参加者の声
Maybell [54期生（2015年秋）] [フィリピン]
54期生（2015年秋）フィリピンに参加
参加前のコメント
第54回のフォーラムが近づくにつれてこれからやってくる新しい経験にわくわくして仕方なくなってきました。こんな経験は人生で一度きりだと思っています。
チャンスというのは目的のある天からの恵みです。IATSSフォーラムにかかわる方にお礼を言いたいです。「Maraming Salamat!」(タガログ語でありがとう。)
IATSSフォーラムが提供してくれる成長のための挑戦やチャンスに立ち向かうことを楽しみにしています。フォーラムで他の国の文化や奮闘ぶり、価値、リーダーシップスタイルを学べたらと思います。そして日本や他のアセアンの国が現代の技術革新にルーツや人々、価値観、文化や遺産を忘れることなくどう適応しているのか知りたいです。そして私もフィリピンの歴史―ユニークで共有するに値する美しい話―をみんなと共有したいです。
早くみんな、イアッツファミリー、一緒に研修を受ける仲間、レッスンを提供してくださり私たちと一緒に貴重な時間を創っていく先生やボランティアの皆様に会いたいです。
参加後のコメント
Before coming to Japan, thoughts of spending more than a month away from home, going to a another country and spending time with unfamiliar set of people brought me excitement and at the same time doubts and fears. Despite all the orientations and stories I heard from IATSS alumni and those written on the IATSS promotional materials, I felt clueless and unprepared.
However, as days passed by, I started to adjust to the new environment and to the new experiences and people that I get to see everyday. I started to understand the purpose of the big and small tasks given by the IATSS staff. I learned to appreciate the learning process and enjoy the variety of activities, even though most of them are new to me. The key is just to go with flow, accept the challenge and allow yourself to be surprised. During the forum, I realized that some surprises are meant to come our way so that our characters are shaped and our limits are tested.
The IATSS forum taught me to appreciate and respect diversity and work together towards cultural exchange and self-growth. The forum can also be a place to exercise your ability to disagree and say no to people and to make constructive criticisms. This doesn’t necessarily mean arguments or discourse, but rather growth and maturity. Thankfully, the IATSS staff and my batchmates have inspired me to be honest, sincere and transparent.
The IATSS forum has truly been a great experience that did not only teach me about leadership, teamwork and sustainable community design but also helped me discover more about ASEAN and Japan, different people and most especially myself.
This program is a once-in-a-lifetime chance so enjoy every moment, savor the culture, and be your best self.
