CASE 01
Graduate Student at Akita International University Graduate School of Global Communication and Language
Ms. Y.M.
College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS), 2023
To those who are worried about going to graduate school or about their future after graduation
I think that if you are even slightly interested in something, it’s best to give it a try. Of course that is easier said than done, but putting yourself out there even 1mm while relying others can often lead to surprising results. “What do I like and what do I not like? Why do I feel that way?” As you try different things, and ask yourself these questions to self-analyze and introspect, little by little, your path will become clear.
When I entered university, I couldn’t picture myself job hunting, so I began searching for another path
Did self-analysis during my search period and discovered my area of interest
Came across the website for AIU while trying to figure out how to pursue my area of interest
Fortunately, a online information session for graduate school at AIU was introduced in one of my classes, so I participated and decided to pursue postgraduate studies
Prepared for my application (requesting recommendation letters, language test scores, research proposal and personal statement, CV, etc.)
Applied following a online meeting with a professor from AIU
Received acceptance and began procedures for entering AIU
April
2023
2023
Applied for the pre-enrollment studies program and commenced graduate school studies
September
2023
2023
Formally entered Akita International University Graduate School of Global Communication and Language
