Four Years of Rediscovering Myself at Eikei University of Hiroshima

Before entering Eikei University of Hiroshima, I didn’t have any particular dreams or aspirations. I simply thought, “I want to find what I truly want to do at this university.” I was just an ordinary high school student without a clear vision for the future. After graduating from high school, I became passionate about cycling and spent much of my time exploring various places.

There were three main reasons I chose Eikei University of Hiroshima. First, I was attracted to the environment where I would be encouraged to speak English regularly. Second, the “Project-Based Learning” offered practical learning through collaboration with real companies—something I believed I couldn’t experience at other universities. Third, I wanted to try living on my own. I saw living independently, away from my parents, as a valuable opportunity for personal growth.

Through my studies at Eikei University of Hiroshima, my goals and vision gradually became clearer. What stood out most was the opportunity to reflect deeply on myself. During university life, I had chances to engage in self-analysis, which helped me understand myself better. As a result, I was able to start shaping the dreams and aspirations that had previously been vague.

Among the courses, the Project-Based Learning had a significant impact on me. It gave me the opportunity to imagine myself working in society. Specifically, I learned how to identify issues and explore approaches to solving them together with my group members (colleagues). Through this process, I developed foresight, strategy, and energetic drive. I also learned the importance of teamwork in solving problems and gained global collaboration.

Although I’m not yet sure exactly how I’ll contribute at my future workplace, I want to explore that path while taking pride in my actions and efforts.

To future students and juniors, I want to share something I felt strongly at Eikei University of Hiroshima: “People are often kinder and warmer than you expect.” I used to struggle with asking others for help and would sometimes get stuck trying to handle problems on my own. However, when I did hit a wall, the faculty and staff at Eikei University of Hiroshima were there to support me and helped me catch up. Going forward, I want to be someone others can rely on, and I’ll actively support my juniors when they seek advice.