Wakana AZUMA

Interests:

Technical and Vocational education and Training (TVET), secondary education, educational policy, Africa, Germany

Education

  • Master’s Student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan (Expected: March, 2026)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Global Human Science, Kobe University, Japan (March,  2024)
  • Complete Kobe University Programme for European Studies (March, 2024)
  • Universität Hamburg, Asien-Africa-Institut, Germany (August, 2023) [Exchange student]
  • GSP Program (March, 2023)

Experiences

  • Teaching Assistant of Faculty of Global Human Science “Comparative Political Sociology” (April,2024-present)
  • Teaching Assistant of Faculty of Global Human Science” Reflection of KUPES program” (November,2023 -March,2024)
  • International Institute for Advanced Studies Youth Committee (October,2023-present)
  • Teaching Assistant of Faculty of Global Human Science” GSP program” (October,2023)
  • JAPAN FILMFEST HAMBURG Interpreter (June,2023)
  • GRAND VOYAGE with AFRICA Interpreter (May-June,2022)
  • Youth Committee of Japanese National commission for UNESCO Leader of Education WG (April,2023-present)
  • Non-profit Organization Japanisch-Deutsche Gesellschaft Kobe Intern (April,2022-September,2022)
  • Youth Committee of Japanese National commission for UNESCO Education WG(October.2021-present)

Publications

  • N/A

Academic Associations

  • Comparative Education Society of Asia (CESA)
  • Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
  • Japan Comparative Education Society (JCES)

Language/ Skills

  • Japanese (Native), English (Fluent), German (Intermediate), French (Beginner)
  • Microsoft Office

Scholarships and Awards:

  • Public interest incorporated foundation, Fukushima Global Talent support Scholarship Foundation
  • Public interest incorporated foundation, Kinoshita Memorial Foundation
  • SDGs essay contest, Award of Excellence

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar

It is an amazing opportunity for me to study under the supervision of Professor Keiichi OGAWA. The Ogawa Seminar offers various opportunities to engage with and work in international organizations, international NGOs, and governmental institutes, as well as obtain consultancy roles. Also, you can develop your academic skills by participating in many academic conferences. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for internships to develop your practical skills as well. Therefore, this seminar is the best place to boost your academic and global career. So, if you are passionate and interested in international cooperation, join the Ogawa Seminar!