Mina chose a schedule with six <strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"844\">one-on-one lessons per day<\/strong>\u2014a decision she had made even before enrolling.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1052\">\n<p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1052\">\u201cGroup classes are easy to find in Australia. But in the Philippines, I wanted to take full advantage of the one-on-one format and really practice speaking.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1229\">This strategy worked. With more time to speak and more attention from instructors, she found herself <strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1201\">becoming the main character in every class<\/strong>\u2014and her output skyrocketed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1293\">Fully Customizable Lessons\u2014Even Casual Conversations Count<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1563\">One of the things Mina appreciated most about 3D ACADEMY was the <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1395\">freedom to customize each class<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\" \/>Depending on the teacher and the student\u2019s goals, the lessons could focus on grammar with textbooks, conversational skills, free talk, or even real-world roleplays.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<p data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1714\">\u201cEvery teacher had a different style. Some days it felt like we just chatted, but even that was valuable\u2014it was still time spent speaking English.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1931\">She especially enjoyed lessons focused on <strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1777\">American idioms<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1815\">phrases useful at restaurants<\/strong>. These were the kinds of things she could use immediately, and she found herself quickly applying what she learned.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1987\">The Streets of Cebu Became My Real-World Classroom<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2160\">Mina didn\u2019t stop practicing once class was over. She <strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2087\">put her new vocabulary and phrases to use<\/strong> during outings around Cebu\u2014ordering food, paying the bill, taking taxis.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2295\">\n<p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2295\">\u201cWhen I used what I\u2019d learned and people understood me, I was so excited! That moment of \u2018I did it!\u2019 really boosted my confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2499\">This constant cycle of learning and real-world application made her experience feel truly immersive. It was this synergy between <strong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2448\">classroom and life<\/strong> that made 3D ACADEMY such a special place for her.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2574\">\n<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2574\">\u201cThanks to this environment, I started thinking: English is fun again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2579\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2646\">Chapter 4: How My English Improved\u2014And the Confidence I Gained<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2722\">I Wanted to Change the \u201cI Can Write but Can\u2019t Speak\u201d Version of Myself<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2855\">With her academic background in English, Mina had always been confident in grammar and reading. But speaking was a different story.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2960\">\n<p data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2960\">\u201cI was comfortable writing, but speaking? That terrified me. I always worried about making mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3067\">Fortunately, the one-on-one lessons at 3D ACADEMY helped her <strong data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3066\">gradually replace fear with familiarity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3126\">Speaking English Every Day Helped Me Overcome My Fear<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3369\">Having six conversations a day with instructors meant that Mina was constantly using English, even when it felt awkward at first. But the teachers were friendly and supportive, and their encouragement helped her break through her hesitation.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3465\">\n<p data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3465\">\u201cTalking every day made the fear go away. Eventually, speaking English actually became fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3613\">She also made it a habit to <strong data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3541\">practice new words and phrases immediately<\/strong>, turning every lesson into an opportunity for reinforcement and growth.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3675\">My TOEIC Score Went Up\u2014Thanks to Better Listening Skills<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3838\">Although she wasn\u2019t studying for TOEIC specifically, Mina saw her score increase. She attributes this to the sheer volume of English she was exposed to each day.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3968\">\n<p data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3968\">\u201cMy ears adjusted to the rhythm and sounds of English. I could understand so much more, and that gave me a lot of confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4097\">Immersing herself in an English-speaking environment\u2014even for a relatively short period\u2014led to <strong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4096\">a noticeable transformation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4154\">I Remembered Why I Loved English in the First Place<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4254\">More than anything, Mina\u2019s biggest takeaway was that she <strong data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4253\">rediscovered her passion for English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4377\">\n<p data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4377\">\u201cBeing able to speak made me realize\u2014English is really fun. I\u2019m happy that I can finally use it as my own skill again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4605\">This renewed confidence didn\u2019t just improve her language skills\u2014it expanded her vision for the future.