Message from the Student Body

(Excerpt from the Farewell Address)

Looking back, our seniors have always walked ahead of us junior classmen and shown us the way. We have felt close to our senior classmen and have admired your brilliant presence and followed your examples.
Each and every day I spent with my senior colleagues is a cherished memory. When I entered the MIC, I did not have a chance to get involved with the senior classmen due to the new coronavirus. In the early days of my enrollment, when I did not know what to expect, the seniors kindly approached me and supported me in various ways. When I was worried about my academic work, you gently leaned on me and said, “Whenever you are worried, feel free to talk to us. I will always be there to help you. I remember being impressed by the way the seniors took the initiative in the activities of the alumni association and so completely entertained our visitors with your diverse ideas. We followed your examples of crisp action, of making efforts for the sake of others and not forgetting to enjoy oneself. When I made mistakes, you warmly encouraged me, and sometimes, out of consideration for us junior students, you gave us the strict guidance we needed. Everything was a memory for me, and I longed to be a part of it. And we learned a lot from watching them constantly making efforts in your endeavors. Although we are anxious about whether we are now as good as our senior colleagues, we will continue to work hard, remembering what we did with them and hoping to surpass them.

I would like to share words of encouragement with those of you who may be dealing with such hardships: “Chest, senpai. Kibare”. This is a phrase often used in a dialect of Kagoshima Prefecture, where I am from. It means, “Senpai, please put your best foot forward and do your best”. However, when you can’t do anything even if you try your best, please stop for a while and take a rest. And I think it is also important to share your suffering with all of your fellow alumni.
And once you have refreshed your mind and body, keep moving forward again, one step at a time. And please believe keenly that “you will never be defeated.” I believe that by being resolute, you will be able to achieve something someday. The memories of your four years at Miyazaki International College, your friends, family, your junior colleagues, and the faculty and staff who have taken care of you will become the driving force that will push you forward and pave the way for you. We, the remaining students, are sincerely grateful to have met our wonderful and precious senior classmates at Miyazaki International College, and we will always support you.

Message from the Graduating Class

(Excerpt from the Message from the Graduating Class)

Four years ago this spring, we entered Miyazaki International College. Looking back over the past four years, it seems as if our college life has passed in the blink of an eye from the time we entered Miyazaki International College until today. Our generation was hit by the spread of the new coronavirus a year after we entered the college. As a result, for several months, we were unable to attend classes in person and were forced to live without seeing our teachers and friends. I remember that I was very confused and anxious about taking online classes alone in my room, staring at a computer screen. This experience made me think about how precious everyday life is. In the midst of such an uncertain college life, I began to wonder about my future dream. It was the educational internship that helped me to solidify my decision to become a teacher. During the training, I was able to experience not only the appeal of the teaching profession, but also its sense of mission and responsibility. I shed tears because I was not satisfied with the results of the research class I gave during the educational training. At that time, I realized how important it is to create lessons while seriously confronting the children in front of me, and at the same time, I felt frustrated by my own lack of knowledge and ability. It was this experience that enabled me to use my frustration as a basis for continuing to work hard toward my dream.
I was able to continue my efforts in a positive manner not only because of my desire to overcome my inadequacies. It was also because of the help of my teachers, who were sometimes strict and sometimes warm in their guidance, and the support of many friends. Whenever I look back on the past, I truly believe that I could never have accomplished this alone. I will never forget the days we spent helping each other, encouraging each other, and sometimes clashing with each other. I believe that the importance of learning together with like-minded people and never giving up and continuing to work hard will definitely help me in my future life as a teacher. I am filled with gratitude for the professors and colleagues who supported us. Thank you very much.
“Every adversity, trouble, and obstacle I’ve experienced in my life has made me stronger.”
These are the words of Walt Disney, who never lost heart, maintained his creativity, persevered in his efforts, and succeeded. I am where I am today because of these words. I believe that you, my junior classmates, will face many difficulties in your college life. Remember that these difficulties are worthwhile things that will make you stronger.

As we move forward in the rough and tumble of society, I am sure that many difficulties await us. At such times, I hope to make use of the knowledge and experience I acquired at Miyazaki International College, listen to the advice of my superiors and seniors, and mature big and strong, without being discouraged by the difficulties I face.