Empowering Future Leaders:
Jack Nakamura’s Talk with Sophia GED’s Thailand Study Tour
In July 2024, Jack Nakamura, CEO of Asian Identity Co., Ltd., was honored to be a guest speaker at a seminar hosted by Sophia GED for a group of Japanese high school students participating in a short exchange program. The seminar took place during the students’ visit to the Asian Identity office in Bangkok.
Sophia GED ((Sophia Global Education and Discovery Co., Ltd.), the overseas educational company established by Sophia University, Japan, is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of global talent with a strong commitment to international contributions. As part of this mission, they organized a “Thailand Study Tour,” which brought around 30 high school students from across Japan to Bangkok.
The program included visits to Thai universities, companies, and local communities, offering students fieldwork opportunities based on self-chosen themes. A key stop on this tour was their visit to our office at Asian Identity.
During their visit, Mr. Nakamura delivered a lecture titled “Being Yourself Abroad,” where he emphasized the importance of cross-cultural communication, making informed career decisions, and key experiences to pursue during student life. Two of our consultants, Phatta and Pattriya, also participated in the Q&A session, providing the students with valuablemeaningful insights and opportunities for cross-cultural both input and discussions.
The students shared feedback about their experience:
“Listening to Mr. Nakamura’s talk changed my perspective on the future. I learned that self-awareness is the first step toward setting dreams and goals, and now I want to try different things to discover my strengths and preferences.”
“Mr. Nakamura’s advice on overcoming the fear of failure helped me adopt a more positive mindset. His personal stories had a profound impact on me, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned to my own life.”
“I realized the importance of understanding both foreign cultures and my own. Building strong relationships requires not only appreciating others’ cultures but also understanding the background of my own identity.”
“Hearing about Asian Identity, a Japanese company operating in Thailand, inspired me to dream of working in a multicultural environment where I can collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.”
We hope the challenges and experiences these students embraced during their time in Thailand will benefit them well in the future. 🪄