EEC NEWSLETTERJANUARY 2021

VOLUME 43

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER

Topics■ Setting Goals the S.M.A.R.T. Way (Article by Cynthia)■ Good-Bye from a Memorable English Teacher of EEC■ Pro Course Invitation■ Reports from Aidai Students Back from Overseas

Setting Goals the S.M.A.R.T. Way- by Cynthia Gonzalez

Happy New Year! You made it! Now that the new year is here,
are you excited to set some goals for 2021? Before you makethat list, make sure you are S.M.A.R.T. about making them.
S.M.A.R.T is a method of creating goals with a clear visionthat will lead you to success. Created in the 1980s in Spokane, Washington (U.S.A), it is a fivestep system for creating, setting, keeping, and achieving your goals.

Five years ago, I started myjourney teaching in Japan atEhime
University.
Havingtaught in The State of Qatar for
twelve years prior to joining theEnglish Education Centre, this was a new andexciting adventure. One of which I have enjoyed.
However, the time has come for me to seek newchallenges. I will miss my wonderful colleagues
and the many students I have had the pleasureof teaching. Please take care and don’t be surprised if I say hello to you. You never know.

Last summer, I had a crazy goal of running 100 miles(160.934 km) in 1 month. Here is how I used S.M.A.R.T.

Measurable: Use my fitness watch to track my miles.
Attainable: Schedule running time in my daily routine.

Sometimes people set goals that are too big or too vague.
This can make your journey frustrating. You need to establish a SPECIFIC goal that is clearly defined and meaningful.
Next, you will need to find a clear way to MEASURE the progress of your goal. Tracking it with numbers is a big help
(minutes, hours, miles, quantity, etc.) Then, you need tomake sure that your goal is something that you can ACTUALLY ATTAIN. Setting a goal that is outside of your resources, time, energy, or ability is a guarantee for failure.
Now, you should ask yourself, “Is this goal RELEVANT tome? Does my goal match my beliefs,interests, and values?” The answer
should be an easy “Yes!” If not, goback to step 1 and redefine yourgoal. Finally, get your calendar andset a clear, firm deadline for yourgoal. It will help you track your progress, motivate you to continue on

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This simple five-step approach can be used for any goal thatyou may have in mind: losing weight, building vocabulary,saving money, or learning how to cook.

Specific: Run 100 miles in June 2020.

A S.M.A.R.T. goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timebased.

Good-Bye from a Memorable
English Teacher of EEC

your journey, and give you a day to look forward to.

Relevant: Make my physical and mental health a top priority
during stressful times.
Time-based: Use the month of June (30 days) as my timeframe.
So, did I accomplish my goal? Yes, I did!! It was an enormousgoal for me, but I really wanted
to challenge myself.
I’m not sure if I will ever do thischallenge again, but at least I
know that I can ;)And I am certain that you canachieve all of your goals by using S.M.A.R.T.
Happy Goal Setting!
- Cynthia

English Professional Course Invitation
The English Professional Course is the specialized curriculum for students who wish to acquire skillful and practical English ability. We
accept up to 30 new students (who are in their 1st year) every year.
Check out the special Moodle course for a detailed explanation
during the application period, February 12 - 26, and submit required
documents by uploading on Moodle3.5.

Quick Guide to English Pro Course Applica on◆ApplicaƟon period : February 12 ‐ 26, 2021
◆How to Apply: 1) Access to “愛媛大学Moodle3.5” during the app. period.
2) Click “英語プロフェッショナル養成コース募集”.
3) Prepare required documents, take photos of them andupload them in JPEG form.Reports from Aidai Students Back from Overseas
My Boss Was Mickey!!
Have you ever made your dream come true?
For me, yes, I have. The moment my childhood dream cametrue, it was unbelievably amazing. Please let me tell you about
my story.
In August 2019, I went to Florida, USA to be a cast member at
Walt Disney World resort which is the biggest theme park inthe world. I got the opportunity to participate the Disney international internships program for a year. I worked at the Japan
pavilion in Epcot. Epcot is one of the Disney parks, and it has
11 countries’ pavilions. Guests can have some cultural experiences at each pavilion, and they can enjoy traveling over theworld only in one day! There is no Cinderella castle, no roller
coasters, maybe guests cannot feel Disney so much, but it is a
magical place with many casts and guests from literally all
around the world.
My role was to explain Japanese culture toguests at the Japan pavilion, and I was assigned as a server at a Japanese restaurant. The work as a server was very enjoyable, because I had a lot of opportunities totalk with many guests.
Regarding the work of a server, I foundmuch difference between America and Japan. For example, restaurants in the US

