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During my time in university, I focused on studying Sports and Health Sciences while also actively participating in handball. After graduating, I took a bold step and traveled to Germany with a suitcase, approaching the head of a club team to join them. Initially, I played handball without pay, but with determination and hard work, I climbed the ranks and eventually secured a professional contract. However, about a year ago, I had to return to Japan due to family reasons.

When I was a student, my plan was to become a teacher, and just so you know, I have a teaching license for health and physical education in middle and high school. However, I felt that pursuing a teaching career was limiting, and I wanted to explore various options. That's why I decided to give handball a shot. Yet, I didn't see myself playing handball indefinitely. As I contemplated a second career, circumstances led me back to Japan for family reasons. It was then that I felt the desire to embark on something new. I had mentally closed the chapter on my handball playing days. It was a valuable experience and a story worth sharing.

Yes, I returned to Japan around a year ago and started working as a software engineer (SE). While I was in Germany, I noticed the popularity of rental scooters, and it got me thinking about the appeal of a society where people and IT work together. I wanted to contribute to creating systems that reflect this vision. So, after about 3 months of schooling, I began working as an SE, using programming languages like Java and JavaScript. My tasks included developing systems for workflow and applications.

Because of a merger between companies, things were slowing down at my workplace, and I wasn't comfortable with that. I prefer a fast-paced environment where I can both work and grow quickly, so I decided to explore new job opportunities. In my last job, I spent too much time looking at a computer screen, so…I wanted a job similar to my previous one where I could solve problems while talking to clients, and that's when the idea of becoming a consultant crossed my mind.

Absolutely! I was searching for a company that values quickness, and I learned that there were enthusiastic young individuals working here, creating an environment where friendly competition fosters personal growth. I discovered Berkeley through a job portal, expecting just a brief overview, but during the initial interviews, I had the opportunity to speak directly with President Sumida, who emphasized the importance of speed. With less work experience than others, I was eager to advance rapidly, and the shared commitment to quick growth led me to choose Berklee. Moreover, President Sumita's approachability and genuine demeanor, despite his leadership role, played a significant role in my decision to join Berkeley.

I'm excited about the chance to learn and grow alongside everyone, even though I'm starting from scratch. The training lead mentioned it took about six months for them to settle in, and I found the speed of the training process intriguing. I'm also eager to gain hands-on experience in this dynamic environment. On the flip side, I'm a bit anxious because I need to learn the ropes from scratch. I don't want to be a burden to my more experienced colleagues, so I'm planning to dedicate myself to daily learning to overcome my worries

What I find important about myself is being quick and efficient. Equally important, I aim to build good communication with my clients, striving to earn their trust and likability. Through this process, I aim to enhance my own value.

I want to earn around 20 million yen by the time I'm in my 30s! Someday, I hope to turn hobbies like handball and traveling into a job.

I'm someone who wants to enjoy life! I've done various things, and I'll continue to do so in the future!