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　本校ではキャリア支援を目的に「キャリアクエスト講座」を実施していますが、今回エクステンション講座として、6月6日に開催された明治大学「ＧＲＥＡＴ公開講座」に高１から高３まで計23名の生徒が参加しました。
　明治大学経営学部では、国際ビジネス分野での活躍を目指す学生のためのカリキュラムＧＲＥＡＴ（グローバル経営人材育成トラック）を設置していますが、同学部のご厚意により、一部授業を「ＧＲＥＡＴ公開講座」とし本校生徒の参加を認めていただきました。和泉キャンパス「メディア棟」の特別会場にて、ＧＲＥＡＴ参加学生約６０名に交じって、本校生徒がLeadershipをテーマとする全編英語の授業に挑戦しました。
　学生・生徒混成でのグループ討論を交えつつ、講師のAndrew Wong先生は、様々な発達段階に関連したリーダーシップの原則について説明しました。本校生徒はそれぞれの語学力に応じて討論に参加、また臆することなく全体の中でも自己の意見を表明していました。将来、国際社会に活躍の舞台を求める生徒にとっては、世界基準の学びを体験する有意義な機会となりました。

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"I found it especially intriguing to learn about how leadership is not just about holding a position, but about living with strong principles that guide us throughout every stage of life. Also I was curious to find out what it really is to have leadership, and how important it is to pursue our passions with commitment. I was most inspired by the passage where you mentioned how important it is to put your full effort into something you are passionate about. That hit me on a personal level because I feel discouraged when I notice gifted people succeeding without really working that hard. Your words reminded me that genuine　effort and dedication mean much more in the long run. "（S・Yさん）

"The words that impressed me the most were “Keep the best effort everyday” and “There’s no shortcuts at all.” Through your lecture, I was able to reflect deeply on my role as the vice president of the student council. Since I was chosen by the students, I felt again that I must work hard to keep the promises I made. I strongly feel that instead of looking for shortcuts, I must continue to make steady efforts everyday to achieve my goals. I also learned that it is important not to try to handle everything on my own, but to seek help and cooperate with others when necessary.

Additionally, the group discussion with university students was a valuable experience. I could see how seriously they are thinking about their future, and it motivated me a lot. I don’t usually have a chance to talk with university students, so this opportunity was especially meaningful for me. I was inspired to think more seriously about my own future and how I should act from now on."（S・Kさん）