May 22nd＋24th

Another class out in the sun at bakayama at the 22nd:)

Rab explained how the idea of the Stream 1 students to observe other classes got rejected by the ELA director. Apparently, our English levels will discourage the lower level students and damage their self-esteem according to her. I mean... really?? That is such a shallow opinion. As Rab said, there isn't any information that would support her idea. Moreover, from my experience, interacting with higher level students always raised my awareness and encouraged me to study more. I was personally looking forward for this plan so I was quite shocked to hear about the rejection.


About the 24th.

We learned how to make our own photo books using iPhoto! It would be nice if we could make a yearbook   just with the Stream 1 students instead of spending 8000 yen on that school yearbook that has so many pictures of people who I'm not acquainted with. As an example of the photo book, Rab brought in one of his with his children dressed for shichigosan. They were soooo cute. I seriously suggest both of them to become child actors:)

Rab then showed us the ways to keep our internet secured, which was a realm I was completely blind of. Of that very intense technological lecture that he gave us, the sole thing I was able to understand was having multiple VPN addresses will be helpful in many ways!! tadaaaa.

Next came up the ongoing talk of universities' corrupt system. Universities are all about profit, and they are a complete business and not a genuine place that offers educational opportunities for those who wish. Of course ICU is not an exception. In fact, this university is one of the most expensive private schools in Japan. Therefore, the recycling of teachers also takes place here at ICU just like other Japanese universities. I've been thinking that ICU was different from other ordinary university... It's sad but I guess that I need to face the reality.

Keynote was such a useful tool! Again, I cannot use this convenient tool on my computer for being a Windows user. But I'm proud with my computer anyways. HA!