Goodbye Party and Discussions at the Hub

On our last Friday at Kanda University, the heads of the program organized a going away party for us all. In preparation for this, the student affairs coordinator asked us students if we would like to enhance the festivities with any kind of performance to which many people responded positively. There was food, good people, our teachers, and many of the host families present at the party. There was even a running slide show of all the various events we had during the course of the semester which was really cute. Below will be a tirade of photos and videos from that evening, as well as, performances from my fellow students (some of which have been borrowed).

REN'S SONG

 

TINA'S SHAMISEN DEBUT

 

EVA'S GLOWING HULA HOOP DANCE

 

 

 

HOA ALOHA NEWBIES DANCE

 

BONUS FUN VIDEO WITH THE NEWBIES

 

After the party some of us exchanged some heartfelt and tear-filled goodbyes (although we all said see you later because who wants the weight of a final goodbye hanging over them on what should be a fun night?) and parted ways. A large group of us went to a local pub called the British Hub for a little after party. I got the chance to hang out with my new good friend Shiho one last time before I left which was awesome. She's a really charismatic and thoughtful individual who speaks her mind without hesitation. When I first met her she asked me to help her with an assignment which was supposed to only last about 15 minutes and ended up going for over and hour and half (making me late for class, lol). We talked about all manner of life experiences and sharing our stories and it was a really awesome immediate connection. I only regret that I didn't get the chance to hang out with her more. But our last night together we talked an awful lot. With the help of Kyri and Megan, we pretty much covered all the topics they always tell you not to talk about in common conversation so as not to develop awkward feelings - politics and religion. On top of that we talked about marriage and weddings and lifestyle choices . . . everything. It was pretty fun and enlightening to share our opinions and even change Shiho's opinions about Americans (glad it was for the better!). This was a good night that we all needed and although it was on our last night it is one we are not likely to forget. :]