<br data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4484\" \/>English had become more than a subject. It was now <strong data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4604\">a tool for living, connecting, and building a new chapter in life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"170\">Chapter 5: Life Outside the Classroom \u2014 Beaches, Friendship, and a Bit of Luxury<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"218\">Weekend Trips to the Beach Became the Norm<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"310\">Before arriving in Cebu, Mina didn\u2019t expect much from her day-to-day life outside class.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"365\">\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"365\">\u201cI thought I\u2019d just relax in my room after lessons.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"432\">But her actual experience turned out to be a delightful surprise.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"517\">\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"517\">\u201cI never imagined I\u2019d end up going to the beach <em data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"506\">every single weekend<\/em>!\u201d (laughs)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"801\">From white-sand beaches and snorkeling to island hopping adventures, Cebu is full of <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"637\">irresistible blue temptations<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\" \/>Every weekend felt like a mini-vacation, offering not only a break from studying but also opportunities to practice English in real-life situations with locals.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"869\">Friendship Beyond Borders \u2014 Bonding with a Taiwanese Classmate<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1008\">One of her closest companions during her stay was a <strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"961\">Taiwanese classmate from her batch<\/strong>\u2014a student who joined 3D ACADEMY the same week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1128\">Despite coming from different countries and backgrounds, they quickly grew close through shared experiences and goals.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1282\">\u201cWe\u2019d go shopping, eat out together\u2026 Language and cultural differences didn\u2019t matter. We laughed so much, and I really enjoyed every moment with her.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1447\">Naturally, English became their common language. Even outside the classroom, <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1398\">Mina was constantly using English<\/strong>, gaining fluency through everyday conversations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1501\">Living Large in Cebu\u2014Before Heading to Australia<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1723\">Cebu\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1532\">low cost of living<\/strong> also helped make Mina\u2019s study abroad experience even more enjoyable.<br data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\" \/>Eating out, traveling, and weekend excursions didn\u2019t break the bank\u2014compared to Japan, everything felt more affordable.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1881\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1881\">\u201cAt first, I worried I was spending too much. But then I thought, \u2018Australia is going to be so expensive\u2014I should enjoy myself now while I can!\u2019\u201d (laughs)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2057\">This mindset shift allowed her to <strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1938\">enjoy life abroad<\/strong>, not just focus on studying\u2014a valuable experience for her upcoming working holiday and potential international career.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2119\">Learning and Fun Were All Part of the English Experience<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2285\">People often picture language learning as sitting at a desk with a textbook. But for Mina, <strong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2284\">the whole lifestyle in Cebu was part of her English learning journey<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2413\">\n<li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2324\">\n<p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2324\">Chatting with locals at the beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2375\">\n<p data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2375\">Reading menus and ordering food at restaurants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2413\">\n<p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2413\">Speaking English with friends daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2527\">\n<p data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2527\">\u201cIt might look like I was just having fun, but all of it was practice. I was speaking English the whole time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2649\">Mina&#8217;s life in Cebu was a perfect blend of learning and leisure\u2014a vivid chapter filled with joy, growth, and confidence.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2654\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2725\">Chapter 6: Dorm Life, Meals, and Daily Comforts \u2014 The Honest Truth<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2782\">Surprisingly Comfortable Dorm Life\u2014No Bugs or Rats!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2888\">When people think of studying in the Philippines, one of the biggest concerns is the living environment.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2981\">\n<p data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2981\">\u201cWill there be bugs? Is the bathroom clean?\u201d<br data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2939\" \/>Mina had the same worries before arriving.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3032\">But once she moved into the dorm at 3D ACADEMY&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<p data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3149\">\u201cHonestly, it was so much more comfortable than I expected! No bugs, no rats, and the cleaning staff came often.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3334\">The dorm was well-maintained, clean, and fully functional. Showers and toilets worked without issue, making the space <strong data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3333\">perfectly livable even for first-time international students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3365\">Wi-Fi That Actually Works<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3551\">While internet quality in the Philippines can vary by location, 3D\u2019s dorm passed the test.