Sharing Global Journeys! Global Challenge 2025 Online Session
Sharing Global Journeys! Global Challenge 2025 Online Session
2026.03.25 updateNews
The 'Global Challenge 2025 Online Session' was held on Monday, March 23, providing a platform for students to share their international learning and experiences.
Six students were selected this academic year to carry out projects in Greece, the Philippines, various European countries, South Africa, and Thailand. They presented their local experiences and insights via Zoom.
Five Presentations Sharing Global Experiences The speakers were students who gained overseas experience through unique projects. They shared insights from a diverse range of fields, including animal welfare, wildlife conservation, filmmaking, and veterinary medicine.
Nanami Tanaka
5th-year Student
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Topic: Lessons from Animal Protection in Greece: A First Step Toward Coexistence
Destination: Greece Learning about stray animal issues and the realities of international aid through shelter volunteer work.
Kurumi Nomoto
3rd-year Student
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Associated Science
Topic: Learning about Biodiversity and Wildlife Protection while Volunteering at the Philippine Eagle Center
Destination: Philippines Gaining hands-on experience in biodiversity conservation and wildlife medicine through training at a sanctuary for endangered species.
Yuma Ikeda
3rd-year Student
Faculty of Biosphere-Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere-Geosphere Science
Topic: A Camera in Motion: Bridging the Local and Global through Visual Expression
Destinations: Malta, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey Exploring new expressive possibilities for sharing the unique culture and charm of local communities through film production in various locations.
Ryusei Matsuda & Yosuke Nukata
5th-year Students
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Topic: Volunteer International Adventure and Wildlife Reserve in Knysna
Destination: South Africa Gaining a deeper understanding of the realities and challenges of wildlife conservation on the ground through training at animal welfare centers and wildlife reserves.
Norihiro Okano
4th-year Student
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Topic: Veterinary Internship in Thailand
Destination: Thailand Experiencing firsthand differences in medical systems and clinical practices between Japan and the local region through an internship at a local veterinary clinic.
Deepening Understanding Through Presentations and Q&A In this session, the above students each gave a 10-minute presentation, followed by Q&A sessions in separate breakout rooms.
The Q&A followed a format that allowed participants to ask presenters questions directly. This led to lively discussions about specific local experiences, challenges faced, cultural and system differences, and the relevance of these projects to their respective fields of study.
Furthermore, a rotation system was used, with presenters moving between rooms, providing more participants with the opportunity to engage with all presentations.
Looking Ahead to Future Challenges In his opening remarks, Vice President Naoto Tomioka emphasized the importance of international connections in today's globalized world and expressed his respect for the students who challenged themselves and gained experience abroad despite difficult circumstances.
Through this session, participants were reminded of the importance of practical learning and cross-cultural understanding abroad.
The presentations also highlighted the challenges of language proficiency and expertise, as well as the need for flexibility in dealing with local situations. They provided an opportunity to offer realistic, useful information to students looking for a challenge in the future.
The Global Center at the Okayama campus, the program's organizer, hopes that students will broaden their perspectives through their overseas experience and grow into globally active human resources.
We plan to continue to provide opportunities for students to study abroad and share their experiences.
Six students were selected this academic year to carry out projects in Greece, the Philippines, various European countries, South Africa, and Thailand. They presented their local experiences and insights via Zoom.
Five Presentations Sharing Global Experiences
The speakers were students who gained overseas experience through unique projects. They shared insights from a diverse range of fields, including animal welfare, wildlife conservation, filmmaking, and veterinary medicine.
5th-year Student
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Topic: Lessons from Animal Protection in Greece: A First Step Toward Coexistence
Destination: Greece
Learning about stray animal issues and the realities of international aid through shelter volunteer work.
3rd-year Student
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Associated Science
Topic: Learning about Biodiversity and Wildlife Protection while Volunteering at the Philippine Eagle Center
Destination: Philippines
Gaining hands-on experience in biodiversity conservation and wildlife medicine through training at a sanctuary for endangered species.
3rd-year Student
Faculty of Biosphere-Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere-Geosphere Science
Topic: A Camera in Motion: Bridging the Local and Global through Visual Expression
Destinations: Malta, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey
Exploring new expressive possibilities for sharing the unique culture and charm of local communities through film production in various locations.
5th-year Students
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Topic: Volunteer International Adventure and Wildlife Reserve in Knysna
Destination: South Africa
Gaining a deeper understanding of the realities and challenges of wildlife conservation on the ground through training at animal welfare centers and wildlife reserves.
4th-year Student
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Topic: Veterinary Internship in Thailand
Destination: Thailand
Experiencing firsthand differences in medical systems and clinical practices between Japan and the local region through an internship at a local veterinary clinic.
Deepening Understanding Through Presentations and Q&A
In this session, the above students each gave a 10-minute presentation, followed by Q&A sessions in separate breakout rooms.
The Q&A followed a format that allowed participants to ask presenters questions directly. This led to lively discussions about specific local experiences, challenges faced, cultural and system differences, and the relevance of these projects to their respective fields of study.
Furthermore, a rotation system was used, with presenters moving between rooms, providing more participants with the opportunity to engage with all presentations.
Looking Ahead to Future Challenges
In his opening remarks, Vice President Naoto Tomioka emphasized the importance of international connections in today's globalized world and expressed his respect for the students who challenged themselves and gained experience abroad despite difficult circumstances.
Through this session, participants were reminded of the importance of practical learning and cross-cultural understanding abroad.
The presentations also highlighted the challenges of language proficiency and expertise, as well as the need for flexibility in dealing with local situations. They provided an opportunity to offer realistic, useful information to students looking for a challenge in the future.
The Global Center at the Okayama campus, the program's organizer, hopes that students will broaden their perspectives through their overseas experience and grow into globally active human resources.
We plan to continue to provide opportunities for students to study abroad and share their experiences.