My Experience under Short-term Exchange Campus Asia Program in Lao PDR (In Leavsovath)

My Experience under Short-term Exchange Campus Asia Program in Lao PDR (In Leavsovath)

Going to Laos was one of the best decisions I have made to strengthen my fieldwork skills and prepare myself for a career in the development field. From 17th August to 14th September 2025, I participated in a short-term study program under Campus Asia at the National University of Laos (NUOL) and the Ministry of […]

Ogawa Seminar students participated in the Campus Asia Plus Short-term Exchange Study Program at the National University of Laos 2025

Ogawa Seminar students participated in the Campus Asia Plus Short-term Exchange Study Program at the National University of Laos 2025

From 17 August to 14 September 2025, eight Kobe University students participated in a short-term study program under Campus Asia, hosted by the National University of Laos (NUOL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos. Among the participants were five students from the Ogawa Seminar, Mr. Ciss Mamadou, Ms. Nadia Marilia […]

Internship Experience at Airlangga University in Indonesia (Noa Yokogawa)

Internship Experience at Airlangga University in Indonesia (Noa Yokogawa)

From August 25 to September 29, 2025, I conducted an internship at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Airlangga University, Surabaya, under the supervision of Dr. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo. During this period, my main activities consisted of (1) conducting qualitative research on vocational high schools (SMKs) and (2) delivering guest lectures to undergraduate students. Through […]

Campus Asia Plus Program at National University of Laos (Nadia de Abreu Bengo)

Campus Asia Plus Program at National University of Laos (Nadia de Abreu Bengo)

From August 17 to September 15, 2025, I visited the Lao People’s Democratic Republic as a researcher rather than as a tourist. This trip was part of a short-term internship offered by Campus Asia, under the GNP program. In this trip, professors from Kobe University, Graduate School of International Cooperation and Studies (GSICS), including Dr. […]

Internship at ADB Headquarters (Rakibul Hassan)

Internship at ADB Headquarters (Rakibul Hassan)

From February 10th to April 25th of 2025, I had the wonderful opportunity to conduct an internship at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila, Philippines under the supervision of Mr. Eisuke Tajima, Principal Education Specialist, and Mrs. Lisa Shawqui Lahalih, Senior Education Specialist, Sectors Group – Human and Social Development (SG-HSD), ADB HQ. […]

Internship Experience at the World Bank (Jiling Yao)

Internship Experience at the World Bank (Jiling Yao)

Under the mentorship of Dr. Mari Shojo, a Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank, I had the privilege of participating in a three-month internship (Online) from January 27, 2025, to March 31, 2025, as part of the Global Networking Program (GNP). This experience provided me with invaluable exposure to research methodologies, policy analysis, and […]

Internship Experience at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MoEYS), Cambodia (Sreymech Hoeun)

Internship Experience at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MoEYS), Cambodia (Sreymech Hoeun)

My month-long internship at the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport’s (MoEYS) Department of Policy and Planning, from March 1st to 30th, proved invaluable. Under the expert guidance of His Excellency Dr. Lim Sothea, Director General, Department of Policy and Planning, I undertook two significant projects that directly contributed to my doctoral research. The […]

Internship Experience at UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (Thavrith Sara)

Internship Experience at UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (Thavrith Sara)

My internship with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) at the Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) has been an incredibly enriching learning experience. This was my first exposure to working at an international-level regional office. This experience provided me with the opportunity to enhance my analytical skills and contribute to evidence-based decision-making processes. My […]

Internship Experience at UNESCO IIEP (Noa Yokogawa)

Internship Experience at UNESCO IIEP (Noa Yokogawa)

From January to February 2025, I had the privilege of undertaking an internship under the guidance of Dr. Suguru Mizunoya, Technical Cooperation Team Lead at the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) in Paris. During my internship, I was involved in two main tasks: (1) data analysis and preparation of materials for UNESCO IIEP’s panel discussion at the Comparative […]