Students
from Tokyo City University (TCU) went to De La Salle University last September
1, 2016 for a 3-week student exchange program. The program was created for the
students to be immersed with Filipino culture and at the same time study
English through the Center for Language and Lifelong Learning (CeLL).
Tokyo City University (TCU) students at De La Salle University (DLSU)
Tokyo City University (TCU)
students at De La Salle University (DLSU) Library
The
Buddy Program was created in coordination with the Civil Engineering Department
and Civil Engineering Society to assist the TCU students in learning Filipino
culture. There were 13 students from TCU and 7 students from De La Salle
University. During weekdays, TCU students would attend their English class in
the morning and in the afternoon they would proceed to the Buddy Program. During
Saturdays, the TCU students would go on to an educational field trip wherein
they could explore the city of Manila and discover for themselves the beauty of
our culture and heritage. The TCU Buddy Program is where the TCU students can
apply their lessons in their English class with the DLSU buddies. The buddy
system did not only help the TCU students learn English but it also became an
avenue for them to make friends with the DLSU buddies. The DLSU buddies consist
of 7 students namely Redg Natividad, Steven Cruz, Daniel Ang, Remo Anca, Daniel
Chua Ching, Lucille Piojo and Engr. Erica Uy. Some of the notable moments happened
wherein the DLSU buddies and the TCU students went to Intramuros and SM Mall of
Asia. The TCU students together with their DLSU buddies rode using public
transportation. The TCU students used
their English communication skills in order to experience how it is like to
commute here in the Philippines. Another memorable experience is wherein the
TCU students and the DLSU Buddies went to the historical Intramuros. The TCU students
were amazed by the historical churches and structures in Intramuros. The most
exciting experience is when TCU students together with the DLSU buddies ate
different Filipino delicacies and street food. Surprisingly, the TCU Students
liked some of the Filipino street food such as turon, isaw and barbeque.
Farewell
gathering with the TCU professor, TCU students, DLSU staff, DLSU buddies and
CeLL Instructors
The
exchange student program from Tokyo City University has been such an amazing
experience. The DLSU buddies showed the Filipino hospitality that is truly
world class. There has been an exchange of culture between the students. TCU
students tell stories of the Japanese culture while the DLSU buddies show and
let the Japanese experience the Filipino culture. The experience has been truly
unique and one of kind. The TCU students did not just learn English but gained
the gift of friendship. The friendship that was built instantly but will never
fade as the years will go by.
Tokyo
City University (TCU) students at De La Salle University (DLSU) buddies
Written by Reginald Francis Natividad
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