These past two weeks have been very exciting! From Japanese Language and Culture lessons, to in elementary classroom activities, to amazing foods and incredible views, it has been so much fun.
Our liaison has been very active in our experience, adding to a sense of comfort and security, as we know we can rely on them if we ever need. She has created an organized schedule for the two months that we are here, which include: elementary and junior high school visits, Japanese language lessons, city tours with local Hokkaido University of Education Students, and many more!
The schools here have surprised me, as they are similar to ours in Canada, yet different in many ways. We have only seen two elementary schools so far and I have noticed a few things:
- The students and the faculty have been very welcoming, they will always say hello or good morning as we pass in the school.
- The teachers have the same energetic and fun energy as elementary teachers do in Canada, silly and goofy, yet will get to business when it is time.
- There is no janitor! The students clean the school every day after lunch! (There is a technician to fix things and to garden)
- The students were very excited to meet and speak English with us (I got to read a story and play Tag at recess with some of them!)
It has so far been incredible and I can’t wait to experience more!
Cheers!
Lily Heshmati
