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I enjoyed every single moment and there are so many things I liked about our stay in Australia. If I have to choose, this photo became my best memory of this trip.This photo was taken on the final week. We went to this place only to take this photo, but everyone came on time. I felt our strong bond and relationship.

Throughout this program, we built a strong friendship. We always stayed together wherever we go. We had a BBQ every Friday. There were so many problems occurred during our stay, but we overcame in union. It was a great honour I was in charge of this class leader. I want to say thank you to all the members.

George Yano

Hi, I'm Yuina.

I learned the importance of communal life in the three weeks of Australia. Of course, I took this class to improve my English skills and study business management. However, I realized how much I could get from living together in the dorm with my classmates.

I was not used to cooking myself compared to other classmates. I could only make spaghetti, so it was difficult for me to cook myself. But all the girls except me, especially sub-leader Hanako, were used to cooking and were good at cooking. I was very embarrassed. I did the work given me, but it was clear that it wasn't enough.

So, I cook my own meals and practice cooking after I came back to Japan. I'm cooking with the ingredients I brought back from Australia.

I'm sorry to write something unrelated to English and business management , but this is the most important thing I have learned in Australia. And also, it was a good opportunity to improve myself.

I'll never forget the three weeks in Australia.

I am grateful to my classmates.

Hi, I am Miyu.

Before going to the main topic, I appreciate all people. Under the coronavirus spreading, we could arrive in Tokyo safety. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I couldn’t choose the best memory of OEAP because all the days I had was wonderful and beautiful. So I will tell you my beautiful life in Australia with my nice friends and teachers.

I am remembering my days while writing this essay. At first, I was too shay to talk to my teacher because I didn’t have confidence in my English skill. However, I came to speak English and ask questions many times. Because of his words. One day, he said that his job is to answer your question. Your job is to ask questions to me. His words have changed my behavior. So I could be proactive in class during OEAP and enjoy my stay so much!!

It was the first time to take class in Australia. So I could find out the differences in teaching between Australia and Japan. For example, Australian cherish one’s idea. In my opinion, in japan there’s a lot of pressure to conform, so people rarely say how they truly think. My idea is sometimes quite different from others. In Japan, in this situation, my idea tend to be rejected. On the other hand, Australians said that it’s good idea!!,without laughing. That’s good point in Australian teaching. I was so happy that my idea was accepted.

I really enjoyed my stay in Australia. I will never forget this three weeks. I worked so hard and played a lot, and felt cultures in Australia. Thank you very much for your help.

Miyu Tsukada

Hi, I'm Mutsuki.

Studying in Australia was one of the most fulfilling I have ever experienced. I was blessed with amusing class members and good teachers, and I was able to finish studying abroad with satisfaction. I will not forget these memories.

The most enjoyable part of Australia was going to the beaches on the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast was much longer on the beaches of Japan and very beautiful. This made me realize that I am now in Australia. I'm happy to make so many other memories that I can't write here.

Thanks everyone for 3 weeks! Let's Stay Good Friend!

Hi, I'm Hiroaki! There were a lot of memories in class and play. Especially, Stradbroke island was most exciting for me! I saw the clear sea for the first time. I was able to take lots of nature-rich photos. Also, I lost on rock paper scissors and gave ice cream to 6 people for free! So I lost $ 30. This is also a good memory now. It was a fulfilling day to visit various places on the island.

I was laughing every day for three weeks. I want to be friends with these members from now.

Hello, I am Miyu Tsukada.

This is the faunal day.

Unfortunately, I have a stomach.

So I could not go to Goldcoast....:(

I am so sad...

However, I feel better in the afternoon!!

So I go out for dinner with Yuina.

I ate hamburger for dinner and it’s last meal in Australia.

It’s so tasty!!!!

It’s the best hamburger in any others.

I miss my days, my friends and teacher, Michael...

We had so good time in Australia.

Thank you for reading!!

Hello, I’m George.

Sorry for the late post.

On 29th February, we went to the Gold Coast again. It took 3 hours to get there due to the train maintenance. We went to the beech. After that, we went to SkyPoint Observation Deck. That was a nice view.

