Messages from current students
MESSAGE FROM STUDENTSMessages from current students (Introduction to learning and student life)
*This is taken from College of Economics booklet. The messages are from the time the booklet was created.
The hidden meaning of everyday phenomena becomes clear from an economics perspective.
Senior student from Department of Economics
Among the many subjects I want to study, I focused on economics, which is difficult to study on my own, and studied other subjects that interested me, such as psychology, at the university-wide "The Aoyama Standard." The best thing about economics is that it can theoretically explain familiar phenomena, such as "why did that company expand overseas?" and "the advantages and disadvantages of hosting the Olympics." It will surely change the way you look at even the most trivial events. After learning a wide range of subjects that interested me, I decided to study "game theory" in a seminar. It's fun to make inferences from data, such as the strategy for new convenience store openings. Now that I have decided to work for a BtoB leasing company, I am comparing the advantages of both banking and leasing from the perspective of game theory in my graduation thesis. The economic perspective I gained in this department will be a lifelong treasure.
(As of 2022)
Learning politics and economics that I love is helping me expand my world
Sophomore student from Department of Economics
I decided to Department of Economics to gain knowledge that would be useful when I enter society. It was a great choice. In "macroeconomics," I learned about the economy in large frameworks such as countries and regions, and in "microeconomics," I learned about the relationship between companies, individuals, and governments in smaller frameworks. I have been able to understand the flow of money and the structure of society from various angles. What's interesting is "behavioral economics," which learns about human economic behavior from experimental results. It's strange but familiar to me, but it's also true that if you offer a 50 yen chocolate at half price and a 10 yen chocolate for free, people will choose the free one even though the half price is a better deal. I'm currently working on becoming a financial planner and focusing on studying bookkeeping. My goal is to use what I've learned to get a job that helps people.
(As of 2022)
I aim to contribute to society by combining my interests of geography and economics and utilizing GIS.
Junior student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
I have loved geography since I was a child, and I wanted to aim for a job that would allow me to contribute to the local community. This department is a valuable place where I can learn geography and economics in a unique way. I was able to learn about "regional economics" and "development economics" in detail, and at the same time, I was able to develop a perspective that looks at the world economy as a whole. At the same time, I am focusing on English and Spanish, which have been useful in my long-time part-time job as a station attendant. In the GIS seminar, I select data according to my own hypothesis and conduct spatial analysis and verification. For my graduation thesis, I plan to research regional disaster prevention disparities in relation to population distribution and aging responses. After graduation, I hope to use my knowledge of economics to work in the railway and urban development businesses so that I can contribute to society through the results of my research.
(As of 2022)
Local problems and solutions based on the principles of human behavior have become apparent.
Sophomore student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
While considering where I could go to college and utilize my mathematics skills, I learned about the GIS program offered by this department. I felt that I could gain a concrete understanding of economics, which I had only had a vague image of. Before entering GIS classes, there are many things to master, such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics. In particular, I was deeply convinced by the words I heard in my first year class, "Economics is always involved in seemingly political issues and familiar events." Economics is the principle of human behavior. If you understand that, you will be able to see local problems and solutions. I am currently in the introductory stage of GIS, and I am putting the distribution of post offices and demographics in Kanagawa Prefecture onto a map. Following the third-level financial planner qualification I obtained in my first year, I plan to focus on English in my second year.
(As of 2022)
Learning economics allows me to use my love of mathematics and my world is expanding
Sophomore student from Department of Economics
I was originally a science major, but switched to humanities in my second year of high school, and decided to study economics as a field that would allow me to learn about society in general while making use of my strengths in mathematics. Now in my second year, I am focusing on highly specialized subjects, and learning is becoming more interesting. By learning about various analytical methods and the difference between theory and reality, I have become more interested in social conditions through the daily news. For example, in "International Economics," I learned about both sides of international transactions, international trade in the first semester and international finance in the second semester, and I have come to understand the roots of various current problems between countries in my own way. I feel that my horizons are definitely broadening through my daily studies. Right now, I want to accumulate as much knowledge as possible to broaden my future options, and eventually become a person who can take action based on that knowledge.
