On February 9, 2013, a joint reporting session for Fieldwork A, B, C, and D was held at the Oshikawa Memorial Hall. Students who participated in the fieldwork gave presentations about their respective fieldwork using PowerPoint. Many second-year students also attended and listened to the reports.
Fieldwork A
- Internship at a senior welfare facility
Fieldwork B
- Cap Handy Experience
- Internship at a hospital-related facility
- Internship at a child care facility
Fieldwork C
- Study tour in Cambodia
Fieldwork D
- Learning support for foreign residents in Japan
- Survey of foreign students during the earthquake
- Survey of disaster experiences of foreigners residing in Ishinomaki
Impressions of students who participated in the joint presentation session
I felt that every fieldwork report reflected the unique character of the "Department of Co-existing Society Studies." I could sense the strong desire of the students to share what they learned and absorbed in each field with their classmates in the Department of Co-existing Society Studies.
As we interacted with the children at the community center, it became clear that, despite working in different fields, we were all reaffirming the meaning of "coexistence" and collaborating with classmates across group boundaries. I believe that the fieldwork activities allowed each individual, regardless of gender, age, or nationality, to confront the meaning and importance of "coexistence."
Thanks to the support of the children, teachers, and my colleagues, I was able to enjoy my internship while truly realizing the importance of "coexistence." My internship at the children's center remains a cherished memory that I will never forget, and it shines brightly in my heart.
I want to keep in mind what I learned during the fieldwork and what we shared at the joint reporting session, and strive every day to apply it to my life going forward.