For someone like me who is away from my family, I am truly grateful to my new-found friends and especially the Filipino community for being my second family here in IUJ. They never failed to give their support and helping hand in times of need. Last but not the least, thanks to our families and friends both here and back home. Nevertheless, as I stand here, I would like to say once again “thank you, Professor.” And to the supervisors of my fellow graduates, I thank you all on behalf of them. To my supervisor, Professor Jim Lin – I felt words were not enough to really convey my gratitude to him. Thank you to our professors for sharing your expertise in your respective fields. I thank IUJ, particularly its management and staff for having us here and taking care of us. But we overcome our fears, we learn from others, and in the end, we grew and flourished.Īs we recall these fond memories, let us not forget those people who helped us along the way. When we first stepped out of our comfort zones, we faced challenges and hardships. These are day-to-day moments that have slowly molded us to becoming who we are two years fast forward to today. And no one can ever forget how relieved we were when we finally handed our final reports to OAA. We smile as we remember being anxious as we walk towards our supervisor’s office or when we wait for them in the zoom for a meeting. Then in the latter part of our academic life, we recall sleepless nights because of thesis and research reports. We even recall times when we exchange ideas and beliefs that even sometime ended up with heated debates. We eat together, study together, celebrate successes together, and explore together. We recall being home sicked.īut we also remember when we found our circle of friends. We recall missing local foods in our country which are difficult to cook here. And as we settle down in IUJ, we recall thinking about our family and loved ones back home. We longed to learn together with these great people from all over the world. We recall the excitement when we finally had our first face-to-face class and the eagerness to meet our classmates in person. And recall the unforgettable take home and open book exams that would make us stare blankly for hours. We recall attending TA sessions and hear sounds of pots and children as students strike a balance between studies and family life. We recall moments when we attended classes online and how we struggle from slow internet. But for us sitting in this hall, it is our IUJ life. And as I think of what I want to share with you today, I can’t help but recall what has happened in the past two years.įor the world, it is a pandemic. It is my great honor and privilege to stand before you to deliver a speech on behalf of the GSIR Class of 2022. And with that, please allow me say: Congratulations, my fellow graduates. Today, as I see our class gathered in this hall, it is a proof that we all had succeeded. But we fought hard and worked hard to rise to the challenges before us. We studied in an environment we had never been before. Two years ago, most of us may have been worrying whether we will be able to go to Japan for our graduate studies here in IUJ. Honorable guests, Chairman Utsuda, President Itami, Dean Myoe and Dean Lee, Faculty, Friends, family, guests, and especially, the graduates, the class of 2022. Center for Language Education and Research.Graduate School of International Management. Graduate School of International Relations.External Accreditation and Internal Quality Assurance.
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