Studying at IMLI has been an absolutely incredible experience so far. Every lecture has not only been engaging and intellectually stimulating but exhilarating as well. Mingling with and learning alongside a diverse group of the most passionate and brilliant international maritime lawyers of my generation is a priceless opportunity for which I am eternally grateful. Beyond this, the country itself is picturesque and full of historical sites. I am truly grateful to The Nippon Foundation for this opportunity. I get very emotional when I think of the true value of the opportunity The Nippon Foundation has afforded me. Who would’ve thought a 21 year old from the small Caribbean island of Barbados would end up in Malta being taught by the most eminent professors and practitioners in international maritime law. Thanks to The Nippon Foundation’s generosity, I have the tools necessary to advance the vision I have for my country as a leader in regional maritime affairs and a key player in the international arena. I undertake to carry the flag of The Nippon Foundation and make my Donor proud!