Introduction of Club Activities
DESA: International Exchange
Ruriko Mitsuishi (Faculty of Law, 2nd Year)
Mitsuishi, left
Last spring semester, we had a welcoming party for the Stanford students. We introduced the newcomers by having a nomikai, also known as a Japanese drinking party. Then afterwards, we went to Maruyama Park for a hanami. Both Japanese and Stanford students enjoyed being surrounded by thousands of beautiful cherry blossoms, and were astonished by the booths and its crowdedness. Besides the hanami, we went sightseeing at Kiyomizu, Ginkaku, Kinkaku temple and other famous shrines. Later, we ate Kyoto sweets, which became our habitual activity. We promised to keep in touch and the Stanford students returned to the U.S. in the middle of June.
In the fall, other exchange student programs from AKP and KCJS (Kyoto Consulting Japanese Study) are coming. We are planning on having a welcome party for them too. In addition, we are planning on making Churros, a Spanish doughnut covered in sugar, which are sold in movie theatres, at the school festival. Thankfully, wefll have some help from several Spanish students. Last spring in DESA was fantastic and I am looking forward to next fall.
