A video created by our student staff for Summer School 2025 has been published on the official Hiroshima University YouTube channel!　

This year, students from six universities across five countries gathered at Hiroshima University to learn about inclusion and diversity from various perspectives, making the program both highly engaging and fulfilling.

The entire program was conducted in English, centered on the themes of “inclusion” and “diversity.” Despite the short duration, the English-speaking environment allowed participants not only to improve their language skills but also to significantly boost their confidence in expressing themselves in English. Many HU students, in particular, commented that the opportunities to challenge themselves as interpreters and guides were difficult yet extremely valuable for practical learning.

Students from China, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan took part in the program, and many shared that interacting with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds deepened their mutual understanding beyond differences in language and culture. It became a meaningful opportunity to truly experience the value of multicultural collaboration.

In addition to lectures, the program included visits to the Mazda Museum, Kasumi Campus, the Accessibility Center, Momiji Workplace, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima—providing hands-on learning experiences. The visits to Momiji Workplace and the Peace Memorial Museum in particular offered students the chance to reflect on Hiroshima’s history, peace, and the role of people with disabilities in society. Many insightful comments and reflections were shared as a result. Group work sessions also encouraged a broadening of perspectives through the exchange of diverse viewpoints.

Overall, the program offered far more than language learning; it provided opportunities for growth and learning in many areas, including understanding diversity, intercultural exchange, and local studies. For all participants, it was a highly meaningful experience that will serve as valuable inspiration for their future studies and career paths.