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デフニーの人類学のクラスでスタディアブロードのプロモートのためのプレゼンを行った。 何かやらない？ と言われたので、まあ手を挙げてみた訳なんだけど、 ホントにモンタナでの最大級のイベントと言うか締めくくりとなった。 今まで授業で３，４回プレゼンはやったのだけれど、 いずれも緊張したり、準備不足だったり、 読み練習が足らなかったりして、満足が行かなかったから、 今度こそはと言う思いで練習。 それでも最終原稿が完成してパワーポイントの資料ができ上がったのは前日の深夜。 それでもチューターのリックと何度も練習を重ね、 文法を修正し、 内容をクリーンアップし、 発音が悪い部分も再度練習を行った。 そうやって色んな人たちの協力してくれたおかげで、 今までよりは遥かにいいプレゼンが出来たなと思う。 パワーポイントが勝手に進んでしまうとか言うアクシデントはあったけど、 アメリカ人は結構しょうもないことに笑ってくれる。 留学推進のためのプレゼンだからユーモアも何もないのだけれど。 プレゼンターとオーディエンスが双方向で会話しているような気分だった。 だから最初は、120人の学生を目の前にして、 頭の中が真っ白になったのだけれど、 徐々に慣れて行くことが出来たのだと思う。 それでもまだまだもっと上手く出来ただろうな、と言う思いもあるし、 もっと上手くやりたかったな、と思う。 上を目指さなきゃどうしようもない。 残念ながら日本についての質問は無かったけれども、 留学に対する学生の関心は非常に高く、多くの質問が寄せられていた。 その辺はスーパーバイザーが答えてくれたから良かったのだけれど。 デフニーが後で、「すごい反響だったよ」と言ってくれたり、 出会った学生に、「プレゼン良かったよ」って言われると、 苦労はしたけれどもやってよかったと嬉しく思う。 最後の最後で帳尻合わせみたいな感じだ。 協力してくれたデフニーとリック、スーパーバイザーのヒラリー、 原稿を読んでくれたリック、応援に来てくれたふたり、本当にありがとう。 しっかし１２０人の観衆の前でやるのも結構楽しかった。 ちょっとクセになりそうだ。 Study Abroad Classroom Presentation Thanks for giving me this opportunity to make a presentation. I would like to introduce myself. I am an administrative staff member in Japan, And I am studying both English and the U.S. higher education system at MSU. I am an intern of Office of International Programs assisting with the Study Abroad Fair. First of all, I would like to introduce the MSU Study Abroad Fair. Study Abroad Fair will be held on this Wednesday, at Northwest Lounge, SUB. You will be able to meet international students and students who have returned from study abroad experiences, and ask questions. We will also be having a raffle, and you will have the opportunity to win International Prizes. Moreover you will have a chance to get extra credit! Please join us! Next Topic “Why study abroad?” The most valuable things are; Learn another language & culture. Meet new people and make friends. You will be able to meet a lot of people and make friends from different cultures. It is a wonderful experience. Moreover this experience will help you Gain a new perspective to open your eyes and broaden worldview. The one more important thing is; through your experience abroad, you will be able to Learn about yourself & your home country from the other country’s point of view. Actually, through my experiences, I have found many cultural differences. On the other hand, even though there are large differences between the U. S. and Japan, there are similarities. American English is taught in Japan. American people work very hard like Japanese. I recognize the U.S. has a great influence on Japanese culture and society after I have lived in the United States. I wouldn’t have experienced this if I hadn’t left Japan. There are more than 235 MSU sponsored programs in over 50 countries all over the world. So you will have a lot of places to study abroad. There are several misunderstandings about Study abroad, I would like to clarify some misunderstandings. 1. “Will I have to stay in school longer?" No. You will receive academic credit in MSU sponsored programs. You don’t have to miss semesters. We will work with you to help find the best programs that fit your major, interest, and goals with careful planning. 2: Does it cost too much? No. For many MSU sponsored programs, you have only to pay regular MSU tuition and fees. Other programs have different fees, but most are affordable. You are able to apply financial aid towards the cost of the study abroad programs. Scholarships are also available for some programs. More information is available in the Office of International Programs Resource room in Culbertson Hall. 3: Do I have to speak a foreign language? No! MSU has programs in English speaking countries such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. Some programs offer courses in English in non-English speaking countries. So, you don’t have to always speak in a foreign language. However, fundamentally, Study abroad is a great way to learn a foreign language. You can improve language proficiency in many different languages. We also have great summer programs. Summer programs are Faculty led or hosted by foreign institutions. Groups consist of 10 to 20 students Most summer programs are taught in English Locations include London, Morocco, Spain, South Africa, Italy, China, and Ireland, and many more locations. NEXT STEPS: Students who have finished their freshman year can apply to study abroad. A minimum 2.5 to3.0 GPA is required, depending on the program. I hope you keep in mind there are chances to study abroad. So if you are interested, start planning now to study abroad and please join us. As I mentioned previously; Study Abroad Fair will be held on this Wednesday. If you are thinking about study abroad, the first step is to attend the Information Sessions. Sessions are located at Office of International programs on 4th floor, Culbertson Hall. The next study abroad information session is on this Thursday, September 28th at 2:30. Today, I brought flyers here. If you are interested in these events, please take them. Other Important information; Upcoming deadlines are here. Oct. 15th for Spring 2007 programs March 1st for Summer and Fall 2007 programs For your more information, please contact Study Abroad Advisor. I would like to introduce the study abroad program in Japan. Montana State University has several programs in Japan. Kumamoto University Kumamoto Gakuen University Prefectural University of Kumamoto (Cost of programs is MSU tuition) KCP International Language Institute (Fee based program) Chukyo University Nanzan University Toyo University (Cost of program is MSU tuition plus MSU room and board) Some programs cost MSU tuition, Or Fee based program, and MSU tuition plus MSU room and board. I would like to introduce Japan a little. Japan has four beautiful seasons. Japan also has a lot of rich culture, history, and people. There are various restaurants in Japan. You will be able to enjoy eating not only Japanese cuisine but also cuisine from all over the world. Next I would like to clarify misunderstandings of Japan. Are prices expensive? Actually no. But it depends on the place. The large cities are expensive, but rural areas are less expensive. I feel prices are a little higher in Japan than in the U.S. But you don’t have to pay for any tips in Japan. Some things are much more expensive such as gas and meat, others are less expensive. Prices are usually much less expensive than other Western European countries. Can Japanese speak English? All Japanese study English from junior high school, so Japanese know English very well. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough occasions to speak in English and almost all Japanese people are very shy. There is a lot of travel information written in English. In addition, more and more Japanese are studying English in school. If you want to know about Japan more. Please come to our Presentation Discover JAPAN 06 on 28th at MSU Linfield Hall, Room 113. Come and experience what is Japanese life like from birth to the end of life. Discover not only traditional aspects but also current situations in JAPAN ! You will have another chance for extra credit! For more information about the presentation. Thank you very much! |
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