Seeking a higher perspective and a broader outlook. Encounters with new mentors and colleagues stimulate curiosity.

Graduate International Graduate School of Advance MA Program in International Studies Degree Program in Gerontology (Doctoral Program)

Koji Ishizaki

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At a bank, I serve as a management advisor for new products related to seniors and new businesses such as regional revitalization. My life's work has become my life's work to explore solutions to economic and social issues through developing cognitive function assessment apps that enable seniors to conduct financial transactions with peace of mind, and creating new businesses for seniors. To solve the challenges faced by the elderly, I believe that a high and broad perspective that considers all stakeholders, including families and local communities, is required. Therefore, I chose the J. F. Oberlin University Graduate School, which systematically integrates interdisciplinary Area in medicine, welfare, psychology, and sociology.

When I enrolled, I found that, true to the interdisciplinary gerontology program, the professors have diverse Area of expertise, and the students' ages, nationalities, and work experiences also vary. While values tend to become homogenized after working at a single company for a long time, meeting new mentors and colleagues was always fresh and sparked my curiosity. Studying gerontology, which reflects on how people live together with peers who share the same commitment to social contribution, also gives you the courage to find what you want to do and accomplish it, regardless of age.

I hope to use my graduate studies to develop financial products that can help people who are struggling to express their wishes due to cognitive decline, and to create spaces where finance and welfare can work together. In the future, I would be happy if I could leave behind my own small ideas on gerontology for future generations.

Seeking a higher perspective and a broader outlook. Encounters with new mentors and colleagues stimulate curiosity.

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