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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 1H 1M

From Liberia to Japan: Stephen’s Story of Mindset, Science & Purpose | Study in Japan Podcast Ep.3

from From Africa, With Purpose · host Study in Japan for Africa

In this episode of From Africa, With Purpose, we sit down with Stephen Cooper, a passionate geologist from Liberia and current PhD student in Japan.Stephen shares his honest journey—growing up in a system with limited infrastructure, struggling to find graduate programs in Liberia, and finally making his way to Japan through JICA. He speaks about:The contrast between daily life in Liberia and JapanThe deep motivation behind his research in geologyWhy education is the most powerful tool for youth in AfricaHis message for students who feel lost, underprepared, or without a planThis episode is a heartfelt reminder that it’s okay not to have everything figured out—as long as you keep moving with purpose.🔔 Subscribe to our channel and follow us everywhere: Study in Japan for Africa

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In this episode of From Africa, With Purpose, we sit down with Stephen Cooper, a passionate geologist from Liberia and current PhD student in Japan.Stephen shares his honest journey—growing up in a system with limited infrastructure, struggling to find graduate programs in Liberia, and finally making his way to Japan through JICA. He speaks about:The contrast between daily life in Liberia and JapanThe deep motivation behind his research in geologyWhy education is the most powerful tool for youth in AfricaHis message for students who feel lost, underprepared, or without a planThis episode is a heartfelt reminder that it’s okay not to have everything figured out—as long as you keep moving with purpose.🔔 Subscribe to our channel and follow us everywhere: Study in Japan for Africa

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