第11回は、鳴門教育大学の石坂広樹教授をゲストにお迎えしました。 法学部出身で法哲学の修士課程へ進学した石坂先生が、コスタリカとの出会いをきっかけに進路や専門性を「国際協力」や「教育」に大きく転換。語学が苦手だったところからスペイン語環境に飛び込み、博士課程へ進学。その後は在外専門調査員としてホンジュラスの日本大使館で国際協力に携わり、英語の必要性を痛感して英語で修士を取得。さらに大学教員としてのキャリアへとつながっていく歩みを、丁寧に語ってくださいました。 印象的だったのは、「やりたいと思ったらやる」「決めて動けば道は開ける」という一貫した姿勢です。語学も研究も仕事も、遠回りをしながらでも継続し、結果を出すまで徹底して向き合う姿勢に、背中を押されました。 そして何より私たちが心に刺さったのは、専門性は最初から決まっていなくても、地道に取り組むことで築いていけるというメッセージです。一つの道に一直線でなくても、その時々の出会いや選択を積み重ね、決めたことを地道に突き詰めて積み上げていくことで、自分の軸や専門は形づくられていく、そんな言葉に勇気をもらいました。 また、鳴門教育大学の国際協力の現場で大切にされている学生との関わり方（継続的な1対1、旅を通じた学び、現地調査経験の価値など）についても、具体的なお話がたくさん詰まっています。 国際協力、留学、キャリア形成、語学、大学院進学などに関心がある方に、きっと刺さる回です。ぜひお聴きください！ In Episode 11, we welcomed Professor Hiroki Ishizaka from Naruto University of Education as our guest.Originally a law major who went on to pursue a master’s degree in legal philosophy, Professor Ishizaka experienced a major turning point in his career after encountering Costa Rica. Despite struggling with languages, he immersed himself in a Spanish-speaking environment and entered a Ph.D. program. He later worked as a Researcher at the Embassy of Japan in Honduras, engaging in international cooperation, where he strongly realized the necessity of English. This led him to earn another master’s degree taught entirely in English, eventually paving the way for his career as a university professor. He shared this journey with great care and honesty. What left a strong impression was his consistent mindset: “If you want to do something, do it,” and “Once you decide and take action, a path will open.” Whether in language learning, research, or professional work, he continues to persevere, taking detours when necessary, but staying committed until results are achieved. His attitude was truly encouraging.Most of all, what resonated deeply with me was his message that expertise does not have to be defined from the beginning, It can be built over time. Even without a perfectly linear path, by embracing encounters and choices along the way and steadily committing to what one decides to pursue, one’s own core and professional identity gradually take shape. His words gave me great courage. The episode also offers rich insights into how international cooperation is practiced at Naruto University of Education, especially in terms of student support such as ongoing one-on-one mentoring, learning through travel, and the value of field-based research experiences.If you are interested in international cooperation, studying abroad, career development, language learning, or graduate studies, this episode will surely resonate with you. We hope you enjoy listening! #ポッドキャスト #キャリア教育 #国際協力 #大学教員 #スタディツアー #learningbeyondborders #鳴門教育大学 #コスタリカ #語学 #語学学習 #スペイン語
