

Yusuke Nagakubo and Mitsufumi Nishimura: "Unless you give it a try, you can’t even fail."
Nagakubo: I belonged to a very strict club in my high school. When I was in the first year, we made a mistake and every member in the...


Rika Yamanishi & Furi Yamamoto: "Lacrosse is not just playing, but building strategies for
Rika Yamanishi: The reason why I joined the lacrosse team was not because the sport itself intrigued me, but rather, the members did....


MEGUKO Volunteer Circle (Sumire, Sota, Yukari): Episodes from the tour in Philippines
Episodes from the tour in the Philippines. Sota: When I had a chance to talk with a small boy, he asked me, “how old are you?” I was a...


Eiko Jayoung Takahashi: "I think just the slightest form of kindness makes others feel better,
I think everyone has a passion—we just don’t get to share it with many different people. The only people you get to talk to are your...


Phillip Milbouer: "Skills may come from the bloodline, but the passion of doing something is di
My whole family has a history in music. My great aunt was an organist for a church, my dad’s a professional bassist, my mom sings, and...


Mr. Charles McJilton: "Passion is just a reflection of your values in practice."
Follow your bliss. Follow what makes you feel alive. For me, passion is just a reflection of your values in practice. I chose to go live...


Ms. Momoko Friedenberg: "I’ve always gone with the flow, and though it has its ups and downs, t
When I graduated Sophia, I never would have pictured myself living in America with an international marriage to my husband and a stable...


Professor Okada Hanako: "My life has definitely had the lows, but I’ve had my highs as well.&qu
I was offered a job at an international school, but I had to leave a year later because I got very sick. After two years of battling my...


Yutaro Yamamoto: "In the most difficult times, just smile and lead others."
先輩たちが留学生と仲良くしていて羨ましく思っていた。自分の英語が通じないかもしれないと怖かったからだ。だからこそ、SISECをみんなが楽しく過ごせるように盛り上げたいという思いでこのサークルの会長になった。でも、英語でどう盛り上げたら良いか分からず悩んだ。だから、英語をもっ...


Tasha Radzuan: "Playing sports has become a part of me."
Playing sports has become a part of me. During high school, I joined many clubs like debate team to search for something I might be...