I was thinking 3 weeks would be too long for us. However, right now I feel like this 3 weeks have passed so quickly.The 19 students of UQ class had a strong friendship with each other and the class was full of smile. It’s a great honor to be the class leader. I also want to say thank you to teachers and staff members for your great support.

Thanks

George

Hi, I'm Mutsuki. Today we had our last class and farewell party. 3 weeks was very short for us. The style of Australian lessons was different from Japan and at first I was confused, but I enjoyed it very much. We were also blessed with good teachers and helped us deepen our understanding. During the farewell party, the teacher left the room and felt sad, albeit with little involvement. I think this was because the class was meaningful and important to us. Anyway, it was nice to be able to graduate from UQ and have a lot of experience. Tomorrow is my last holiday in Australia and I want to enjoy it as much as I want.

28.FEB.2020

Hi, I'm Hiroaki. It's sorry for late posting.

Today, we did the last presentation. We have prepared a lot for this presentation. Because discussions were in English, it was often difficult to communicate as expected. I think that a good presentation was made with the team. I practiced a lot yesterday. Through this presentation, I was able to focus not only on company analysis but also on presentation skills, and I was able to improve my skills.

I want to enjoy Australia on the remaining days and make more memories. And I want to deepen our relationship.

Hello, I'm Yuina.

Today, we had presentation practice. I practiced my presentation in front of my classmates.However, I could not do well because I didn't have confidence in my presentation. And I just memorized the script.

So I practiced my presentation after I went back to the dorm. Miyu taught me how to make a good presentation today. She can fascinate her audience. I really respect her. I want to work hard so that I can make a presentation like her.

So, I want to speak cheerfully and clearly in tomorrow's presentation.

26.Feb.2020

Hello I am Miyu Tsukada.

Today our class ended in the morning so I went to Queen Street with Yuina!

We ate Hungry Jacks for lunch. It was so tasty!!!

After lunch, I went shopping and bought pretty good bags. I am so happy to buy!

In the night, we did group work and made slides for tomorrow presentation and practiced a lots.

It was wonderful day !

Study hard and play hard!!!

Do our best for presentation!!!

25.Feb 2020

I’m George.

Yesterday, 24th February, we went to school. On the 1st period, we learned how to give a memorable presentation to the audience. After the break, we started making PowerPoint based on SWOT and 3C’s analysis. On the 3rd period, we continued working on the project.

After school, I went to buy some food for Ryohei. I hope Ryohei will get well soon.

24 Feb, 2020

Hi, I'm Mutsuki.

I went to Dream World today. Dream World was very voluminous because it had an amusement park and a pool. Dreamworld's freefall is the largest and fastest in the world. So I was very scared before riding, but after riding I was full of satisfaction. But it was very disappointing as the two roller coasters in the amusement park were closed. Also, it was very cold when we were in the pool today because the weather was not good. We are very sorry that the weekend weather has been poor since we came to Australia. I'm going to enjoy my Australian life as it's only a little left.

23.FEB.2020

Hi, I'm Hiroaki.

Today, It was the day I enjoyed Australia the most! we went to two places.

First, it is Stradbroke Island. Beach walk was most exciting. I saw the clear sea for the first time in my life. I was able to feel nature on my skin and I took many memorable photos. When we rode the ferry, the wind was stronger than I expected, so my hat was about to be blown off several times! But, I lost to rock-paper-scissors and gave ice cream to six people for free. Next I will definitely win!

Second, male menbers went to Suncorp Stadium to watch professional rugby match. The score was 64-5, Reds,team in brisbane, won. There weren't many audiences, but it was really exciting and fun. I want to take this opportunity to see more games because I became interested in rugby.

It was a fun holiday. we are going to go to Dream World tomorrow and want to add more memory.

22.Feb.2020

Hello, I'm Yuina.

Today, we had presentation practice.

We were given the assigment of giving a presentation within 5-7 minutes individual.

I don't like presentation because I don't have confidence in my English pronounciation. So, I practiced a lot the day before.

However, I took today's class and I realized that I had lack of body language and eye contact in my presentation.

So, I'd like to practice these skills and improve my presentation skill.

21.Feb.2020

↓ And also, I went to school library today. It was so nice! I found some Japanese books. I want to borrow some books but I couldn't understand how to borrow the book.