Name: Masahito Nakamine

Major: Aviation Flight

Year: Senior

Age: 22

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

1. Why did you choose to attend Andrews University?

I chose to come to Andrews University to study in their good aviation program in a Christian environment.

2. How has your life changed since starting college?

My life has changed in many ways since starting college. First, from an academic perspective, I have developed better and more productive study habits. Also, I have grown in my cultural awareness and interactions. This is due to the various cultures found on the campus of Andrews University. Furthermore, my spiritual life has grown through the variety of Christian-centered events at Andrews University.

3. What's the biggest challenge you've faced since starting college?

My biggest challenge since starting college has been learning while having to speak in English. As an international student, I had to learn the language before beginning my studies.

4. Give an example of an experience that has helped you grow.

I can recall an experience that has helped me grow not only as a student, but as a person. Well into my second year, I was asked to orient an international newcomer. I did so gladly, showing this student the ropes. Through this experience, I was able to not only help someone else but to help myself. I received great satisfaction, and I realized that I can do more to help.

5. What's your definition of success?

Success is working hard toward a goal whether or not it is actually attainable. The importance of success lies not in the goal itself, but in the effort.

6. Do you have any mentors?

My mentors are my family, my friends, and especially my older brother.

7. What has helped you to be successful?

One of the things that has helped me to be successful is my vision of the future. When I imagine myself as a pilot with a successful career, I'm motivated even more to be successful.

8. What do you think is the value of attending a Christian university?

I think that the value of attending a Christian university is that one has the opportunity to share the Word of God and grow spiritually.

9. Do you have a personal mission statement?

My personal mission statement is to live my life in God's way.

10. What's next for you?

My future plans are to finish my studies and realize my dream of becoming an airline pilot.