Class of 2026
One of the greatest strengths of Linden Hall School is its small, close-knit community, where students can build strong relationships with teachers and with peers across different year groups. Senior students often felt more like “older friends,” making it easy to ask them for advice about both academics and school life.
Teachers were equally approachable, and we were able to discuss and suggest ways of making lessons easier for us to understand. Through these everyday experiences, I feel that I developed not only stronger communication skills, but also the ability to structure and deliver presentations effectively, as well as the time-management skills needed to handle multiple assignments.
One of my most memorable experiences at school was taking part in English Kabuki during my second year of high school. I experienced the sense of achievement that comes from completing a performance and the excitement of receiving a response from the audience. At the same time, I came to understand that a stage performance is supported not only by those who appear in front of the audience, but also by many people working behind the scenes.
Our study trip to Thailand was another important experience. There, I encountered people who placed value not only on working hard, but also on taking time for themselves and enjoying their everyday lives. Seeing a lifestyle and set of values different from those in Japan gave me a new perspective that I had not had before.
After graduating, I will study Business and Management at Durham University in the United Kingdom. In the future, I am considering taking over my family’s food-processing business, but I also hope to explore opportunities beyond that, such as developing and supervising recipes and becoming involved in restaurant management.
In addition to studying business, I want to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds and build new connections. Through those experiences, I hope to bring together my personal passion for food and my future career, and to create opportunities that reflect both what I enjoy and what I learn.
Class of 2026
One of the distinctive features of Linden Hall School is that students are able to broaden their perspectives on the world while learning in English and, at the same time, valuing their identity as Japanese.
Because the school is small, students can build close relationships with teachers and friends, and naturally connect with students across different year groups. Before beginning the IB programme, I was worried about the many assignments and essays and thought it would be very challenging. In reality, however, the level of difficulty increased gradually, and with the support of my teachers, I was able to overcome each challenge step by step.
Through these experiences, I feel that I developed greater mental strength and perseverance. I also gained a stronger sense of self-confidence and came to believe that I could overcome difficult situations.
My most memorable part of school life was not a particular event, but everyday life itself. Classes, lunchtime, and simply spending breaks with friends were all genuinely enjoyable. My time at school was so fulfilling that I never felt there was a day when I did not want to go to school.
The study trip to Thailand was also a particularly memorable experience. Before visiting, I had certain impressions of Asia, but actually being there changed my perspective in a very positive way. While discovering the appeal of Thailand, I also came to appreciate the strengths of Japan more clearly, and the experience broadened my view of the world even further.
After graduating, I will attend The University of British Columbia in Canada. At university, I plan to study a broad range of subjects in science before choosing my specialization in my second year. At present, I am particularly interested in Biochemistry.
I have not yet decided on one specific career path. I am considering a number of possibilities, including research, the medical field, and working for an international company. I am also interested in veterinary medicine, food, and cooking.
Through my university studies, travel, and encounters with people from different backgrounds, I hope to continue learning more about myself, discover what I truly enjoy, and eventually connect those interests to my future career.
Graduated in 2022
During my time in high school, I led an SDGs project, co-chaired a youth session at the UN headquarters, and founded the Ukraine Peace Summit, which gained national attention. Linden Hall School is a great place for students to follow their favorite and most interesting pursuits , with a carefully structured support system for extracurricular activities.
The Afghanistan Project, in which my entire class participated, is one of my fondest memories. This project consisted of a summit and a fundraising event, and we were all able to contribute without leaving any of our members behind. It was through this activity that I came to realize the intrinsic value of giving one's all for the sake of others.
I am currently studying at the University of California, Davis, where I am learning ten times as much as I did with the IB, but am able to keep up with the current pace of classes thanks to the thorough time management techniques I learned in the IB.
I was able to transfer 30 credits and advance one year (skipping a grade) because foreign universities allow transfer of IB credits. Normally it takes four years to get a bachelor's degree at a US university, but I plan to graduate in three, taking a few extra credits each quarter.
After graduation I hope to attend veterinary school and then work as a veterinarian. From the perspective of One Health (an approach that does not treat humans, animals, and ecosystems as separate disciplines, but integrates and optimizes them), veterinary medicine is part of the foundation for maintaining the health of the world. In the future, I will contribute to society as a responsible veterinarian.
Graduated in 2022
During my 12 years at Linden Hall School, I was able to accrue a lot of practical experience. I experienced Japanese culture through rice cultivation, pottery, and tea ceremonies, I participated in environmental activities such as composting and beach cleanups, and realized the importance of learning through hands-on experience.
My experience with the IB program left a strong impression. On this program, I acquired not only knowledge, but also developed my concentration and communication skills through report writing, presentations, and independent research activities. In addition, by studying for the IB in English, I was able to use both Japanese and English, access a wide range of information, and gain a multifaceted perspective. I feel that these experiences will provide me with the foundation to be active in international settings in the future.
The Global Space Design Challenge (GSDC) 2023, in which I participated with scholarship support from the school, was also a very valuable experience for me. While working with participants from different backgrounds and taking a scientific approach to the challenge, I gained a deeper understanding of how to address the global issues that humanity faces. Through these practical experiences, I have developed a strong desire to contribute to solving global issues through science and technology.
My aspiration is "to realize a better world through science and technology”. I would like to make steady progress toward specific goals to solve environmental and energy problems, rather than letting my dream become just an unfocused aspiration. In the future, I aim to contribute to solving global issues through research in the field of materials science, such as the development of environmentally-friendly materials and high-performance batteries. With this ambition in mind, I will continue to strive as a pioneer towards the future.
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