Transitioning
into
first
year
of
AFM
studies
is
similar
in
many
ways:
1)
you
feel
a
bit
lost,
2)
you’re
unsure
of
what
the
expectations
for
you
are,
and
3)
you
have
to
level-up
your
skills
in
a
hurry.
Luckily, in first year we have upper-year students, professors, and SAF staff who proactively engage with us to support our transition to university studies. Our courses, along with the extra- and co-curricular opportunities, like student clubs and competitions, challenges us to analyze problems thoroughly to come up with solutions so that we can act with confidence to implement.
Ending up in the wrong country, losing my luggage and almost missing my transfer to Osaka required that I leverage all the adaptive skills I learned in Year 1 to remain calm and problem-solve my way to Tokyo to meet up with my classmates. The experience challenged my communication and problem-solving skills while building my resiliency and confidence.
Travelling to Japan, South Korea, and China were great learning experiences and a fun memory that I can laugh about now. I’m hoping that the global perspectives that I gain through my travels will eventually translate to working with foreign clients across the globe.
Come see how the AFM program can shape who you become. Read more about Rena's undergraduate journey.