Academics
Message from a current student
RADJADALLE M. Caesarian Maghriby and KUBE Yolah Casseldah
September 2023 admission/October 2024 admission
from Indonesia/from Botswana
Discussing the Unique Features and Appeal of Eikei University of Hiroshima
I want to change the world. I want to understand the world. That desire brought me to Eikei University of Hiroshima.
Yolah: Even before I enrolled, I had a desire to solve the problem of youth unemployment in my home country of Botswana. But I wasn’t quite sure yet what I needed to study or how to go about it. That’s when I learned about Eikei University of Hiroshima at an online education fair hosted by the Japanese Embassy.
Radja: I see. I had a similar experience. At first, my desire to “study abroad” came first. My wish to experience different cultures gradually led to an interest in international cooperation.
Yolah: In my case, when I learned about Eikei University of Hiroshima’s Project-Based Learning (PBL), I thought, “Ah, this is the place.” I was really drawn to the fact that I wouldn’t just be acquiring knowledge, but would be learning while tackling real-world social issues.
Radja: That’s definitely a big factor. I was also drawn to the environment in Hiroshima. The chance to study in a city steeped in history and to meet people from diverse backgrounds was the deciding factor for me.
The broader perspective gained through learning shapes the foundation of your future.
Yolah: After enrolling, through repeated PBL experiences of researching and analyzing social issues and devising solutions as a team, I gained the ability to view issues from multiple perspectives. In particular, I had the opportunity to research gender-based violence (GBV), which made me keenly aware of its severity and its impact on society.
Radja: That sounds like an amazing experience. Your interests became more concrete through your studies, didn’t they?
Yolah: That’s right. From there, my interest in gender and women’s studies grew stronger, and now I want to get involved in efforts to achieve gender equality and protect people in vulnerable positions.
Radja: For me too, it started with a vague interest in international cooperation, but through my classes my direction gradually became clearer.
Yolah: How did that change?
Radja: The “Security Studies” course was particularly influential. As I learned about the mechanisms of peace and conflict, my interests crystallized into fields like security and diplomacy.
Yolah: It feels like what you learn in class directly connects to your future, doesn’t it?
Radja: That’s right. I think the broad framework of international cooperation has helped me pinpoint the specific areas I want to focus on.
Specialized learning transforms into the power to drive social change.
Yolah: After graduation, I want to contribute to society by addressing issues of gender equality and gender-based violence (GBV). My studies at Eikei University of Hiroshima have made that aspiration even clearer.
Radja: That’s great. I plan to continue studying in the field of security and, in the future, aim to work as a diplomat involved in peace and international cooperation.
Yolah: To everyone who is about to enroll, I hope you’ll actively seek out a wide variety of experiences. There’s so much to learn outside the classroom too!
Radja: My advice is to prioritize getting to know yourself first. Finding what you want to do and deepening that interest is what makes learning truly rewarding.
For those who want to ask their own questions and pursue their own learning, those who want to share their ideas through research, and those who want to change society — Eikei University of Hiroshima is a truly inspiring environment.