We arrived on the main Waseda campus and received a short presentation about the school before dividing into groups based on our research topics. Over 30 students from a variety of studies volunteered to meet us. The Waseda students kindly introduced themselves, many of them have also participated in study abroad programs and spoke english very well. This was a great opportunity to discuss our topics and get recommendations about where else to continue our research.
After our discussions, we joined the Waseda students for lunch in the local cafeteria where they helped us find our way, order food, and find a place to eat. We spoke freely with the Waseda Students, getting to know the students better and share contact information. At the end of our meal, everyone split into small groups with a mix of Waseda and UW students to tour the campus. We continued to get to know the Waseda students better as we toured the campus. We explored Japanese gardens, modern libraries, and a nearby shrine. At the shrine, the students showed us how to properly wash our hands in the basin before entering the building and praying.
In the late afternoon, we gathered back together to prepare for our evening lectures. We had to say goodbye to the Waseda Students, but we’re sure that many of us made lasting friendships. We left to meet the guest lecturer David Lehney, a professor in the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies at Waseda University. He spoke enthusiastically about the topics in his latest book, Empire of Hope: The sentimental Politics of Japanese Decline. The lecture was very lively and was a great end to our day at Waseda University.
Thank you for everyone at Waseda University ♥
- Post by Margaret Connor
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