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Messages from students who have realized their growth
We asked students about the appeal of the interdisciplinary seminar
I was able to develop the courage to take on challenges and the strength to continue.
Faculty Faculty of Humanities Department of British and American Studies
Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Kitazono High School
Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Kitazono High School
Q. Please tell us if you have noticed any changes or growth within yourself as a result of the inter-departmental seminar.
I have gotten into the habit of writing down my plans and notes in my planner.
I had tried to make taking notes a habit before taking this course, but I gave up after three days, using the effort required to record them and the lack of urgency as excuses. I realized my poor planning skills and the limitations of managing tasks in my head, so I decided to use this opportunity to overcome them. When I shared this with the other students in my diary after class, I received sympathetic and supportive comments, and even received words of encouragement from a company representative who said, "Take notes to forget. Become a note-taking maniac!" As my activities gradually became busier, the planner where I wrote down my plans and tasks became a tool that allowed me to leave the burden behind.
I still keep a schedule book and notes.
I had tried to make taking notes a habit before taking this course, but I gave up after three days, using the effort required to record them and the lack of urgency as excuses. I realized my poor planning skills and the limitations of managing tasks in my head, so I decided to use this opportunity to overcome them. When I shared this with the other students in my diary after class, I received sympathetic and supportive comments, and even received words of encouragement from a company representative who said, "Take notes to forget. Become a note-taking maniac!" As my activities gradually became busier, the planner where I wrote down my plans and tasks became a tool that allowed me to leave the burden behind.
I still keep a schedule book and notes.
Q. How did your post-class diary entries and interviews with career consultants affect your activities in the inter-departmental seminar?
I don't usually keep a diary, and it was hard to write after every class, but by verbalizing my learning and feelings about the content-rich activities, I was able to objectively see my own changes and growth. Also, by looking at my classmates' diaries, I was able to see how they felt about their work, and I became more aware of the fact that we were working together.
I think the interview with the career consultant was very effective in helping me to reaffirm the basic working skills I need to develop and to organize my thoughts around my busy life.
I think the interview with the career consultant was very effective in helping me to reaffirm the basic working skills I need to develop and to organize my thoughts around my busy life.
Q. What was the best thing about taking the inter-departmental seminar?
I was able to develop the courage to take on challenges and the strength to persevere.
In the past, I often refrained from raising my hand or speaking up because I felt embarrassed about failing, but I realized that finding the courage to do so would lead to my own growth and could even benefit others. There were many difficult times during the project when I wanted to give up, but by sharing the challenges with the other members and working through them while imagining myself as a more mature person after achieving my goal and consulting with people close to me, I was finally able to complete the project and gain confidence in my tenacity.
Being able to become a team member who can support each other in a caring way is a big reason why I think this seminar was worthwhile.
In the past, I often refrained from raising my hand or speaking up because I felt embarrassed about failing, but I realized that finding the courage to do so would lead to my own growth and could even benefit others. There were many difficult times during the project when I wanted to give up, but by sharing the challenges with the other members and working through them while imagining myself as a more mature person after achieving my goal and consulting with people close to me, I was finally able to complete the project and gain confidence in my tenacity.
Being able to become a team member who can support each other in a caring way is a big reason why I think this seminar was worthwhile.