According to the Japanese Ministry of the Education, the number of Japanese students studying overseas has declined since 2004.
One of the major reasons for decrease the number of studying abroad is that economic load. However, there are some students who think study abroad is not necessary and want to stay Japan. Due to Japanese company, students aren't evaluated their experiences of study abroad, and also they worry about to be behind the employment opportunity.
In my opinion, Youth Forum has good effects on these students who is introverted.
Even though we can get a lot of information on the Internet, there might be misunderstanding, and it is important to see truth with your own eyes.
To participate Youth Forum gives a chance to cultivate participants' critical thinking abilities and multilateral viewpoints. This is important for young people because they will bear the next generation.
To discuss a theme of international problem with not only developed countries' students, but also developing countries' students, it could be become a person who has unprejudiced view. For example,,,,,
In addition, they will probably have a interest in the international community and succeed in the world.