U-GAKU Publishes 100 Study Abroad Testimonial Articles
Crepity Inc.'s study abroad program 'U-GAKU' has published 100 participant testimonials. The articles emphasize personal growth, mindset transformation, and self-discovery beyond mere English language learning.
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Crepity Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Katsuyuki Ikumo, hereinafter "Crepity"), which operates the study abroad program "U-GAKU," announces the publication of 100 testimonial articles written by program participants. The U-GAKU testimonials compile not only the results of language learning but also insights gained from the living and learning environments during the program, as well as changes in career paths and values, all expressed in the participants' own words. These are currently available to students, parents, and educators considering study abroad or higher education options.
U-GAKU Testimonial Page: https://u-gaku.jp/voice/
## 〇 The Vision of U-GAKU
### "Know your true self and live the life you want to live."
Crepity believes that while many people inherently desire to "live the life they truly want," this desire is often unconsciously constrained by the environments they grew up in, past events, and the expectations of those around them.
U-GAKU is a program that provides a place to learn English while simultaneously offering participants an opportunity to face themselves and reflect on "what they want to value" and "what kind of life they want to choose."
Rather than aiming solely at improving English skills, the goal is to expand life's possibilities through English.
## 〇 Background: Participants' Latent Needs Beyond English Learning
Through operating U-GAKU, Crepity has recognized that what participants are seeking is not always just "to become proficient in English."
They believe that behind this lies a more fundamental desire to "change something in my current life" or to "rethink how I want to live my life from now on."
On the other hand, in modern education and career selection, standard deviation scores, conventional wisdom, and the so-called "path everyone takes" are heavily emphasized, meaning opportunities for individuals to truly face their own values and the future they want to live are not necessarily plentiful.
This awareness of the issue, combined with the original experiences of CEO Ikumo himself—who lived comparing himself to others and under the expectations of his surroundings—served as the starting point for Crepity and the U-GAKU business.
## 〇 U-GAKU's Approach
### Creating the Catalyst for Change through Environmental Design
At U-GAKU, we emphasize three elements that bring about change in people:
- Changing where you live
- Changing who you interact with
- Changing how you use your time
By focusing on these, we design an environment where living and learning are integrated.
By encountering different cultures and values and placing oneself in a new environment, we create a catalyst for participants to reflect on themselves. This is designed not merely for language acquisition, but to change how they see the world, how they see themselves, and what they are capable of doing.
### Supporting the Thought Process Rather than Providing the 'Right Answer'
What U-GAKU values is not presenting a uniform model of success.
Instead, it supports the process where each individual articulates "what they want to value" and "what kind of future they want to envision."
U-GAKU Testimonial Page: https://u-gaku.jp/voice/
## 〇 The Vision of U-GAKU
### "Know your true self and live the life you want to live."
Crepity believes that while many people inherently desire to "live the life they truly want," this desire is often unconsciously constrained by the environments they grew up in, past events, and the expectations of those around them.
U-GAKU is a program that provides a place to learn English while simultaneously offering participants an opportunity to face themselves and reflect on "what they want to value" and "what kind of life they want to choose."
Rather than aiming solely at improving English skills, the goal is to expand life's possibilities through English.
## 〇 Background: Participants' Latent Needs Beyond English Learning
Through operating U-GAKU, Crepity has recognized that what participants are seeking is not always just "to become proficient in English."
They believe that behind this lies a more fundamental desire to "change something in my current life" or to "rethink how I want to live my life from now on."
On the other hand, in modern education and career selection, standard deviation scores, conventional wisdom, and the so-called "path everyone takes" are heavily emphasized, meaning opportunities for individuals to truly face their own values and the future they want to live are not necessarily plentiful.
This awareness of the issue, combined with the original experiences of CEO Ikumo himself—who lived comparing himself to others and under the expectations of his surroundings—served as the starting point for Crepity and the U-GAKU business.
## 〇 U-GAKU's Approach
### Creating the Catalyst for Change through Environmental Design
At U-GAKU, we emphasize three elements that bring about change in people:
- Changing where you live
- Changing who you interact with
- Changing how you use your time
By focusing on these, we design an environment where living and learning are integrated.
By encountering different cultures and values and placing oneself in a new environment, we create a catalyst for participants to reflect on themselves. This is designed not merely for language acquisition, but to change how they see the world, how they see themselves, and what they are capable of doing.
### Supporting the Thought Process Rather than Providing the 'Right Answer'
What U-GAKU values is not presenting a uniform model of success.
Instead, it supports the process where each individual articulates "what they want to value" and "what kind of future they want to envision."