Global Career Talk with Fung Scholars in Tokyo

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, 4 th 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.

Ai Koyama (FS17/18, the University of Tokyo, Alumni)

Communicating with students encouraged me to have a broader view apart from my daily job. I want more networking with others.

Mingze Suen (FS18/19, The University of Tokyo, 2nd year student)

I am very thankful that Fung Scholarships gave me the chance to meet people who are enthusiastic and eager to know more about the global world. I benefited a lot from talking and sharing opinions with other students.

Yuki Otaka (FS19/20, the University of Tokyo, 2nd year student)

I think it was so useful moment. I'm applying to USTEP (University-wide Student Exchange Program) next year and I was able to get some advice from seniors. Not only that, I listened some useful information about jobhunting or working.

Comments from participants

Organizers

Hiromichi Wada (FS18/19) Fourth year student at the University of Tokyo, Major: Sociology

Yuting Cai (FS19/20) Second year student at the University of Tokyo, Major: International Relations

Kanae Wada (FS18/19) Fourth year student at the University of Tokyo, Major: Economics