Student Voices: Ran

The Soka University ILE:TESOL Program was a great experience both for my professional and personal growth. Through this program, I was able to learn teaching strategies and techniques which I now use at my current workplace. I work at a private university, and I have been applying both theoretical and practical lessons from the program, for instance, designing learner-centered lesson plans that address the English language needs of my Japanese students. The program also helped me grow as a person as it taught me a sense of responsibility and strength of character. Through the rigorous schedule, I was able to learn to fulfill requirements on time. I was also able to make friends from around the world, and my interactions with them helped build my character. I will forever carry with me the memories I have of the program as I progress in my career as a university lecturer in Japan.