NOZOMI SAKURAI
JAPAN

I had another big day today. It is so amazing how all these people think and care for each other, and I can feel it growing larger in everyone's hearts.

I realized a certain change in myself, too. In my culture, women are encouraged to be quiet and not speak out, just listen. It's been hard for me to speak my opinions and participate in discussions aggressively. However, attending the first roundtable discussion with the other adult participants, I found myself speaking with so many great people that I admire. I am very grateful that the other participants have given me the chance to speak, because it really encourages me to change. 

I have been here for three days now; the things that I have learned already are so many and all of them are so precious. 

I already know that the GYS is going to be one of the greatest moments of my life.