Global Career Talk with Fung Scholars in Tokyo/ Kanae Wada
Regarding the objectives proposed in the proposal, the very first event initiated by Fung Scholars in Tokyo ended up with a big success. The event was participated by 16 Fung Scholars, including two University of Tokyo (UTokyo) alumni. As most of the members came from different grades and majors, it became a very precious opportunity for networking and meeting new people. In addition, it became a very meaningful moment for us to reconsider careers by talking with people from different backgrounds and listening to Utokyo alumni who shared
their experiences and stories regarding their career. We talked mainly about how students can make good use of the experience of studying abroad. At the end, Fung Scholars in Tokyo were very grateful for the event. This event surely gave all the Fung Scholars a strong motivation to communicate and network more with other Fung Scholars. Therefore, it can be said that the very first Fung Scholars event initiated by Fung Scholars in Tokyo marked a very good start of the Fung Scholars Tokyo Chapter.
Comments from participants Misato Terasoma （FS18/19, the University of Tokyo, 4th year student） I am currently 4th year at the University and I’ve already decided the company that I am going to work from April. I was a bit worried about the work & career after the graduation. It was a wonderful opportunity to talk with everyone out there. I really appreciate Wada-san and other members of Tokyo chapter who planned this event. I was expecting to talk with those who’s working about my worry on careers, but it was more than that. We shared our thoughts not only on the job-hunting and careers (from the practical aspects) but also our dreams, as well as goals that seem difficult to achieve but are attractive. It was a stimulating conversation and I hope to have future opportunities like this.
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