Record of Our Activities

 On May 5th, second-year SG course students interacted with 8 students and a teacher from Washington and Lee University who had stayed in Japan.

First, the American students introduced their university and their school life.  After playing “Human Bingo game” to get along with each other, all students divided into groups.  In each group, Japanese students explained Japanese culture to American students using pictures.

The Japanese students found it more difficult to speak English than they expected, but they really enjoyed talking with the American students. They are planning to interact with Princeton University students, to visit the US in October, and to get some advice about their research from foreign students in Japanese universities which have a connection with our school. These programs will improve their English skills.

[the participants’ comments]

＊I found it difficult to communicate in English.

＊I’m happy that I could talk a lot with the American students.

＊I was moved by the American students’ presentation.

＊It was a good opportunity for me because I could learn about an American University and I could improve my English skills.

＊I was surprised at several differences in educational conditions between in America and in Japan.