The graduates of the Class of 2020 — who will be starting their new lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic — have sent cheer-up messages to the new and current students at HU.

●I believe that being a university student is one of the most special times of your life, where you can experience things that you cannot do anywhere else. I wish you all the best and a fulfilling time despite the challenges!
-Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Female

●Congratulations to all new students! This year's new students have been greatly affected by the novel coronavirus even before taking the entrance exams, and I'm sure you are feeling a lot of anxiety about starting your new school life. You may not have many opportunities to interact with other people, but I believe that you are not the only one facing problems, worries, and uncertainties after entering the university and that many people feel the same way, so don't hesitate to contact other students or consult with your professors. I believe that you will be able to enjoy both your studies and extracurricular activities by working together with your seniors and teachers in various ways, so please do your best!
-School of Medicine Program of Health Sciences, Female

●Congratulations on your enrollment. Let's make the adversity of the Corona situation our ally and focus on our studies and research. Let's move forward together!
-Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Male

●The choice is yours. Do what you like!
-Trial Athlete

●To all new and current students. What I have felt throughout my university life is that studying at university depends on your effort. It is not so difficult to earn credits and graduate without working too hard. In my case, I didn't realize this until I was a senior, and I feel that I have not used the time wisely enough. It is important for you to enjoy your university life, but please do your best to study hard so that you will not have any regrets.
-School of Medicine Physical Therapy Course, Male

●I think the Hiroshima University Kasumi Campus is a very good place where students from the three faculties (School of Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and School of Dentistry) are very close to each other! The atmosphere in the extracurricular clubs is pleasant, and I was able to spend a fulfilling university life. I am sure you will have a great time! Work hard, play hard, and do your best!
-PT・SK

●Hiroshima University is a place where you can enrich your knowledge, broaden your perspectives, and meet a variety of friends beyond your department and nationality.
-School of Economics, Female

●Let's have a big, fun fantasy!
-Harakei

●Enjoy your college life. Just be careful that being free ≠ not doing anything.
-School of Medicine Program of Health Sciences, Male

●It is an amazing experience study and growing with Hiroshima University. Expert lecturer, kind society and beautiful history. We may limit to reality seen each others and may worried about corona, but lets survive with guts.　
-Asrul from Malaysia, IDEC

●Congratulations on your enrollment! Studying is important, but don't forget to have fun too!
-School of Medicine, Male

●Self-isolation due to the Coronavirus will continue but try something new that you can do while staying home!
-Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Male

●I hope you will enjoy the rest of your university life so that when you graduate you will feel that it was the best four or six years of your life.
-School of Medicine Program of Health Sciences

●I hope you will experience and think about many things, and make decisions that you will never regret so that you can say from the bottom of your heart that you enjoyed your university life!
-PT29

●We may not know each other very well, but as your seniors, we will always stand by you. Whether you are in trouble or not, please rely on us, the people closest to you.
-School of Education, Female

●To the current students, go to school. Take classes. Play hard. Four years of university is the summer vacation of your life. There is enough time to study, participate in club activities, have fun, fall in love, and get a part-time job. Enjoy!
-Hige of Hiroshima University Kasumi ASC

●Looking back on the four years I spent at Hiroshima University, it didn't take me long to realize that it had become my second home!
-School of Engineering, Male

●Although you may not be able to participate in variety of events in your university life, find something you can do only now, and put all your effort into it.
-PT29

●I was unable to do so, but I hope that all new students will find something that they want to improve throughout their lives!
-School of Medicine, Male

●Due to the coronavirus, you may not be able to participate in club activities, practical training, or even go out for a drink, and you may not be able to live the life you envisioned as a student. But keep on believing that the day you can enjoy the moment to the fullest with your friends will come and live today!
-School of Medicine, Female

●To all prospective and current students at Hiroshima University, please enjoy your limited student life to the fullest!
-Student cameraman

●To the current students, I know you have a lot of things to worry about in the future, such as continuing your education and finding a job, but don't think about it all on your own. I think it's a good idea to consult with the people around you!
-Rugby Club

●It's a tough time in this corona situation, but you can learn a lot of things, so please do your best.
-School of Medicine, Female

●University students have more time than they think! Go to many places and have many experiences!
-mm