The Japan Society spreads awareness on International Education Week

The Japan Society spreads awareness on International Education Week

11/20/2012

Contact: Carmen Bridges

E-mail: bridge2d@student.gpc.edu

Author: Carmen Bridges
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For Immediate Release

This November, GPC celebrates International Education Week. All GPC organizations have the opportunity to share cultures with students in gpc. Among the organizations is Clarkston campus’ Japan Society.

The Japan Society currently has more than 38 members in their organization. Their main focus is to spread awareness about Japan.


     This week, the Japan Society will host a slide shows about Japan’s pop culture, food, fashion and etc. they have a total of three guest speakers that will speak about Japan. One is a member of the JEP or Japanese Exchange Program. He will speak about the program and give tips on the essay portion of the application. Students will take advantage of this meeting due to the techniques learned in order to be picked and go to Japan.

The second speaker and former GPC student, speaks about his personal experiences of Japan, what its is like to live in Japan and what to expect in Japan. Also this coming Tuesday, Nov. 27, the third speaker will speak about the history and culture behind the bento or Japanese box lunches.

    “Our goal is to raise awareness in Japan, like the actual society of Japan, not just focusing on anime.” says Breanna Wimby, member of the Japan Society. The Japan Society encourages and welcomes anyone with an interest in Japanese culture or media. The Japan Society meets every Tuesday at 1 P.M. to 2 p.m. in the CN building-2210.

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