Special Guests From Japan

"Konnichiwa..! Genki desuka?"

…which means, "Hi, how are you?" in Japanese - these are some words that we have learned from Japanese Students.

What?! Japanese Students? Where?!

Yes, on Thursday the 4th March 2010, the Writing Center at the Islamic Institute was visited by special guests from Japan; they are students that belong to the Japan GCC Student Association of students (J-GAS), and they are Ienobu Kaneko, Yayoi Kodama, Maki Zushi and Atsushi Fujioka.

Japan GCC Student Association of students is a non-profit organization/inter-university society established in March 2008 in Tokyo. This association is promoting the cultural exchange and mutual understanding between students/youth of Japan and GCC countries.

We - Mrs. Jennie and peer tutors - had a fascinating discussion with them about the histories of our countries and our educational systems. We all introduced ourselves and we were exchanging many ideas about Japanese and UAE cultures.

Really, it was unforgettable moment because we got a lot of new information and knowledge about Japan from Japanese people themselves.

Arigato Gozaimasta...!!

Sayonara...!!