Name
Block 4: Finding Your Spark Through Ikigai
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Location Name
International B
Focus Area
Civic learning and student success strategies
Session Type
Promising Practice (two 20-minute sessions per block)
Description
Have you ever felt unsure about your path in life? Like, what major will you choose? Or what career are you going to pursue? We constantly face situations that bring self-doubt and, if you're a first-generation student like me, you know how the systems that weren’t designed to guide us exacerbate such confusion. However, asking these questions is the first step toward clarity. In this session, we’ll turn them into actionable steps using the Japanese concept of “Ikigai.” It will help you align what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Through this process, you'll find direction in your academic, professional, and personal lives, while contributing meaningfully to your communities.
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