What Japanese University Students
Think About...?

During my longtime tenure in Japan, without question one of my most rewarding experiences has been teaching at the university level. I'm often asked by family & friends what's on the mind of my Japanese university students & how they feel about various topics.

Honestly, I don't have a very good idea about that, besides the occasional group discussion exercises and informal polls I sometimes hold on how they would vote in U.S. presidential elections (Kerry & Obama won handily in 2004 & 2008).  

A couple years ago, we started using an interesting textbook in one of my mid-level English conversation classes that interviews young people from around the world. Through this online forum, my students will now have a voice to express their views and share their overseas travels with the online community.

First stop was America. Then New Zealand. And so on, all over the world.

More to follow in the weeks and months ahead, as we travel around the globe country by country, in accordance with the list below!

If you are a Japanese university student, feel free to throw in your 2 cents worth and participate in the discussion. It'd be a pleasure to hear your input.

Enjoy !!

[Note: After online stories for this school year are uploaded, they will be listed on this page: Stories for 2013-2014 School Year]

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