Lockport township high school addition2/22/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() They also learned to enjoy these differences. ・They became more accepting of and more interested in different perspectives. (male, International School of Beaverton) I learned talking with strangers is not as scary as it may seem and that even those across an ocean are very similar to me. ・I learned to better communicate with others without fear. It made me more eager to visit a foreign country and to study abroad in the future. It was an enriching experience that broadened my horizon. ・It was fun and interesting to learn about a new culture also interacting with person from halfway across the planet. It is important to be respectful of other cultures so that you are not ignorant and do not disrespect their customs and ways. I have also gained the skill of appreciating and respecting cultures. Global Classmates has given me a peek into Japanese culture and I am hungry for more. ・I used to think that Japan and the US have a completely different way of thinking but it was exciting to see that in reality, there are many common grounds. ・I was able to really feel the difference in our cultures through learning about American cultures, their unique characteristics and school life through comments and photos. ・It was a great experience to share things I love and help my partner classmates learn about Japanese culture. (male, National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College) I also learned about a wide variety of cultures and ways of thinking because the United States is a diverse country. ・I was able to learn about American customs that are not common in Japan. This connects the students on a tangible level and this project becomes one of the most memorable moments for them. In Omiyage Exchange, a small gift exchange with the partner school, students who have been engaging with each other online receive an Omiyage that their partner classmates carefully selected. The students also increased their understanding and awareness of their own culture by sharing things about their daily lives and culture, and answering questions using photos. Through engaging with people their own age, they began to feel more connected to their partner country and culture. Even the students who were not very interested in other countries initially began to enjoy finding out about other cultures. ![]()
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