NEWSLETTERFebruary 2019VOLUME 37

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTERTopics■ SEA (Study English Abroad) Program Report from Aidai Students■ Knitting (Article by Kristin)■ Good-Bye Ehime University - Farewell Messages from 3 Memorable Teachers■ Pro Course Invitation

Summer SEA (Study English Abroad) Program Reports from Aidai Students
My Experience on Fair Trade in Wales- by Suzuka Watanabe(Faculty of Education, School Teacher Training Course)

Hello, I am Suzuka Watanabe. I went abroad to Wales forthree weeks. I studied at Bangor University and I experienced many things. In this report, I’d like to tell you about
Wales and my interest in fair trade.
First of all, Wales is in the UK. It has a long history and theculture is quite unique. The Welsh speak Welsh and English
and they are proud about that. I
visited many places on the fieldtrips. My most favorite place isCaernarfon Castle. That castle
is a model of “Laputa: Castle inthe sky”, so I was so excited tosee it.
Next, I will talk about fair trade. Do you know what fair trade
is? This system supports producers in developing countries
by paying a fair price of the products and making sure thatworkers have good working conditions. We can get such products by checking the fair trade symbol. The UK is well established for this system. I think that it is very good. Actually, Ibought chocolates and tea at the supermarket that sells fairtrade products. There were many things. Also I saw a poster
about fair trade at a primary school, I noticed that there wasa big difference between British and Japanese education in terms of ethical and sustainable products. I hope the Japanese will
have some awareness about a better society
in the future.
In short, please visit another country thatyou don’t know but you have an interest.
Such experience would be a fortune for you.

Great Experience in Seattle

Me holding aFair Trade drink- by Maki Naito(Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry)

I participated in the Short Term English Program at the University of Washington (UW) this summer. This was my second
time to go abroad, but I felt this experience was fresh because
I walked around a foreign place on my own for the first time.
The program was wonderful. The class contents were mainly
conversation, discussion, and finally wemade presentations. The teacher’s stories were very interesting because wecould learn difference of cultures orviewpoints. There were three classes on
the program. Most classmates wereAsian; Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese but They have a Starbucks
there were also Saudi Arabian and Coon campus!

Study abroad at UCLA (University of California, LA)- by Miyu Shioume(Faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation)
Hello everyone. My name is Miyu.
I studied at UCLA in Los Angeles.
I was so excited by first experience
about culture and people for amonth.

I was anxious about living abroadalone. My roommate was an Indian who can speak English.
At first I was nervous and could not communicate at all withher. We only greeted, so I was very uncomfortable. I thoughtthat this can’t go on like this and I decided to tell her what I
had done every day as much as possible. Then we could gradually open up and became good friends. I wasn’t worried
about grammar. I felt strongly that grammar wasn’t important, but actively communicating with her was.
I took classes to improve my English ability on weekdays. Iwas able to have fun learning English with my classmates.
However, during the summer vacation, there were so many
Japanese around me. If you want to learn earnestly, you
should avoid long holidays.
I went to many sightseeing spots with my classmates afterschool and weekends. I could go to Hollywood, Disney California, San Diego and other sightseeing places. I was moved by
the night view from Griffith Observatory on the last day. Los
Angeles has comfortable weather
and many sightseeing spots. I
want to visit there again.

lombian. I made friends with them and we still keep in touchnow!
I did a homestay during the program. My host family was verykind. For instance, they took me to some great places every
weekend, cooked a delicious dinner every evening, and welcomed my friends warmly. An especiallymemorable place was Alki Beach where I
enjoyed the beautiful cityscape of Seattle,
a breathtaking sunset and the starlit sky.
All in all, while it was only three weeks, I
learned many things, not just how to
speak English. I think this experience
helped me grow up a lot. I made somegood friends, new goals and irreplaceablememories.

The famous Suzallo
Library at UW

Knitting

Knitting is a method of making clothes and other garments
and accessories using wool and knitting needles. Different
types of stitches, colors and textures of wool are used to makeoriginal creations. It’s something I do everyday and my life
wouldn’t be the same without knitting.

the rhythmic flow of the movement
and the peaceful sound of the needles clicking together can seem like
meditation. Research has shown thatknitting is good for the brain andpeople who knit with others are more
likely to feel calmer and happier.

First of all, it is extremely fun to make your own clothes andit’s also a great sense of achievement when you finish knitting
something from a complicated pattern. You can feel proud
when someone compliments you on something you’ve made.
Although wool might be a little expensive, making somethingthat shows your individual styleis rewarding.

Third, knitting is a hobby you can share with your friends andfamily. It’s often a skill handed down to boys and girls frommothers and grandmothers. My grandmother taught me how
to knit when I was seven and I made my grandfather a white,
blue and red hat as a Christmas present. It didn’t fit very well,but I was proud to give him something handmade and he loved
it. I was hooked and have been knitting ever since.

Also, it’s the perfect way to relieve stress. Knitting requires
concentration, so when you are
knitting you can forget about
your problems. Often people say

Why don’t you come to the knitting club and reduce yourstress while creating something originalfor someone important in your life. It’s agreat way to improve your English too?
I hope to see you soon.

- by Kristin Armitage

Knitters and their creations

Good-Bye Ehime University - Farewell Messages from 3 Memorable Teachers
Chris Connelly

who have made my five years here so fulfilling.

After five wonderful years teaching at Ehime
University, I'm sad to say that it is time for me tomove on and start the next chapter of my life.

Above all, I will miss the students. Being able to teach every
day, meeting so many wonderful people, and enjoying our time
together in the classroom was the most rewarding part of thisjob.

Working at Ehime University has been an invaluable experience and I will cherish the many opportunities made available
to me thanks to this position. I will miss working with the EEC
staff and many other staff members throughout the university

Glenn Magee
I wanted to take a moment to let you knowthat I will be leaving my position at Ehime
University. I will be starting a new position atGifu Shotoku University.
I have enjoyed working here, and I appreciate having the opportunity to work with many wonderful students and teachers. Thank you for the support, commitment, and encouragement you have given me during my time at Ehime University.
Even though I will miss my students and colleagues, I am
looking forward to this new challenge and to starting a newphase of my career.
Thanks again for everything, I wish you all the best.

English Professional Course Invitation
The English Professional Course aims to develop distinguishedactive users of English in the globalized and local community.
We accept up to 30 students every year.
Check out the information
session for a detailed explanation. The session isopen to anyone who is in
his/her 1st year.

I wish you all the best for the future and remember that it isimportant to be yourself and always give it your best. Hope to
see you all again...someday :)Andrew Tidmarsh
Things you Should do Before Leaving Ehime
Is it time for you to leave Ehime? Me too! Hereare some things to do before leaving - try to do
all of them!
1. Find out the names of all the cats who live on Johoku
campus.
2. Admire the view of the castle from the top of the ferris
wheel above Matsuyama City station.
3. Admire the view of the ferris wheel above Matsuyama Citystation from the top of the castle.
4. Eat some oranges.
5. Try to return a pink tray upstairs at the cafeteria.
Enjoy and see you!

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER@EHIME UNIVERSITYPro Course Information Session

2nd ﬂoor, Aidai Muse, 3 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime◆ Date : Feb 13th, 2019 (Wed)Phone : 089-927-8340◆ Time : 1:00 pm ～ 4:00 pm

E-mail : eec@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp◆ Place : Room M23 (Aidai Muse)

Webpage : http://web.eec.ehime-u.ac.jp/