{"id":3771,"date":"2026-03-17T15:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T06:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/?post_type=alumni&#038;p=3771"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T02:24:25","slug":"hamasaki-nazuna","status":"publish","type":"alumni","link":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/about\/alumni\/hamasaki-nazuna\/","title":{"rendered":"HAMASAKI Nazuna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Active Learning Environment Where Motivated Peers Come Together<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I Didn\u2019t Want a Passive University Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During high school, I often questioned the routine of studying solely to pass entrance exams for highly ranked universities. I wanted to think about things from a broader perspective and connect with people from diverse backgrounds. While searching for such an environment, I discovered Eikei University of Hiroshima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opportunity to learn across disciplines beyond the boundaries of the humanities and sciences, the practical learning offered through <a href=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/academics\/feature\/pbl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Project-Based Learning (PBL)<\/a>, and the campus where I could interact with <a href=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/international-affairs\/on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">international students<\/a> on a daily basis\u2014all of these elements created the ideal environment for the active, self\u2011driven university life I had been seeking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/11A4546-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/11A4546-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/11A4546-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/11A4546-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/11A4546-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/11A4546-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Realizing How Narrow My Perspective Was\u2014A Lesson Learned in the Mountains of the Philippines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most memorable learning experiences during my time at Eikei University of Hiroshima was the overseas volunteer program offered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/academics\/feature\/practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Experiential and Practical Programs<\/a>. I visited an elementary and junior high school located deep in the mountains of the Philippines, where I encountered ways of life, cultural norms, and educational environments completely different from those in Japan.<br>Everything was surprising, but at the same time, it made me realize just how narrow my perspective had been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping into an unfamiliar world and continuing to engage with local people\u2014even when I felt uncertain\u2014greatly strengthened my <a href=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/academics\/outline\/competencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Energetic drive<\/a>, one of the five competencies emphasized at Eikei University of Hiroshima. This experience sparked my interest in many different fields and gave me the confidence to dive into anything that caught my attention without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eikei University of Hiroshima is full of peers who take initiative and act boldly. Being surrounded by such people has always encouraged me, and I naturally developed the mindset of \u201cLet me try it first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-11-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-11-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-11-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-11-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-11-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-11-2-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-9-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-9-3.jpg 722w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-9-3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toward a Society Where People and Organizations Can Meet in the Best Possible Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduation, I hope to contribute to creating a society where individuals can thrive in environments that truly fit who they are\u2014starting from the field of recruitment. Reflecting on my own job\u2011hunting experience, I felt that Japan\u2019s current standardized hiring system sometimes fails to convey a candidate\u2019s full potential and uniqueness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a conventional entry sheet or a short interview often cannot capture a person\u2019s real strengths or what makes them exceptional. Through a role that bridges people and organizations\u2014determining <em>\u201cthis workplace is right for this person\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cthis company needs talent like this\u201d<\/em>\u2014I want to help ensure that both employees and employers can find greater happiness and fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-10-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-10-2-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-10-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-10-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-10-2-1537x2048.jpg 1537w, https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Image-10-2.jpg 1774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message to Prospective Students and Juniors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During your four years at university\u2014a period that feels both long and short\u2014I hope you will visit many places, meet many people, and broaden and deepen your interests. Being just a little bit busy often turns out to be the most enjoyable way to spend your student life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes me truly grateful for having entered Eikei University of Hiroshima is that I was surrounded by peers who took initiative and acted boldly. The days I spent with such proactive and inspiring classmates greatly expanded my world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/news\/3751\/\">[Degree Project] Public Presentation and Poster Presentation &#8211; EIKEI UNIVERSITY OF HIROSHIMA(Japan)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3763,"template":"","class_list":["post-3771","alumni","type-alumni","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumni\/3771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumni"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alumni"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumni\/3771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4068,"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumni\/3771\/revisions\/4068"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}