Emba’s Presentation

 What surprised me most about Professor Emba's presentation was how different her past was from mine. She was born to a young mother, moved to America during her childhood, and now has a stepfather—she has a very diverse background. Yet, through those experiences, she now chooses to help others by volunteering and presenting to us as a teacher. I thought that was really cool.


 Also, it was interesting that in Kenya, the greeting is "JAMBO!" I was surprised to learn Kenya has 1.5 times the land area of Japan, yet Japan's population is more than double Kenya's.


 Among Mr. Emba's questions, "Have you ever felt fear when helping a friend?" struck me as a profound one. Personally, I think I could probably help with most things, but if I thought I might get hurt myself, I'd hesitate to help even if I wanted to.


 I haven't decided on a specific career path yet. However, I want a job where I can interact with people and be of service. Hearing about Mr. Emba's volunteer work was a valuable experience for me in that regard. I think engaging in NPO/NGO activities in Japan takes a lot of courage. Plus, Mr. Emba has seen many countries, learned in various places, and been active. I want to emulate his drive.

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