On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the closing ceremony for the AFIMA Leaders Program 2025 short-term exchange program was held at Nagasaki University’s Yeh Kuo-Shii Global Friendship Center.

 

The three-month study abroad experience was marked by deep cross-country exchanges, and smiles and conversations that were not seen at the opening ceremony. Students from our Graduate School also attended the ceremony, which was full of smiles.

 

The 15 students were handed their diplomas and commemorative gifts by Professor Kazuaki Kawamoto, who were all smiles and refreshed. Before the award ceremony, they each gave a short speech, thanking their teachers and others involved and sharing their memories of the three months.

 

 

 

 

 

【Graduation Diploma Ceremony】

 

Pukyong National University (PKNU)

 

 

● JIN SUNGHOON　(Pukyong National University)

My first foreign country was Japan and Nagasaki. It was a quick three months, but I definitely wanted to come back here again. Thank you so much.

 

 

 

 

● LEE MINSEUNG　(Pukyong National University)

The professors at Nagasaki University are very wonderful. I will never forget the days of the last three months. If possible, I would like to see everyone again. See you soon!

 

 

 

 

● HWANG GYURI　(Pukyong National University)

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the teachers who supported us during the three months. I had a very meaningful time with the kind and attentive guidance in both classes and practical training.

 

 

 

 

● KIM BEEN　(Pukyong National University)

It was a hard day of classes and play, but I am very grateful for the support of the teachers and students.

 

 

 

 

● KIM SEUNGHYEON　(Pukyong National University)

I made many friends in this program. I was very happy to spend my days in this program.

 

 

 

 

● KIM SOO-YEON　(Pukyong National University)

I have very good memories of having a good time in the fish area.

 

 

 

 

Ocean University of China (OUC)

 

 

● JIANG MINGCAN　(Ocean University of China)(OUC)

Everything I spent in Nagasaki became an unforgettable memory. I made many friends and spent very productive days. I will never forget it!

 

 

 

 

● LIU CHENJIE　(Ocean University of China)(OUC)

My teachers, supporters, and classmates made these three months unforgettable for me. I will definitely come back to Japan again.

 

 

 

 

● CHEN BINGQING　(Ocean University of China)(OUC)

I am deeply grateful to my teachers for their guidance during my three months of study in Japan, and I also had the opportunity to experience Japanese culture, which I will never forget. I am very sad to say goodbye.

 

 

 

 

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu(UMT)

 

 

● AIMAN NAJIAN BIN EDWARD  (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

Although there was a period of nervousness at first, the three months of exchange were filled with excitement at the beauty of Japanese culture and the warmth of the people. It was an unforgettable time in my life.

 

 

 

 

● AHMAD DZULQHARNAIN BIN AHMAD AZIAN  (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

It was three months of great significance for my future. I will never forget it. Nagasaki University is the best university. I hope to see you again!

 

 

 

 

● IFFAH SYAFIAH BINTI SUHAIMI  (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

These days were so wonderful that the program changed the way I live my own life. I hope to see you all again someday.

 

 

 

 

● PUVITTHRA MARIMUTHU  (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

It was a great experience for me, even though it was only for 3 months. I would like to thank the teachers for their warm support.

 

 

 

 

● NADRATUL NAIM BINTI JAAFAR  (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

I would like to thank the organizers of the program. We had a great time learning about the wonderful culture of Nagasaki and the advanced knowledge of Nagasaki University.

 

 

 

 

● TEOH YING YING  (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

Everything about the three months was a wonderful memory. Everyone, including the teachers, supported me with passion. Thank you very much. I wish you all a happy future.

 

 

 

 

Student Supporters

 

Nagasaki University students who had joined the AFIMA short-term exchange program also came to the ceremony and expressed their appreciation.

 

Yuko Kameyama　　Yudai Takahashi     　Shunya Kiyabu

 

 

 

 

Greetings from Professor Kazuaki Kawamoto

 

 

Finally, Professor Kazuaki Kawamoto presented a message to the students who completed the AFIMA Leaders Program 2025.

 

「You have all done well so far. I am so glad that we could spend the past three months thinking about a sustainable future together. Your learning has just begun. Please continue to learn about a sustainable future. And keep moving toward the goal of your life.」

 

 

Diplomas handed to everyone

 

 

 

AFIMA Leaders Program2025　Support Teachers

・Kazuaki Kawamoto　Professor, Dean
・Hideki Nakayama　 Professor, Vice-dean
・Yoshiki Matsushita　Professor, Vice-dean

・Yoshitaka Sakakura　Professor
・Masaki Nagae　     Professor
・Hee-Jin Kim　　　  Associate Professor
・Mitsuhide Satou　   Assistant Professor

・Chengyan Han 　   Assistant Professor