山田友子

プログラムを通じて、どのような力が身につきましたか？

• 異なる文化や価値観への理解
• 多文化コミュニケーション力

プログラムを通じて、どのような変化や成果がありましたか？

  Through this program, I became aware of communication patterns that I had always taken for granted.
  In discussions among Japanese people, I had naturally assumed that reading the room before speaking was the right approach. However, in a multicultural collaborative learning environment, speaking up first, even before your thoughts are fully formed, was valued.
  Noticing what we take for granted is incredibly difficult, but it was thanks to OSIP that I was able to become aware of these unconscious assumptions.

プログラムでの学びを、今後どのように生かしたいと考えていますか？

  Going forward, I would like to prioritize an attitude of speaking up actively, rather than being too focused on having a perfectly formed opinion. Instead of holding back by reading the room too much as I have done before, I came to feel that by first putting my thoughts into words and sharing them, I can contribute to more constructive discussions. I also want to be mindful of not assuming my own "common sense" as a given, and instead make a conscious effort to communicate with an awareness of others' values and backgrounds.

OSIPプログラムへの参加を考えている学生にむけて、メッセージをお願いします。

  This program offers a valuable opportunity to confront the ""common sense"" assumptions that are often difficult to notice on your own. While becoming aware of what we take for granted is no easy task, immersing yourself in a multicultural environment allows you to objectively reflect on your own way of thinking and communication patterns.
  You may feel uncertain at first, but actively sharing your opinions is key. I believe this experience will undoubtedly enrich your future learning and interactions with others, so I encourage you to take on the challenge.