<br data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3460\" \/>Mina was able to <strong data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3529\">do homework, stream videos, and make video calls<\/strong> without major issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3621\">\n<p data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3621\">\u201cThere were a few slow moments, but overall, it worked just fine.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3741\">She could keep in touch with family and friends through LINE and social media, without feeling disconnected from home.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3795\">The Food? Not Great at First\u2014But It Grows on You<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3889\">3D ACADEMY provides <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3838\">three meals a day<\/strong>. Mina admits that at first, she wasn\u2019t a huge fan.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3991\">\n<p data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3991\">\u201cTo be honest, I was like\u2026 \u2018hmm\u2026\u2019 in the beginning. But I got used to it pretty quickly!\u201d (laughs)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4186\">Meals are generally tailored for Asian students and include flavors familiar to Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese palates. Some days feature Korean-style dishes, others have Taiwanese influences.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4275\">\n<p data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4275\">\u201cNow I even have favorite dishes. I think I\u2019ll miss the food once I\u2019m back in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4336\">Location, Price, and Teachers\u2014Everything Was Just Right<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4478\">One of 3D ACADEMY\u2019s strongest points is its <strong data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4405\">convenient location<\/strong>. Shopping malls, restaurants, and caf\u00e9s are all within walking distance.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4558\">\n<p data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4558\">\u201cI loved how I could just walk to get groceries or grab dinner after class.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4698\">The school\u2019s tuition was also affordable compared to other language schools, and <strong data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4697\">the quality of instruction exceeded her expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4810\">\n<p data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4810\">\u201cIt wasn\u2019t a case of \u2018you get what you pay for.\u2019 It felt like a hidden gem\u2014great teachers at a great price.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4852\">Any Downsides? \u2026Honestly, Not Really<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4935\">When asked to share any negative points, Mina paused for a while before replying:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"4978\">\n<p data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4978\">\u201cHmm\u2026 honestly, nothing comes to mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4980\" data-end=\"5130\">Of course, no place is perfect. But looking back on her experience as a whole, <strong data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5090\">she had no major complaints<\/strong>\u2014just fond memories of her time in Cebu.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"120\">Chapter 7: What I Want Future Students to Know<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"183\">Honestly, I Didn\u2019t Want to Go to the Philippines at First<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"325\">Although Mina ended up loving her study abroad experience in Cebu, she admits that her feelings before leaving Japan were far from positive.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"418\">\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"418\">\u201cI\u2019m a cautious person, so I honestly thought, \u2018Why do I have to go to the Philippines?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"574\">Everything she had read online or seen in the news painted a negative picture\u2014safety concerns, hygiene issues, bad smells. She was understandably nervous.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"718\">\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"718\">\u201cI chose the Philippines because I thought it was necessary for improving my English\u2014not because I wanted to go. It felt like a compromise.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"766\">But Once I Got There\u2026 It Was Actually Fun!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"845\">Despite her fears, once she arrived in Cebu, her impressions quickly changed.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"966\">\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"966\">\u201cYes, some places are dirty. Yes, there are smells. But once I started living here, none of that really bothered me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1164\">Locals were friendly, there were plenty of tourist spots to explore, and her daily life was filled with beaches, caf\u00e9s, and shopping trips. Before she knew it, <strong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1163\">excitement had replaced anxiety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1258\">\u201cIt was surprisingly easy to adapt. Now I wonder why I was so worried in the first place.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1321\">Cebu Offers the Best of Both Worlds: Language and Leisure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1540\">At 3D ACADEMY, Mina could focus on serious language study during the week\u2014and enjoy <strong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1460\">beaches, island hopping, shopping, and food trips<\/strong> on the weekends. For her, Cebu was the <strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1539\">perfect balance of learning and fun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1646\">\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1646\">\u201cSure, studying English can be tough. But Cebu is full of little rewards that make it all worthwhile.