[Event Report & Archive Video Release] "My Future Self 2," a Seminar for Students to Think About Their Future Life Plans
Event Date
Event Venue
December 16, 2022
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, we held "My Future Self 2," a seminar for students to think about their future life plans.
In this second session, we welcomed three speakers: Ms. Ai Koike (General Partner, THE CREATIVE FUND, LLP), Dr. Kota Satake (CEO, CureApp, Inc. / Pulmonologist, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center), and Ms. Akiko Takemi (Policy and External Affairs, Business Alliance Promotion Office, Medley, Inc.). These speakers, men and women in their 30s who are experiencing marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, spoke candidly about the life choices they have made to get where they are today, as well as tips and strategies for balancing parenting and a career. The event provided an opportunity for students to think about their future careers.
An archived video of this seminar is available for all Keio students, faculty, and staff.
Archived Video
Please access and watch the video from the Box link below (requires keio.jp authentication).
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please contact us at [ keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp ].
Here are some comments from the participants:
● I realized that it's okay not to have a clear image of my future job yet. It was also significant to hear from Dr. Satake that no matter where you work, you can pursue self-improvement depending on your mindset and how you use your time. I was also strongly inspired to practice Ms. Takemi's approach of steady, real-time life management, and Ms. Koike's attitude of continuous learning, flexibility, and the "as long as you're alive, things will work out" mindset. Thank you very much.
● They didn't just talk about their successes and highlights, but also openly shared their struggles and hardships. For me, who has only wondered how adults live their lives, it was reassuring—though it may sound strange—to learn that adults are human too, and they live by overcoming one thing at a time. They repeatedly mentioned the importance of enjoying life, and I learned the significance of skillfully managing one's own emotions to get by.
● It was very enjoyable to hear various perspectives from people with diverse experiences. It was easy to understand what they thought and what they did, and I felt a connection to these individuals who are in positions I wouldn't normally be able to speak with. I sincerely felt that I want to be like the three speakers.
● Their talks were very easy to understand, and I was very impressed that they spoke directly to the students. They also answered each question carefully, giving a consistent impression of their thoroughness. I feel that it was a very valuable experience.
● It was a great learning experience to hear realistic accounts of the life paths of successful Keio University alumni. I felt that the problems one faces after graduation have a certain universality, and I think the students (and myself) were very encouraged by the speakers' candid stories of how they boldly overcame them. As a faculty member, I also had some realizations about the role of the humanities in the university, and it was a very beneficial time. I was also deeply moved by the words of Vice-President Okuda, who said she thinks daily about what diversity truly is.
● Unlike typical career seminars featuring successful professionals, this one allowed me to hear raw stories about both their private lives and work, including their struggles, how they dealt with difficulties, and it resonated deeply with me, even as someone who is already working. They all seem to have had very eventful lives, but I was able to hear concrete stories about how they view things positively, how they seize luck and opportunities, how they build networks for that purpose, and what they do to build up their skills day by day. This provided very useful hints for my own future.
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