From National Athlete to Global Leader: Kana Kendziera Inspires UIC Students
Introduction
On October 8, students in Japanese 210 welcomed Ms. Kana Kendziera as a guest speaker. Ms. Kendziera shared her experiences as a former member of the Japanese national volleyball team and as a professional league player in Europe. The class was inspired by her current projects as the founder of K2 Globe Athlete, a nonprofit organization that promotes international experiences for youth in the United States and Japan. Much of the event was conducted in Japanese; students demonstrated excellent intercultural communication and a strong command of the language.
Former National Volleyball Player of Japan met with Japanese program
Modified on October 22, 2025