(As of 2021)
My dream is to get a job that connects the world with a multifaceted perspective and economic knowledge.
Junior student from Department of Economics
In high school, I didn't have a clear dream for the future, so I chose Department of Economics to learn about all aspects of society, such as people, things, and the flow of money. In my first and second years, I took a variety of courses, including "Mathematical Statistics," which uses data to perform quantitative analysis, "Economic Mathematics," "Financial Science," which considers policies, and "Labor Economics," which considers companies, as well as finance, history, and international issues. I was able to learn mathematics, which I was not good at, from the basics, and I was able to understand it well. After solidifying my foundation in such a wide range of areas, I chose the International Economics seminar. The content, which examines events happening around the world from policy and economic perspectives, is very stimulating. My current goal is to use the multifaceted perspective I gained here and the extensive English studies that are unique to Aogaku to find a job that connects the world and Japan.
(As of 2021)
I want to learn about the world's regional economies from an international perspective and use that knowledge in my future career.
Sophomore student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
I chose this department because I can learn about modern economics regionally and internationally, and because I can use GIS to perform practical analysis. I lived in Thailand for four and a half years during my elementary school years, and saw the poor areas in various parts of Southeast Asia. That's why I wanted to understand the economies of various regions from an international perspective. I was worried about math, but I overcame that thanks to the careful classes. Now I'm interested in "spatial analysis using GIS" and the related "economic geography" and "economic regional geography." Economics has a wide range of fields, including finance, insurance, population, and even psychology. There are many aspects that can be used in daily life. I'm looking forward to thinking carefully about how I can use what I've learned in the future through my research activities.
(As of 2021)
The truth revealed by statistical data is a lesson that is surely useful in the real world.
Senior student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
Economics is a field with strong theoretical elements. This department allows you to connect it to the real world. I chose it because I was attracted to the idea of being able to flexibly use the theories I learned. For example, when narrowing down an area to consider disaster prevention measures or regional development, entering statistical data into GIS allows you to see situations that cannot be seen with numbers alone. The process of finding the truth hidden behind the information is very thrilling. I was a member of the aviation club and obtained a private pilot's license. For my graduation thesis, I used GIS to analyze access to two airports and the surrounding residential conditions, and examined the advantages of aircraft. I am currently employed by Skymark Co., Ltd. My dream is to become an air traffic controller, something I have always dreamed of since I was in junior high school, and to use the analytical skills I have cultivated to create accurate flight plans.
(As of 2021)
Over the past year, I have gained a broad perspective on the trends in the global economy.
Freshman student from Department of Economics
I chose Department of Economics because I thought I could learn about all aspects of society and find out what I really want to do. Now in my first year, I am steadily learning the basics of economics. I was not good at math until high school, but the classes are easy to understand and I am not worried. I am particularly interested in learning "macroeconomics," which understands the major movements of the world economy through hypotheses and verification. I now understand the various phenomena currently occurring. I realized that "economy" does not only mean finance and business, but also includes all human activities. I plan to choose the History, International and Regional Course from my second year. I would like to flexibly accumulate knowledge and information and gain the ability to be active with a global perspective.
(As of 2020)
The joy of understanding domestic and international economic trends based on theory
Junior student from Department of Economics
Ever since I was little, I would watch the news at home and talk about it with my family, and I began to feel that many of the world's events originated from economic issues. So I decided to study the world economy in more depth, and enrolled in this department at Aoyama Gakuin University, which I had always dreamed of. I solidified my foundation in economics in my first and second years, and now I am taking classes in areas that interest me. It's interesting to be able to grasp real economic trends based on theory, such as "World Economy" and "Japanese Economy." In my seminar, I am researching employment discrimination against foreign workers. I belong to the traditional ESS club, and on weekends I also guided foreign tourists around Tokyo. After graduation, I hope to become a civil servant. I would like to use my wide-ranging knowledge of economics to contribute to the public interest.
(As of 2020)
I am enjoying the profound insight into things from an economic perspective and the fun of university life.
