Why Don’t You Study at UBC? (J3 homestay program)
- 英語を活かすプログラム
- 国際交流・海外研修
Aug 9, Sunny
The ninth day of the program featured a full-day excursion to Vancouver. We visited the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the scenic neighborhood of Gastown. Students wrote;
‘I went to a Japanese university before. UBC is larger than that. There are no entrance exams for Canadian universities. Today I noticed the difference between Canadian culture and Japanese culture.’
‘First, I visited UBC and talked with its students. They were so kind. I was surprised at the college because it was very big. I spoke a lot in English with the students. It was so nice!’
‘UBC is very beautiful and big. It looks like a village. I think UBC students have bright eyes. Now I have a new way of thinking about university. I want to know about universities in foreign countries.’
the Beaty Biodiversity Museum – Vancouver’s natural history museum at UBC.
Walter C. Koerner Library
We had lunch on the campus before heading for the next destination, Gastown.
‘Today, I went to Vancouver. I think Vancouver is a very beautiful town. It’s because the town has many flowers. I like this town. I bought a lot of maple syrup. I’m so happy.’
‘I was surprised that the university was very big. I was happy because I was able to take pictures at TWICE’s MV shooting location.’ (TWICE is a Korean pop group.)
The most famous landmark of Gastown is this steam-powered clock.
It was a long bus ride, but the students had a lot of fun.
‘The traffic was a little heavy today, so it took us more time to go downtown. As for me, I didn’t feel it long, because I talked with Naomi. She was very kind and I had a very good time with her.’
For some girls, the biggest event of the day might have happened after the trip.
‘Today, I cooked Japanese food for my host family. I cooked three dishes. I worried whether they would be pleased with them. Later, they ate them. Then they said, “They are very delicious. We are so happy.” I was so glad to hear that.’
プログラム9日目の昨日はバンクーバーの中心地にあるブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学とガスタウンを訪問しました。まず生徒たちは4名のUBC生を迎え、班ごとに大学の話を聞き、質問に答えてもらい、そのあと学生にキャンパスを案内してもらいました。広々としたキャンパスに建つ立派な図書館や美しい庭園に歓声が上がりました。大学のカフェテリアでそれぞれ好きなものを購入して昼食を取ると、午後は歴史的街並みの残るガスタウンへ。短い時間ではありましたがメイプル・シロップやクッキーなどお土産を買ったりウィンドウ・ショッピングを楽しんだ様子です。K-POPのグループがミュージック・ビデオのロケ地とした場所で記念撮影する生徒たちもいました。前日の暑さは少し和らぎ、長めのバス旅ではありましたがみな元気に帰ってきました。そして大学でもバスの中でも、着いた当初よりずっと英語での会話がはずむようになり、生徒たちは自信をつけつつあります。
（引率 富田・田中）