Saipan’s Nishida interns at Talk Radio News Service

Calvary Christian Academy 2012 alumna Midori Nishida is interning as a reporter for Talk Radio News Service in Washington, D.C. The Waseda University junior is participating in the Spring Prudential Foundation Global Citizens Program. 

Calvary Christian Academy 2012 alumna Midori Nishida. (Contributed Photo)

According to The Washington Center’s website, the program provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to spend a semester in an experiential learning program “that exposes them to the role the U.S. government plays in the context of an increasingly interdependent world.”

Selected students will also be interning four days a week at an internship site that matches their future career interests and will attend classes once a week on a variety of subjects.

“Overall, the program is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience in my field of interest as well as learn valuable skills necessary to be successful in today’s globalized economy. I am truly honored to be representing not just Waseda University but Japan as well,” she told Saipan Tribune.

Nishida is majoring in media & communications, with a minor in journalism. She hopes to work in publishing as a writer and eventually an editor. She has always enjoyed writing and is very interested in advertising and public relations as a career field.

Nishida said that growing up on Saipan has taught her to seize every opportunity that presents itself.

“Being a small island, I used to feel that students in Saipan had fewer opportunities compared to other students in other countries. For that reason, I was quick to accept any opportunity that was given to me and I don’t regret anything at all,” she explained.

 “…While it may seem that living in a small island provides little opportunity, the truth is that it all depends on how much initiative you take to seek out those chances. Living on Saipan has also taught me to be proud of your background and to not forget your roots, they are what shape you,” she added.

She urges Saipan youth to find fun in learning: “It’s important to ask yourself, why are you sitting here in class studying? If your answer is to get good grades, then I think you’ve missed the point. Education should be more about learning because you have a desire to know more, and I believe that’s something you will learn when you venture out into the world.”

Nishida has already published several articles during her internship, ranging from the Affordable Care Act to Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to D.C.

She is the daughter of Tomohiko and Victoria Nishida.