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Euan McKay |
STAFF INTERVIEW: Euan McKay (UK, (outgoing) Admissions
Coordinator)
Jon: So Euan this is your final day at Yamasa, how do you
feel?
Euan: Very sad to be saying goodbye to people of
course, but strangely elated.
J: It must seem a
long time ago now, but can you remember why you came to
Yamasa?
E: Yes, I can remember it like it was just
yesterday. After Cambridge I was living in Italy and made lots of Japanese friends
there. At the time I was getting a little bored so I thought I needed a
change. No particular reason for choosing Japan other than a lot of Japanese
friends were coming here, so I kind of tagged along.
J: How has Yamasa changed during your time
here?
E: My evil boss rarely bought me anything so
nothing in the office changed, though he did buy me the occasional beer and some
food from Bento Man when I was suffering from malnutrition. He
also relocated my office 5 times, although his office was moved 5 times too as the
workload and staff numbers grew. J: Being a University
graduate and fluent in Italian, how has studying (and working) at Yamasa
helped you pursue your career goals?
E: Career goals?
Eh? I guess my email writing skills have improved a lot.
J: Everybody is dying to know what you are going to do
next.
E: I 'm going on to study for a Masters in
International Relations at Waseda University's Graduate School of Asia Pacific
Studies where I'll be for two years. After that, I'm not sure. Long-term plans
are not my strong point. But it's getting on for time to return to Europe, I
think.
J: You spent a year at Yamasa as a student, am I
correct?
E: Yep.
J: Who was your favorite teacher during that
time?
E: Saaa....
J: Come on Euan, you can tell me!
E:
Well, ok, but this goes no further than you and me and you can't put it
in the interview.
J: OK, your secret is safe with me. What's been your
fondest memory of your time here?
E: They all blur together
in a golden haze but if I had to choose one it would be my first paycheck. Or
rather using it.
J: If you could sum up Yamasa
in one word what would it be? Remember, it has to be
printable.
E:
Subarashii.
J: Finally, any message for the
readers?
E: I hope that everbody has found the newsletter at
least a little bit informative and useful. If not, I guess they should have
contributed something informative and useful...
J: Careful Euan, I don't want a reader backlash after you've
gone. Thank you for your time Euan, and I wish you well in the
future.
E: No, thank you, and good luck with the
job.
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