nternational_Understanding_Japan_IvoiryCoast.pdf

Messou Franck's presentation for JICA's International Understanding Lecture at Tokyo Metropolitan Igusa High School covers his reasons for coming to Japan, including a fascination with Japanese technology and culture, and the academic opportunities available. It details his major in Science and Engineering with a focus on Machine Learning at Hosei University and his aspiration to found a leading IT company in Africa. The presentation also highlights Côte d'Ivoire's geography, culture, education system, and notable figures, emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity and mutual respect.

1. Why JapanMy MajorMy DreamCˆote d’IvoireConclusion
International Understanding
Messou Franck
Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan
[email protected]
July 18
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2. Why JapanMy MajorMy DreamCˆote d’IvoireConclusion
Contents
1Why Japan
2My Major
3My Dream
4Cˆote d’Ivoire
5Conclusion
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3. Why JapanMy MajorMy DreamCˆote d’IvoireConclusion
Why I Came to Japan?
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2.
culture.
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Personal Reasons for Coming to Japan
■Fascination with
Japanese technology
and innovation.
■Interest in Japanese
culture and language.
■Academic
opportunities and
scholarships.
Figure 1:
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Experiences and Challenges to Adapting to a New Culture
Figure 2:
◀Initial language
barrier and
communication
difficulties.
◀Adjusting to
different social
norms and
etiquette.
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My Major
1.
2.
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My Major at University
Master student in
Engineering
Especially in Mahine Learning
at Hosei University.
Figure 3:
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Reason for Choosing My Major
Figure 4:
cutting-edge technology
−→Enhanced technical
skills.
Figure 5:
technological needs in
Cˆote d’Ivoire−→
Broadened professional
network
Figure 6:
opportunities between
Japan and Cˆote d’Ivoire
−→Exposure to
international
perspectives.
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My Dream
1.
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Personal Aspirations
Founding one of the biggest IT
companies in Africa, and
potentially in the world.
−→Exposure to advanced
technology and innovation.
−→Learning from a highly
structured and efficient
educational system.
−→Developing global
perspective and cultural
diversity.
Figure 7:
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About Cˆote d’Ivoire
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General Information: Location, Population, Language, ...
Figure 8:
d’Ivoire
◀Located inWest Africa.
◀Population:28M inhabitants.
3x lower than Japan
◀Official language:French.
Figure 9:
d’Ivoire
◀Area:322,463 km
2
.
Almost like Japan
◀National flag:
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Notable Communities
Figure 10:
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Cultural Heritage: Agricultural Country
Figure 11:
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Cultural Heritage: Cuisine and Festivals
Figure 12:
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16. Why JapanMy MajorMy DreamCˆote d’IvoireConclusion
Education: From Primary School to University
Figure 13: Primary School, Ages:
6-11, Duration: 6 years
Figure 14: Secondary School, Ages:
16-18, Duration: 3 years
Figure 15: College School, Ages:
12-15, Duration: 4 years
Figure 16: University/Grande´Ecole,
Ages: 19 and above, Duration: Varies
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Key Figures: Models and Inspirational People
Figure 17: Dr Ousmane D. at NASA,
Secret Service, Administration G´en´erale
Figure 18: Didier Drogba, iconic
football player, legend at Chelsea
Figure 19: Huawei ICT World
Champion 2024: Yacouba D.
Figure 20: Africa Championship
Winner 2024
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Conclusion
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d.
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a.
b.
c.
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Acknowledgments ◀We would like to express our sincere gratitude to
JICA, JICE and Igusa High School for their
support. This presentation would not have been
possible without their invitation.
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20. Why JapanMy MajorMy DreamCˆote d’IvoireConclusion
Discussion
Thank you for your time and attention
Questions & Answer
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