Over, yes, the
spring term is over! It has been a long time since I wrote the last blog. The articles
remind me of the nights (and early mornings) which I spent for writing… It was
a very hard term for me, but no athletes improve their skills without pain. Learning
foreign languages is a training, indeed.
And now, it’s time to
start my first vacation as a university student. To spend the summer vacation
more actively, here I’ll put an outline of it like in writing essays. I learned
that an outline helps me to think clearer!
★SEA Program;
Dublin
This is the biggest event in
this summer (Jul 6th – Aug 18th). It will be the first
time for me to study abroad. I have been to the U.S. twice, but they were not
for studying. Also, I’m going to visit Europe for the first time. Ireland, the
destination, has some unique culture. I really want to see foreign cultures
because I am thinking of majoring in Culture or Sociology.
★Summer Reading
I chose “Mrs.
Dalloway” (by Virginia Woolf) for the summer reading. I’ll bring the book to
Ireland with me and read it there.
★Visit somewhere
in Japan
I don’t do a
part-time job now, so I have about 2 weeks after the SEA program. So I want to
go somewhere in Japan. I like visiting old cities like Kyoto, and I’m thinking
of going to Kamakura at the end of August. Then I’ll visit my relative in
Hayama, too!
★Practicing Shamisen
Did you know that I am
a member of ICU Shamisen Club? I used to play Koto, or Japanese harp, in my high school’s club, but I changed my
instrument. You can see my Shamisen performance in ICU Festival. Check it out!
Anyway, enjoy your summer! See you on campus in September.
Congratulations on your safe arrival. Shamisen!? I love that instrument! I'll be on the lookout for you during the festival. I'll see you in Dublin next week! In the mean time, have a great time!
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