The Faculty of Technology of Tohoku University is renowned for its tradition of practical studies. Koichi Tanaka More Quotes by Koichi Tanaka More Quotes From Koichi Tanaka I suppose the reason I chose electrical engineering was because I had always been interested in electricity, involving myself in such projects as building radios from the time I was a child. Koichi Tanaka engineeringradiochildren I cannot say that I was a particularly diligent student, especially during the lower grades. Koichi Tanaka diligentgradesstudents Upon receiving my notification of acceptance to the university, my parents noticed that they were obliged to submit to the university, among other things, a copy of my official family register. After much mental anguish, they decided to inform me of the secret of my birth. Koichi Tanaka parentacceptancesea The thought grew strong in me that since I had gone to the trouble of being born, I might as well be useful in helping people live long and healthy lives. And this thought has always resided in the back of my mind. Koichi Tanaka stronglongpeople However, the occasional visit of success provides just the excitement an engineer needs to face work the following day. Koichi Tanaka facessuccessneeds In such an environment, I was able to study things that could be of immediate usefulness to the world. That learning experience undoubtedly served me well when I eventually entered the work force. Koichi Tanaka experienceableworld The tenacious character I've possessed since I was a small child propelled me to successfully meet this challenge, and I was able to safely gain acceptance to the university of my choice. Koichi Tanaka acceptancecharacterchildren My natural mother died one month after I was born, apparently due to giving birth at an advanced age. Koichi Tanaka agemothergiving Find your own dream! Keep this dream and take good care of it and then sometime you will accomplish something [and feel the intense satisfaction that only the achievement of a long held, worthwhile goal can give]. Koichi Tanaka dreamgivinglong From my father, I learned the importance of working sincerely at things to which I had committed myself, and to persevere untiringly even in the face of little progress. Koichi Tanaka progresslittlesfather My grandmother valued even the smallest of things. Koichi Tanaka my-grandmothersmallestgrandmother In 1978, I entered Tohoku University, into the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology. Koichi Tanaka facultyengineeringtechnology Most of the work performed by a development engineer results in failure. Koichi Tanaka engineersresultsdevelopment When it came time to find employment, I set my sights on becoming an engineer at a home electronics manufacturer, a field that was closely related to my major at university. Koichi Tanaka employmentsighthome
