Our Stories

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.’

Being a student leader means having awareness of yourself and the role you have in supporting others.

I gained essential research skills that I gave me the opportunity to dive deep into theory while empowering me to use research as a tool for social change.

I learned so much through all my visits to the Writing Center. Without your support I would not have done so well in academics.

You gave me accurate words to identify what I want to say. And for the most difficult times, your support lifted and brightened my heart.