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1703\">Most importantly, Mina gained a new kind of confidence:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1784\">\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1784\">\u201cI realized that I really <em data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1738\">can<\/em> live abroad like this. That was huge for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1825\">To anyone still on the fence, she says:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1949\">\n<p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1949\">\u201cTake that first step. Cebu has so many wonderful things waiting\u2014you won\u2019t understand until you experience it yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2012\">Chapter 8: What I Brought\u2014What Helped and What Didn\u2019t<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2053\">Must-Have Item: My Vocabulary Books<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2118\">When asked what she was glad she brought, Mina didn\u2019t hesitate:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2219\">\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2219\">\u201cMy vocabulary books\u2014specifically the Target series (1000 \/ 1400 \/ 1900). I used them every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2386\">Thanks to her school background, Mina already had a solid grasp of grammar. But in Cebu, following fast-paced conversations and lessons required a strong vocabulary.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2471\">\n<p data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2471\">\u201cJust knowing more words made everything the teachers said easier to understand.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2522\">Reviewing Grammar in Japan Was the Right Call<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2675\">Since all lessons in Cebu are taught in English, many students find it tough at first to follow grammar explanations. Mina, however, had no such issue.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2816\">\n<p data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2816\">\u201cIf I hadn\u2019t reviewed my grammar beforehand, I don\u2019t think I could\u2019ve followed lessons about things like the present perfect continuous.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2954\">Her advice: make sure you <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2882\">have a solid foundation in grammar<\/strong> before arriving. It\u2019ll make your time in class so much more productive.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3067\">\n<p data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3067\">\u201cTry to get to a point where you can explain basic grammar in your own words. That\u2019ll make a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3117\">Most of My Stuff? Honestly, I Didn\u2019t Need It<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3191\">On the other hand, Mina found that she had <strong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3176\">overpacked<\/strong> for Cebu life.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3279\">\n<p data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3279\">\u201cI brought a lot of daily items from Japan, but I could\u2019ve bought all of them here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3422\">Cebu has large shopping malls, and nearly everything\u2014clothes, toiletries, stationery\u2014is readily available and <strong data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3407\">much cheaper<\/strong> than in Japan.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3514\">\n<p data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3514\">\u201cLooking back, I wish I\u2019d packed lighter. The cost of living here is seriously amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3547\">What Helped vs. What Didn\u2019t<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3568\"><strong data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3566\">Useful items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3741\">\n<li data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3625\">\n<p data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3625\">A foldable umbrella (great for sudden tropical rain)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3679\">\n<p data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3679\">A portable charger (especially for long days out)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3741\">\n<p data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3741\">One or two nicer outfits (for dinners or special occasions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3769\"><strong data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3767\">Not-so-useful items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3952\">\n<li data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3824\">\n<p data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3824\">Japanese shampoo and detergent (available locally)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3892\">\n<p data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3892\">Too many pens and notebooks (local convenience stores had them)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3952\">\n<p data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3952\">Multiple pairs of shoes (she only really used one or two)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4010\">Final Takeaway: Pack Light, But Prepare Your English<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4174\">It\u2019s easy to overprepare for something as unfamiliar as studying abroad. But Mina says that <strong data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4130\">two things matter most<\/strong>: your language skills and your flexibility.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4328\">\n<p data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4328\">\u201cForget packing your suitcase full. If you come with the right mindset\u2014and a decent handle on vocabulary and grammar\u2014Cebu will take care of the rest!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"131\">Chapter 9: Life After Graduation \u2013 What\u2019s Next for Mina<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"192\">After Studying in Cebu, Her Next Destination: Australia<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"341\">After completing her language studies at 3D ACADEMY, Mina already had her next goal in sight: returning to <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"340\">Australia on a working holiday visa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"449\">\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"449\">\u201cI did a short study abroad program in Australia during high school, and I\u2019ve always wanted to go back.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"590\">Having strengthened her <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"494\">speaking skills<\/strong> in Cebu, she now plans to take the next step by gaining <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"589\">real work experience using English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"651\">Four Months of Language School, Then Into the Workforce<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"827\">Mina\u2019s working holiday plan begins with <strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"744\">four months of study at a local language school<\/strong> in Australia. After that, she plans to start working part-time to support herself.