Notes:
gathering 集まり;
reminisce 追憶する，思い出を語る;
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I went to “Sunlake” in the Hirata Area to talk with high school students. It was a communication project between high school students and university students. At the gathering, the high school students had a chance to think about their future, and we university students shared our experiences of high school life, talked about how to pass the entrance exam, and described the club activities that we have at the university. I asked the high school students to think about what they really want to be or want to do at university. It was difficult to advise them about their future, but it was a very good experience for me to reminisce about my dreams and to talk with them. I want to take part in this program again. I hope I can give them better advice next time!  (written by student Miss Iwata, edited by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
vividly 鮮やかに;
explode 爆発;
scold 叱る;
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It’s always tough when you start a new job. I’ve been working in a restaurant as a waitress for 2 years, but I still remember the first day of work vividly. There were so many things to learn that It made my brain feel like it was exploding. I made a lot of mistakes, I cannot remember how many times I got scolded by my boss. However, there were also a great number of things that made me happy and kept me going. Now, I’m hugely glad to have this part-time job. I believe all these experiences will help me in my future career. (written by student Miss Ayano Ito, edited by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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