Kiri McLaughlin is among the first three Americans to receive the MEXT scholarship for undergraduate students. After completing her studies in Sociology at the University of Tokyo, Kiri positioned herself as the international liaison at one of Japan's largest web development companies. Kiri currently acts as the Chief Operating Officer at 77hz, Ltd., known for … Continue reading Alumni Voices: Kiri McLaughlin
Alumni Voices: Data-driven maker Sau Yee Chan
Data-driven maker Sau Yee Chan kindly sat down for an interview with MEXT Scholars Association, conducted by Nattanon Tharachai, on June 17th, 2019 in Tokyo. Sau Yee came to Japan in 2011 after growing up in Hong Kong and spending 6 years in Singaporean middle school and high school. She studied intensive Japanese program at … Continue reading Alumni Voices: Data-driven maker Sau Yee Chan
Alumni Voices: Fernando Palacio
Fernando Palacio is an Argentinean MEXT alumnus, who is currently working as a senior lecturer at Kyoto University at the International Strategy Office. He shared his journey to Japan, his experience as a MEXT scholar and as an academic researcher focusing on human rights and internationalization of education. *This article has been edited from the … Continue reading Alumni Voices: Fernando Palacio
Alumni Voices: Ganesh Pandian
Namasivayam Ganesh Pandian is a MEXT alumnus who is currently working as a Junior Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at Kyoto University. I had the pleasure to interview him and talk about his background, his experience in Japan and his life as an academician in one of the best universities in Japan. *This article has … Continue reading Alumni Voices: Ganesh Pandian
Alumni Voices: Meet Philip Nguyen, an entrepreneur scholar
Philip graduated from UCLA in Earth and Environmental Science and continued to a Master's and PhD program at Kyoto University under the MEXT scholarship program via university recommendation. Currently, he is the CEO and Co-founder of Gochiso – a platform that connects nonprofits, restaurants, and users to enable donations through every meal at no extra … Continue reading Alumni Voices: Meet Philip Nguyen, an entrepreneur scholar
Alumni Voices: Cesar Diez
Cesar Antonio Diez Pachas is the second Peruvian to receive the MEXT scholarship for the undergraduate program and the first one to receive the scholarship from the Nitori International Scholarship Foundation. Cesar completed his studies at Kobe University and then worked for NTT Communications. In an effort to help Peruvian scholars coming to Japan, he … Continue reading Alumni Voices: Cesar Diez
Alumni Voices: In conversation with Arianne Dumayas
Arianne Dumayas firmly believes that Japan is a land of opportunities if you are open to explore different possibilities. With this outlook, she was able to finish her studies and secure an academic position in Japan. Arianne is originally from the Philippines and came to Japan as a MEXT Scholar in 2008. She currently works … Continue reading Alumni Voices: In conversation with Arianne Dumayas