SEPTEMBER 2019

EEC NEWSLETTERVOLUME 39

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTERTopics■ Exchange Program Reports from Taiwan & USA■ Thrill The World (article by Adrian)■ News Flash : More Information about the SEA (Study English Abroad) Program

Exchange Program Reports from Taiwan & USA
University Life in Taiwan
Hello, this is Nana Yamauchi. As an exchange student, I studied at National Chengchi University (NCCU) from September
2018 to June 2019. This was not the first time for me to leave
Japan, but I had never studied Chinese before going to Taiwan. Thus I was anxious and hopeful at the same time. In thisletter, I’d like to share some of my experiences.

dy system, so many exchange
students practice speaking Chinese with their buddies. Besides
studying, I joined the yoga cluband went to a swimming pool formy health because I didn’t want
to refrain from eating delicious
foods including bubble tea.

Elephant Mountain (象山)For the first few weeks, I couldn’t communicate in Chinese, soI usually used English. However, when I tried to speak English, I couldn’t even say half of what
I wanted to say. It really got medown. At that time I thought studying English was very important tomake friends. After I was graduallyable to speak more and more Chinese, Taiwan life started to become
Trip to Gaoxiong (高雄)
fun. At NCCU, I took the Intensive
Mandarin Class (12-15 hours a week) and two academic classes (3 hours a week). In the Mandarin class, we could learn
not only Chinese but also Taiwan culture through many learning materials with interesting games. Also, I sometimes took
part in a language exchange with my buddy. NCCU has a bud-Through school life, I could make not only friends from aroundthe world but also interesting Japanese friends. Althoughmany people say that while studying abroad, it is better not tospeak in Japanese, I think you don’t have to push yourself too
hard. Speaking Japanese with Japanese friends allows you torelax and gives you energy.

4 Things I Miss About Studying Abroad in California

nese culture which remains male privileges. Although it washard to catch up with regular classes, it was valuable to experience the same campus life as local students do. I think thisis the best thing about being an exchange student.

Hello! I’m Satomi Mimura, and I had been studying at California State University, Sacramento as an exchange student. Although it’s been only for three months since I came back from
Sacramento, I really want to go back. Here are 4 things I missabout studying abroad in California.
No.1 People
I really miss my roomies and friends. I met so many people
who are smart and generous, and it meant a lot to me. They
helped me write papers as well as took me beautiful places inSacramento. Also, I spent so much time with my roommatesand neighbors in the dorm. I really miss chilling on a couchtalking silly things withthem. I miss small conversations with strangers as
well. People often talked tome like “I like your skirt!”
even though we didn’t knoweach other. I really love thisculture.
No.2 Women’s Studies Classes
I was majoring in Women’s Studies, and I met many strong
women at the classes. They always had opinions and shared
them. I was impressed that they understand the importance ofprotecting their rights as a human and try to be involved inpolitical issues. It was also a good opportunity to share Japa-

Mango Shaved Ice

Studying abroad taught me many things
that I could not learn in Japan. If thepeople who read this newsletter are planning to study abroad, why don’t you consider travelling to Taiwan? I’m really glad
I went to Taiwan. I hope you get to experience the beauty of Taiwan!
- by Nana Yamauchi (Faculty of Law and Letters)

No.3 Cajun Shrimps and Crabs
I didn’t expect that much about food in America, but Cajun
food stole my heart! I miss a restaurant
called “The Boiling Crab” where I got abag of shrimps with Cajun source. Igrabbed shrimps from bags with hands
and took off shells, it tasted really good.
They also have fried soft shell crabs, andthis one was way too delicious as well.
No.4 California Weather and Beautiful Nature
I miss the comfortable weather in Sacramento. It’s not too hot
in summer and not too cold in winter. It never rains except forwinter. Thanks for a bunch of sprinklers, our campus has
some huge grass felids and a lot of trees. I miss doing homework outside surrounded by greens and cute squirrels in theperfect weather.
Those are the things I miss about the Campus life in Sacramento. This small space is not enough to write all of my memories, so check the English professional course
homepage to see more posts and pictures!
(>>http://web.eec.ehime-u.ac.jp/Pro/report_2.html)- by Satomi Mimura (Faculty of Law and Letters)