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The Days in Ireland
Hello. I’m Midoriko Iida. I had a lot of wonderful experiences inIreland. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to return to Japan
about a month earlier than planned because of COVID-19.
Nevertheless, my life while studying abroad gave me not only
English skills, but also it gave me a new point of view. Therefore I would share you my experiences in Dublin City University (DCU) in Ireland.
First, I will introduce Ireland a bit. As you may know, Irelandis located in north-west side of Europe and is an island, thesame as Japan. I stayed from January to March and it wascold and there was a lot of intermittent rain. So I recommend
a waterproof jacket with a hood when you go to Ireland.
Next, I will talk about the language school in DCU. This campus is located in an area which is a little far from the city centre. A lot of students go there by bus or on foot, when we hangout together, we take buses. At school, I attended 2 types ofcourses, IELTS course and General English course. IELTScourse is similar to a typical English class in Japan because
this is literally for the English part of the university entrance
exam. The teachers explained what this test is like. Also they
provided tips for passing the exam. This course was hard forme especially reading, and sometimes I wasn’t able to finish therevision within same day. General
English course was another typical overseas study course. Bothcourses were made up of about 15
students (of course a variety of nationalities) and one teacher in theHiking with my friends
morning. So we could contact withare very mindful of special dietaryneeds and offer various options. Restaurants have good understanding forpeople who are vegetarian, vegan, havereligious restrictions, or allergy. In addition, they respond to each preferenceof ingredients. It is very natural forguests to claim that “I don’t eat this ingredient, so please change it to someWith my boss
thing else” and restaurant can adjust
very flexibly. In Japan, many people with special dietary needs
have difficulties to find appropriate meals. I hope restaurants
are going to be more mindful to food restrictions in Japan, too.
Cast members working at Disney world have a special phrase
for each other. “WE CAN CREATE MAGIC!!” The moment thatis beyond what guests expect can make an impression as if it
is magic, and it can become an unforgettable memory. I tried
to make magical moments for guests every day. Each conversation with guests is my precious memory. My role in Disney
was over, but the spirit of creating magic will be forever in mymind.
Unfortunately, there are no international cast members in Epcot now. When the world can get over these difficult times, thepeople and cultures from all over the world will come back together on the happiest place on earth again.
- by Moe Sunada (Faculty of Law & Letters)

various cultures and used our free time usefully. After school,a lot of events were held for students from overseas every day.
The most valuable time for me
was to talk with friends and myhost family. I went to a cafe andchatted with my friends for several hours in the afternoons during
the weekdays and holidays. We
talked a lot and provided feedback to each other on our EngAt a Korean restaurant
lish skills. This time was effective(Me on the far right)
for our speaking and listening
skills, and gave me courage to make mistakes. It is reasonable
that classes were good to improve some skills, but I would liketo say it was more effective for getting practical skills every
day.
Finally, I will talk about COVID-19. In the beginning of March,
this virus spread to Europe, and the Irish government decided
to have a lockdown for a week. Most of attitude of Irish weresame as before COVID-19 spread. However, there were people
who were aggressive towards Asians because COVID-19 wasfrom China. I felt the panic and fear they had. COVID-19 gave
me some sad experiences, but I was lucky enough to deal withthis major historical event, and felt the warmth of the peopleof Ireland. This virus is spreading and preventing us from going abroad. Therefore, this is difficult for me to give any soundadvice about this situation, and to study English without going abroad.
Thank you for reading this article to the end. Good luck withyour journey to study English. Good bye!
- by Midoriko Iida (Faculty of Law & Letters)

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