Ninety
Josai University (JU) and Josai International University (JIU) students who
attended the two-week English Immersion Programme at UTAR Perak Campus were
all smiles upon receiving the certificate of completion during the Josai
Students Graduation Ceremony held on 14 September 2012.
Invited to grace the ceremony were UTAR Vice President (Internationalisation
& Academic Development) Prof. Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Vice Dean of JIU Faculty of
Tourism Prof. Dr. Wachi Yasuko, JU Language Education Center lecturer Prof.
Nakayama Tomokazu, Director of UTAR Centre for Extension Education Ms. Lim
Guat Yen and Director of Centre for Foundation Studies (Perak Campus)
Assistant Professor Mr Pek Hoo Chun.
Prof.
Ewe extended his gratitude to all who have made the programme a resounding
success and shared his joy for having the group of international students at
UTAR. "Thank you for taking the first step to come to Malaysia to know us
better. I hope the students will bring back the experience and visit other
countries," he mentioned.
Prof.
Wachi concurred, further sharing heartwarming stories of the warm Malaysian
hospitality that she and the students received and experienced during their
two-week stay. "The programme is a big success as a result of coordination
between UTAR staff and students. We will bring more students here in the
future," she gushed, drawing roaring applause from the crowd. She then
congratulated the 90 students for successfully completing the programme and
was proud of their achievement. "We feel even more proud of meeting
dedicated UTAR staff and students who make us feel like part of a big
family," she concluded.
Students Takaki Kagami and Keisuke Kikuchi expressed their joy of being here
and also attending the programme. "Although it is difficult [to communicate]
at the beginning, we made it," Kikuchi said.
A
series of performances ranging from group singing to lively dances by the JU
and JIU students soon ensued, turning the ceremony into a fun-filled yet
significant and sweet event.
The
English Immersion Programme was the fruit of international collaboration
between UTAR and JU - JIU. During their stay here, the delegates not only
visited certain famed tourist destinations in Penang but also New Villages
in Cameron Highlands and Kampung Koh in Sitiawan. The group from the Land of
the Rising Sun, along with some UTAR staff and students, were also cordially
invited to the Citra Perak Aman Jaya Launching Ceremony and Dinner by the
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia (Perak office) in conjunction with 'Visit Perak
2012' which further opened their eyes to the vibrant cultures of Malaysia
and showing them what this beautiful country has to offer culturally and
gastronomically.
JU an
JIU students upon arrival at KLIA
Prof
Dr Ewe presenting a token of appreciation to Prof Dr Wachi
JU and
JIU students' "homework" exposed!
JU-JIU students and their instructors performing Di Sini Senang
Wholly owned by UTAR Education Foundation (200201010564(578227-M)) LEGAL STATEMENT TERM OF USAGE PRIVACY NOTICE