1101 classes now hold 58 students (which began with a bit over 70 students) and 1102 has 11 original students (Great!).
2201 (third semester) class holds 15 students and 2251 (5th semester) class shrank to 6 as things got harder.
Spring trip during the spring break time has officially 3 students and now 3 are waiting to register for sure, so this is quite bright!
Spring semester registration will begin in a few days, GTS is fairly optimistic about having all planned courses' realization.
2252 will probably very small or may not be held due to the low enrollment but since it is the 6th semester class, it is quite natural.
Summer Study Abroad program is also very promising and it might be a larger group than that of last year!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Spring Trip information Corrected!
Former announcement for GTS Spring Field Trip to Japan had wrong dates!!!!
Correct dates must be falling into the Spring Break period of COD, therefore
Departure from Chicago will be on Friday 3/28/2014.
Return to Chicago will be on Sunday 4/6/2014.
The theme of this trip is Tradition and Modernity but Japanese National Flower "Sakura" (Cherry Blossoms) must be in full bloom!
Correct dates must be falling into the Spring Break period of COD, therefore
Departure from Chicago will be on Friday 3/28/2014.
Return to Chicago will be on Sunday 4/6/2014.
The theme of this trip is Tradition and Modernity but Japanese National Flower "Sakura" (Cherry Blossoms) must be in full bloom!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Study Abroad Promotional Event has successfully done!
Study Abroad Open House was held today and over 70 people showed up including some 20 students from GTS morning class. One of past participants of Japan Program spoke about the trip and GTS added some comments.
It was kind of special as I invited the rep from Temple University Japan (TUJ) for transferring process from COD to TUJ, which is one the greatest way to finish college education.
Temple University is a well known accredited university in Philadelphia and has a campus in Japan holding 10 majors and other programs.
This is the only US institution recognized by Japanese Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Students can finish college with regular US Bachelor's degree with Japanese language skill!
Tuition is a lot cheaper than many private institutions in the US!
Hope some would transfer there. There are quite a few students from my class in the past successfully completed the program there!
It was kind of special as I invited the rep from Temple University Japan (TUJ) for transferring process from COD to TUJ, which is one the greatest way to finish college education.
Temple University is a well known accredited university in Philadelphia and has a campus in Japan holding 10 majors and other programs.
This is the only US institution recognized by Japanese Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Students can finish college with regular US Bachelor's degree with Japanese language skill!
Tuition is a lot cheaper than many private institutions in the US!
Hope some would transfer there. There are quite a few students from my class in the past successfully completed the program there!
Sunday, September 22, 2013
First test was completed for every class!
Every class had a first test and now we will probably see some withdraw! 1102 and 2201 students know that the real challenge come to them so I don't expect them to withdraw
as we all work together for survival!
Quite a few students show their real interest in summer study abroad program so I am fairly optimistic about the program.
There will be the study abroad promotion event on Tuesday, 10/8 and all my 1101 morning students will show up there to feel the opportunity by themselves.
Believe it or not, Spring Break Japan Trip has already two people signing up and I began getting excited about the Spring already!
Japanese Culture Club soon has a meeting!
as we all work together for survival!
Quite a few students show their real interest in summer study abroad program so I am fairly optimistic about the program.
There will be the study abroad promotion event on Tuesday, 10/8 and all my 1101 morning students will show up there to feel the opportunity by themselves.
Believe it or not, Spring Break Japan Trip has already two people signing up and I began getting excited about the Spring already!
Japanese Culture Club soon has a meeting!
Friday, September 6, 2013
JCC/GTS first dinner this academic year was overwhelmed by over 20 participants!
First Friday night of the month today was the dinner night and over 20 people showed up for exchanging smiles and some recent news!
Students from over 10 years ago and former study abroad participants as well as current students at COD enjoyed talking among others at this first dinner!
October dinner will be on Friday (10/4/2013) and GTS anticipates that the newest students will join us!
Great smiles and great laughter are always energizing not only myself but also everyone!
Students from over 10 years ago and former study abroad participants as well as current students at COD enjoyed talking among others at this first dinner!
October dinner will be on Friday (10/4/2013) and GTS anticipates that the newest students will join us!
Great smiles and great laughter are always energizing not only myself but also everyone!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
No.1 Growth in Liberal Arts Division Humanities Subdivision! Go GTS!
Though we regrettably canceled one morning class of 1101, the total number of Japanese program participation exceeds way over 100 head count!
Within Humanities subdivision (All the languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Humanities, History), Japanese got number 1 growth by increasing about 20% compared to last year number.
Japanese will continue to grow for sure under GTS leadership!
Summer study abroad, and Spring field trip to Japan are both accepting registration now!
Spring Trip to Japan will be between 3/21/2014 and 3/30/2014.
Summer Study Abroad Japan will be between 6/20/2014 and 7/25/2014.
Within Humanities subdivision (All the languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Humanities, History), Japanese got number 1 growth by increasing about 20% compared to last year number.
Japanese will continue to grow for sure under GTS leadership!
Summer study abroad, and Spring field trip to Japan are both accepting registration now!
Spring Trip to Japan will be between 3/21/2014 and 3/30/2014.
Summer Study Abroad Japan will be between 6/20/2014 and 7/25/2014.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
One Class short this semster but the waiting list begin working!
Though we canceled one morning class of 1101, another morning class needs a waiting list!! Over all out of possible 75 seats of 1101, only 4-5 seats are left and I do anticipate these 4 seats be taken by the beginning of the first class on Tuesday night!
1102 fortunately has 10 students even though we had a very limited number of survivors of 1101 last Spring and I am quite happy to see this happening.
Retention for 2201 is really great and 17 students signed up, which is very exciting.
Surprisingly 8 students signed up for 2251 and 6 of them are from 2202 of last spring semester.
This is the great number and GTS is now very encouraged.
GTS is now planning on China Study Abroad which will begin the summer 2014. GTS will lead the trip in the summer 2015.
GTS may teach one Chinese class or two soon!
1102 fortunately has 10 students even though we had a very limited number of survivors of 1101 last Spring and I am quite happy to see this happening.
Retention for 2201 is really great and 17 students signed up, which is very exciting.
Surprisingly 8 students signed up for 2251 and 6 of them are from 2202 of last spring semester.
This is the great number and GTS is now very encouraged.
GTS is now planning on China Study Abroad which will begin the summer 2014. GTS will lead the trip in the summer 2015.
GTS may teach one Chinese class or two soon!
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