Clubs Day Debrief -- Chia Miyahara

 


I felt like I was not able to do some successful networking at this event, but I really enjoyed it.

 

My wish born is to make Kiwi friends through club activities. I don’t have opportunities to make new friends except for in language center.

 In the class, although we learned many kinds of greeting, which is used when we want to join some groups and finish a conversation, and a lot of tips to talk someone smoothly, I completely could not use them. When we practiced networking at the class, I could use them. However, when I tried to use it, the words did not come out. I thought the reason why I could not come out was I didn’t clearly think about which club do I want to join. At the class, I already thought about my career, so I could listen to other’s talking and talked others what I wanted to talk. I regrated that I should have thought about what clubs I wanted to join before Clubs Day. If I get an opportunity to join networking event, I want to practice using words many times.

I could find out animation club. I love Japanese animation and usually watch it. In this club booth, there are Japanese magazines, and I was interested.  

 

As I wrote before, I think I could not communicate effectively. Compared to other students, I listened to other person for too long and could not ask questions. In addition to Anime club, I tried to talk some girls who belonged to Musa club. They were very kind for me and taught me about traditional Muslim culture.

 

To ensure that I make the most of opportunities afforded, I should join some club activities. I have not decided yet, but I want to try to enter new environment in New Zealand. To get more information, I want to start to search a lot of sites.

Comments

  1. Ilryeon YunJuly 19, 2023 at 5:16 PM

    I hope that you could find some nice clubs!!

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  2. Nao MiyaharaJuly 19, 2023 at 5:19 PM

    Good luck with making kiwi friends!

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  3. Asaka MatsudaJuly 19, 2023 at 5:21 PM

    I couldn't use greeting words well too😢 I hope you can find clubs which are good for you!

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  4. Ren FunayamaJuly 19, 2023 at 5:24 PM

    I'm sure you cam find good clubs because you are making a great effort. Good luck!

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  5. Aina TaniguchiJuly 19, 2023 at 5:38 PM

    We hope you find the right club for you.

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  6. Chien NguyenJuly 19, 2023 at 5:41 PM

    You did a great job! Keep going! Be more self-esteem!

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  7. Fumiya NakagawaJuly 19, 2023 at 5:54 PM

    Hope you make good kiwi friends.

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