Sophomore student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
When I was in high school and considering my future career, I wanted to become a civil servant who could think about things from an economic perspective. The philosophy of Department of Public and Regional Economics perfectly suited my aspirations. I chose this place because it was the only place I could go. The most attractive thing about economics that I learned in the department is that it allows you to see the world from a micro- and macro-perspective. I was opened to the fascinating fact that you can understand the background of things, from the origins of cities to the prices of everyday products. I am currently deepening my studies in "public economics" in the public course. My days are busy but fulfilling with the Faculty College of Economics Student Council, tap dance club, and long-term internship. I will also start preparing for the civil service exam in my third year. I would like to gain as much experience as I can in order to achieve my goal in the future.
(As of 2020)
University of Florida has a strong reputation for community studies, has broadened my horizons and broadened my ability to take action.
Senior student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
My motivation for studying abroad came from a solo trip I took to the US and Myanmar in my second year. I met many Japanese people who were active there and was very inspired. I thought that in order to get closer to them, I needed to have overseas experience. In preparation for the study abroad examination, I used chat rooms on campus to improve my language skills. At University of Florida, I focused on regional economics, which I was studying in a seminar. At first, I was perplexed by the small group discussion-style classes, but over the course of 10 months, I feel that I have acquired the habit of taking the initiative and a broad perspective. I have received a job offer from a company with bases around the world. I intend to make the most of the knowledge and drive I have gained so far.
(As of 2020)
Economics is a deep subject, which is why it is so rewarding to study
Freshman student from Department of Economics
I've always loved reading the news and newspapers, and I chose Department of Economics because I wanted to study economics. In the "Microeconomics" class, I went deeper into what I learned in high school, and learned that there are many more lines and movements other than demand and supply curves. I'm not yet at the point where I can apply it, but the more I learn, the more I feel that it's worth learning because it's a deep subject. Outside of my studies, I'm focusing on jazz club activities. I love listening to and playing jazz, and I play the piano, making use of my skills on the electronic organ that I've been learning since I was little. In the seminar that starts in my third year, I want to be able to have my own opinions and speak up clearly.
(As of 2019)
Fulfilling days studying economics on a comfortable campus
Junior student from Department of Economics
When I was in junior high school, I visited the Aoyama campus during an open campus day. I felt that the historic old buildings and the functional new school buildings were in harmony, and the tree-lined streets were also very impressive. Even now, as a student, I feel that it is a cozy and comfortable place to be. In terms of learning, at first I thought that "if you're not good at math, it will be difficult to take classes in College of Economics," but my worries were quickly dispelled thanks to the fact that classes were available to teach basic math. As an extracurricular activity, I joined a ski club, and even though I didn't have much experience with skiing, I was able to enjoy skiing with my friends. In my seminar, I am studying exchange rates under the theme of "international finance." Through this learning, I hope to be able to think about things globally.
(As of 2019)
Economics is a familiar subject, and we are also putting all our efforts into international volunteer groups.
Freshman student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
My mother was interested in economics, so I naturally wanted to study economics as well, and so I went on to study College of Economics. Economics is a subject that is close to us, and the "microeconomics" lectures allow me to understand what society is currently looking for, which is very educational. I am looking forward to learning about GIS, which is also used to solve social problems, from my second year. I belong to an international volunteer group that provides internship and volunteer opportunities overseas. I am active in sending trainees from Japan to overseas, and I also have the opportunity to deepen my self-analysis, which is very educational. In the future, I would like to learn about development economics and be involved in a job that exports Japanese infrastructure technology in the future.
(As of 2019)
Learn theories and practices that focus on the local community and serve as a guide on campus tours
Senior student from Department of Public and Regional Economics
In Department of Public and Regional Economics, I was able to learn theories for observing the region and practical learning such as GIS and fieldwork. I have always liked traveling and walking around town, but learning how suburbs have developed in the "Suburban Area Theory" class has made walking around town even more enjoyable. In extracurricular activities, I belonged to an organization that conducts campus tours to let people know the charm of the university, and I have been active for four years. I feel that economics is a subject that is very useful for making choices in my own life. By studying economics, I have become able to calmly consider the economic changes occurring in society and the reasons for people's behavior. In the future, I would like to study further in order to acquire problem-solving skills.
(As of 2019)