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The reason I applied to Idea Battle was that while preparing “Q-DELIVERY,” an online grocery service for students living near the Ito Campus, I wanted to receive objective advice on the business from university professors and adults with practical experience.
In student entrepreneurship, it’s not uncommon for projects with brilliant insights to remain stuck at the “idea stage” without being realized. However, through the Idea Battle I recommend, you can overcome these barriers with strong mentor support, significantly advancing your concept from mere conception to implementation.
My experience at QREC made me keenly aware that while accumulating knowledge through lectures is important, it’s equally vital for students to roll up their sleeves, take action, and boldly introduce their ideas to society without fearing risk. The feedback and experience gained from having people actually use your service far surpasses any theoretical knowledge gained from textbooks.
When implementing ideas and creating services that solve societal issues, the “connections with people” made here become a powerful asset. I encourage you all to take that first step toward bringing your ideas to life.

Honestly, as a student, doesn’t the word “business” alone sound a bit fishy?
I was the same.
Originally, I went abroad to study behavioral science, but I ended up stepping into business studies simply because it was the only field I could major in. That’s why I knew almost nothing about QREC.
But the biggest change I experienced after actually learning it was this.
“I used to act purely on instinct, but now I can think in terms of structure.”
Entrepreneurship wasn’t just about “starting a business.”
It is a way of thinking about how to perceive things.
Who is valuable?
Why does it work?
Where is the bottleneck?
The biggest takeaway is developing the habit of breaking things down to think about them, rather than just moving forward because “it seems okay somehow.”
After studying abroad, I wanted to deepen my learning further, so I also participated in an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp.
Discussions with students and professors at top American universities, comparing the startup ecosystems of Fukuoka and the US, and the extraordinary pace of Silicon Valley. It was truly stimulating.
But what impressed me most wasn’t being overwhelmed.
What struck me was how little difference there really is between what I do and what others around me do.
That gave me confidence.
Learning business and developing critical thinking skills has not only been invaluable for event management and career decisions, but I also feel it has strengthened my friendships and my own mental resilience.
QREC didn’t create everything.
But it certainly was a place that elevated the foundation of my thinking.
If you’re wondering, “Does this even apply to me?”, I think it’s worth giving it a try at least once.
At the very least, it was a welcome update for someone like me who was operating purely on instinct.

Introduction to Digital Craftsmanship, which I took during the summer of my freshman year of college, was the most enjoyable class I took during my four years of college. The class consisted of two pairs of students working together to build musical instruments using 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics.
The class was open to a wide range of students, from graduate students to undergraduates, and the person I was paired with was a first-year graduate student in the Graduate School of Engineering, who was five years older than me.
I was able to learn CA, programming, laser cutter, etc., and that was the moment when my mind was converted from college entrance exams to college studies!

The Entrepreneurship Marketing class was also a great learning experience, where I took classes with working professionals who were pursuing their MBAs, and we worked as a team to challenge ourselves to see how high we could sell a product that was available to the general public. After all, I thought it was a very valuable opportunity to get to know famous companies such as Google and Bourbon, and presidents who have started their own businesses, as a team. I had a desire to start my own business as a sole proprietor, so when I went out to dinner with working people, I asked a lot of questions and went to get the knowledge I needed.

QREC keeps me excited all the time in every class and leaves me feeling like I want to try something after class. Honestly, I would rather take an applied course at QREC than take a class where you just sit around! I think you will discover something new.

I had never participated in a QREC program before, and this was my first time attending the Tech Bootcamp as a senior in college.
Looking back now, I strongly feel that I should have joined much earlier.
The Tech Bootcamp brought together highly passionate Kyushu University students, and interacting with them provided a valuable opportunity to view myself objectively and gain inspiration.
By encountering skills and perspectives different from those I encounter in my daily school life or in external communities, I was able to reevaluate my own position, identify my shortcomings, and recognize my biases.
Furthermore, during each session, I received sincere advice from people I would never have had the chance to meet in my regular student life, which led to some meaningful connections. Having an environment where I could share my ideas and progress and receive feedback made me feel much more focused than when I was working alone, and I feel it brought a pleasant sense of tension and rhythm to my daily activities.

Students' Voices - science

Here, “connections with people” become a powerful asset.

A place that elevated the foundation of my thinking

The most enjoyable class during my four years of college

I strongly feel that I should have joined sooner.

Students' Voices - science

Here, “connections with people” become a powerful asset.

Here, “connections with people” become a powerful asset.

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A place that elevated the foundation of my thinking

A place that elevated the foundation of my thinking

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The most enjoyable class during my four years of college

The most enjoyable class during my four years of college

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I strongly feel that I should have joined sooner.

I strongly feel that I should have joined sooner.

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