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Mr. Qixun Li, a graduate student at the Graduate School
of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Mr. Qixun Li, a graduate student at the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, was awarded the International Network of Universities (INU) Henry Fong Award. The Henry Fong Award was given to one student from a pool of applicants who participated in the HU-sponsored INU Student Seminar from August 4 to 10, 2013 and submitted essay on Global Citizenship. As the third HU recipient of this award following Ms. Yokoo (Faculty of Letters), Mr. Li will receive a full-tuition scholarship and $2,000 for living expenses to study for 1 semester at any INU member university. Mr. Li will study at James Madison University (USA) from January to May 2014.
The INU Student Seminar is held every year in August (approximately 80 participants from 10 universities in 8 countries attended in 2013) with the aim of providing an opportunity for students from INU member universities overseas to gather in Hiroshima and think about and discuss global citizenship through discussions with prominent guest speakers, workshops, and more. In 2014, the 9th Seminar is planned to be held from August 4 to 10.
Message from the Awardee:
When I got the notification of this award, I checked several times to make sure it had really been sent to me. I feel happy from the bottom of my heart and realize I could not have been awarded, by any means, without the support of the people around me.
When I came to Hiroshima University, I was worried because of the tension of the China-Japan-South Korean relationship, but I have felt that Hiroshima University has become like my own hometown, without me noticing, in the environment where everyone can live and study with peace and freedom．The staff in university try to provide much support to let students live more comfortably and study more freely, and the teachers try very hard to teach students how to live strongly as individuals.
In Hiroshima University, I have had so many touching experiences through living and studying with students from all over the world. Especially after visiting the Atomic Bomb Museum and hearing the story of the victims, I have recognized the importance of the peace we have today, and noticed that this peace can't be maintained without everyone's effort.
I think that the experiences and thoughts stated above lead to my receiving this award. Although there will be many obstacles waiting for me, I'd like to keep the curiosity in my heart for all time, put more time into the studies of language and critical thinking, and share the importance of peace I have realized in Hiroshima with more people.
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