Next up, at the Pre-MBA gathering, students—hailing not only from Japan but a host of regions such as Europe, the Americas, Africa and other parts of Asia, built cross-cultural rapport under the guidance of speaker and alumnus Noel Bradshaw. Covering the Manchester Method, providing workshop information, and reflecting on cultural co-operation, the activity gave a taste of the MBA proper to our global-minded students. Afterwards, at a team-building dinner, alumni and students were invited to swap further study tips.