Our Stories

Besides the delightful bonds of friendship I have forged at Soka, the university motivated me to cultivate higher levels of confidence in both personal and professional spheres.

No matter how difficult and uncertain the times become, we can always go back to our starting point, our ideals, our home.

I’m learning—through trial and error—that as an alumni of SUA, a citizen in my community, and a member of the human race, I have to take responsibility wherever I go, wherever I am, whether it’s because I want to see change in my community for the better, or if it means supporting my community leaders to the best of my ability.

Thanks to SUA’s humanistic understanding that everyone has something unique to offer, I was able to hone my strengths, which was the boost of confidence I needed in order to excel —so that in turn I can help people heal, one person at a time!

My beloved graduates of the Classes of 2020, you are the hope and jewel of inestimable value
for all humankind. I will always be watching over you, praying for your health and success,
that your lives resound with songs of triumph.

All the underclassmen are kind of like my little siblings! It makes me feel more responsible and I want to be a good role model for them.

I vow to take everything I’ve learned at Soka and bring it to fruition in the world. I extend my deepest appreciation to all of you.

I love that Soka is a liberal arts college, with a passion in motivating a diverse group of students from all four corners of the world.

A former China Educational Tours (CET) Harbin student told me, ‘Don’t worry Hideki, 
you will probably cry.’