Thrill The World- by Adrian Heinel

Have you ever heard of the word “flash mob?” A flash mob is agroup of people who get together in a public place and dosomething crazy or entertaining for people to see. In October,just before Halloween, about 200 people in my hometown ofEugene Oregon get together and participate in a flash mob
called “Thrill The World Eugene.” At this event people of allages and abilities perform a dance routine in the style of Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. To make it even more exciting,people create zombie costumes and put on makeup for theperformance. The event itself is organized completely by thecommunity. It takes about one
month to practice the dance andprepare for the final performance. Infact, my aunt and uncle volunteer tohelp teach the choreographed dance,and even my mother has dressed up
like a zombie and participated!
My aunt and uncle

take part in this global event! Wouldn’t
you like to be part of an international activity that crosses language and culturalbarriers? Everyone loves “Thriller” andan event like this is a fun celebration
like a Halloween party. If you have apassion for dance and sharing the joy life
with others why don’t you (and somefriends or family) try to organize a Thrill
The World Matsuyama event! Nothing isMy motherimpossible! Everything you need from amanual on how to organize the event, YouTube videos on how
to learn the dance, to information on how to register yourgroupinternationallycanallbefoundatthewww.thrilltheworld.com website. Halloween is rightaround the corner, so what do you say? Are you readyto “get your ghoul on?”Actually, this yearly event started in 2006 and originated outof Canada, but since then, like a zombie outbreak, it has
spread to 6 of the 7 continents on our planet Earth! Now thereare thousands of people in countries around the world who

Practicing “Thriller”
dance at agymnasium

News Flash: More Information about the SEA (Study English Abroad) Program
What is SEA program?
It is an overseas study program open to all Aidai students.

Summer Short‐term Programs

Three types of programs are offered; short-term programs (3-4 weeks), medium-term programs (3 months), and a long-term program (9 months).

Starts from: Lasts:

Apply before:

UBC

early Sep

3 weekslate JulyDCU

early Aug

4 weekslate June

Bangor Univ. late Aug

3 weeks

early JuneUCLA

late Aug

3 weeks

mid June

Canada : University of British Columbia (UBC)

UHearly Aug

3 weekslate June

Ireland : Dublin City University (DCU)

UWlate Aug

3 weeks

mid July

Which universities can we study at?
You can choose from 7 universities in English-speaking countries such as
Canada, Ireland, UK, and USA.

UK : Bangor University
USA : University of California, LA (UCLA)

Spring Short‐term Programs

University of California, Irvine (UCI)Starts from:

Lasts:

Apply before:

University of Hawaii (UH)UBClate Feb

4 weeks

mid Jan

University of Washington, Seattle (UW)

DCU

late Feb4 weeks

mid JanUCLAearly Mar

4 weekslate Dec

UHearly Mar

3 weekslate JanUWA) early Feb A) 3.5 weeks A) late DecB) early Mar B) 3 weeksB) late Jan

Can I request a homestay?
Yes. They arrange home-stays at all the universities except UCLA and UCI.
When is the application deadline?
It varies according to the program. An application for summer program mustbe submitted during June or July. As for spring programs, deadlines areusually set between late December to late January. See the following list for
mid and long-term courses.
Visit SEA Program webpage or
EEC office for further information.

2019 Summer report &2020 Spring informa on session

When : October 9 (Wed) 12:00 ‐ 4:00
Where : Room M215 (Aidai Muse)

Mid‐term & Long‐term ProgramsStarts from: Lasts:

Apply before:

DCU

early Jan

mid Nov

BangorUniv.

A) late AugB) early Jan

3 months A) early MayB) early Sep

UCIA) mid Sep
B) mid Mar

9 months

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER @EHIME UNIVERSITY
2nd floor, Aidai Muse, 3 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime
Phone : 089-927-8340 E-mail : eec@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp
Webpage : http://web.eec.ehime-u.ac.jp/

A) late Apr
B) late Sep