In May, all Department of English first-year students joined an eventful and enjoyable three-day orientation seminar at the National Sanbe Youth Friendship Center in Shimane Prefecture. The seminar was organized and run by second- and third-year students. Teachers and staff showed their support, joining students in a variety of events.

　

On the first day, students, teachers, and staff enjoyed orienteering in and around the center. In groups of 12, they completed various tasks and solved clues to find out who Prince Jack was destined to marry.

　

In the evening, third-year students gave presentations about their half-year stay in the US.

　

On the second day, group members helped one another build a camp fire. Each group cooked curry on the fire. Even the rain couldn't dampen their spirits.

In the evening, everyone came together for a moving candle service followed by entertainment, fun, and games.

On the third and final day, second-year students prepared a number of exciting games for everyone. Needless to say, the three days in Sanbe were not only extremely fulfilling but also successful in bringing Department of English students, teachers and staff even closer together.