In this episode of From Africa, With Purpose, we sit down with Stephen Cooper, a passionate geologist from Liberia and current PhD student in Japan.

Stephen shares his honest journey—growing up in a system with limited infrastructure, struggling to find graduate programs in Liberia, and finally making his way to Japan through JICA. He speaks about:

• The contrast between daily life in Liberia and Japan

• The deep motivation behind his research in geology

• Why education is the most powerful tool for youth in Africa

• His message for students who feel lost, underprepared, or without a plan

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that it’s okay not to have everything figured out—as long as you keep moving with purpose.

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