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"958\">\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"958\">\u201cI want to put the English I learned in Cebu into action. I want to challenge myself and see if it really works in a real job.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1119\">This marks a shift from \u201cstudying English\u201d to \u201cusing English.\u201d For Mina, her time in Cebu was the <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1118\">preparation phase for becoming a real-world English user<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1162\">Still Figuring Out Her Specific Dream<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1301\">At this stage, Mina doesn\u2019t have a specific job or company in mind. But she\u2019s not in a rush\u2014she\u2019s more focused on expanding her horizons.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1445\">\u201cSomeday, I\u2019d love to work abroad using English. But for now, I want to take it one step at a time and figure out what I really want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1625\">After studying abroad, she gained more than just English ability\u2014she also gained the <strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1573\">courage to jump into new environments<\/strong>. That\u2019s opened up a world of possibilities for her.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1678\">Staying True to the Passion That Started It All<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1881\">Mina\u2019s love of English has been with her since high school. Although she drifted away from it during her time working in Japan, her experience in Cebu allowed her to <strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1880\">rediscover her core motivation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1951\">\n<p data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1951\">\u201cI think I\u2019ll always want to live a life where I can use English.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2171\">Even if she doesn\u2019t have a clear future vision yet, her passion for English will continue to guide her path forward. This journey will surely give her the <strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2136\">strength and inspiration<\/strong> she needs for whatever comes next.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2238\">Chapter 10: Editor\u2019s Note \u2013 The Power of \u201cLoving English\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2317\">Through Mina\u2019s story, one message came through clearly to our editorial team:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2386\"><strong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2386\">Loving something has the power to move your life in big ways.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2620\">Mina spent her high school and college years immersed in English, but her first job after graduation had nothing to do with the language. She worked hard in that role for three years, all the while feeling a growing sense of unease:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2665\">\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2665\">\u201cIs this really what I want to be doing?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2753\">Deep down, she knew the answer. She <strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2720\">loved English<\/strong>\u2014and that feeling never left her.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2884\">By listening to that inner voice and acting on it, Mina was able to <strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2845\">face English again<\/strong> and rediscover the joy of speaking it.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<p data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3014\">\u201cOnce I started to speak it, I remembered how much fun English can be. It made me realize just how much I\u2019ve always loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3238\">From one-on-one classes at 3D ACADEMY, to weekend adventures, to friendships with people from all over the world\u2014every part of her Cebu experience helped her <strong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3194\">practice English<\/strong> and, more importantly, <strong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3237\">enrich her life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3361\">Now, she\u2019s getting ready for the next chapter in Australia. New experiences, new friends, and new growth await her there.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3512\">In the end, her greatest takeaway from studying abroad wasn\u2019t just improved English skills\u2014it was the <strong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3511\">courage and flexibility to thrive overseas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3517\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3552\">A Message to Future Students:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3621\">If you\u2019re considering studying abroad, and you\u2019re feeling unsure&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3667\">\n<p data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3667\"><strong data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3667\">Trust your passion\u2014just like Mina did.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3760\">That one step forward might just lead you to a version of yourself you\u2019ve never met before.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/>\n<p><strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"81\">\u25b6 Read this story in Japanese<\/strong><br data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"84\" \/><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/3d-universal.com\/blogs\/2016\/08\/3d-academy-%e7%95%99%e5%ad%a6%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93%e8%a8%98%ef%bc%9amina%e3%81%95%e3%82%93.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"168\">\u7559\u5b66\u3067\u300c\u82f1\u8a9e\u304c\u597d\u304d\u300d\u3092\u53d6\u308a\u623b\u3059\u65c5\u3078\uff5c\u793e\u4f1a\u4eba\u3092\u7d4c\u3066\u518d\u51fa\u767a\u3057\u305fMina\u3055\u3093\u306e\u30bb\u30d6\u4f53\u9a13\u8a18<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7401,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-testimonials-real-voices"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.6 (Yoast SEO v25.6) - 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