Pictured at the Community Kitchen. (Pictured center)
The greatest attraction of SI Programs is that “To maximize my own possibility.” When I studied abroad in high school, I had bad experiences to discuss with students from different nationalities. I could not speak up my own opinion because I was caught up in the active emotion by other students. I could not express my opinion even when I was asked to do so. After this experience, I became to dislike discussion, but then I found SI Programs. In the SI Programs, I can learn not only the method of logical thinking taught by Japanese instructors, but also how to make an assertion in English taught by foreign instructors. In addition, international residents participating in the programs have different nationalities, and also Japanese residents have various backgrounds. To discuss with such residents is very stimulating experience for me. Through the SI Programs, I am able to find discussion interesting. Since I want to play an active role internationally in the future, participating in SI Programs is bridge of my dreams.
(School of Political Science and Economics, S.M.)
