This program was held at British Hills, a facility in Fukushima Prefecture, with the aim of fostering excellent human resources with an international perspective by providing training in an environment as close to an overseas country as possible, as a starting point for future short- and mid-term dispatches.
Here are some comments from the students who participated in the program, including their classes and their future goals.

＜Students' reports＞

1. Ms. ADACHI Fuka (a first-year student)

I have many experiences in this program. I learned an important thing. That is the way to communicate with other people.

First, I realized that aggressiveness is so important. Actually, I'm shy and don't have confidence myself. So, I hesitated to talk to others for foreigners as well as Japanese especially in the beginning. But some student was not. She all time talk to others. She all time have curiosity. I thought her attitude is perfect and I want to communicate with more people like her. If I didn't take part in this program, I don't think like that.

Second, we had several class in British Hills. For example, critical thinking, British sports, Table manner and so on. We have to speak English when we talk with teachers. Class of business experience is more impressive for me. In that class, we make pair groups and make a presentation of product we devise. I heard some ideas of product. All of them enrich our daily lives. So, I was impressed that what good ideas are they. Moreover, everyone introduces about product so sincerely. Everyone didn't afraid to speak English and being given critical opinions. I was moved by member's' enthusiasm to move someone.

Third, in the zoom meeting with Rose-Hulman's student. Some student said me "You don't have to worry about your English skill. Just talk." I was helped by that word. And they listened to us carefully. I felt like warms my heart. Having conversation with same generation people in other country is precious in general. So, I'm thank to the program.

Through this program, I understand the most important thing is the attitude trying to have conversation even if I don't have confidence of myself. I want to be more aggressive person. The only few days passed after the program, I'm feeling different now than the past. I thank you for the program, teachers and my friend.

2. Ms. SAKAMAKI Anri (a first-year student)

I learned a lot from this experience. I'll write about two things. First is about what we have learned and the second is about what we are going to do.

I would like to write three things about the former. First, I leaned it is important English for conversation more than English for study. I thought English grammar is important before go to British hills. So, I could not speak British hills teacher because I am hesitated my English. But I am glad I didn't care. English is luggage, not study. I leaned I can make mistake. No one gets mad at me if I make a mistake in English. I leaned that communication requires passion and positivity. Second, I leaned I need assertiveness. I couldn't say "Hi" or "Hello" because I thought whether they are bothering me or I can continue conversation after greeting. But the foreign teacher spoke to me, so I was glad then. I had been feeling self-conscious about speaking English, but I leaned that if I went out of my way to speak to people more aggressively, they would be more willing to talk to me. In practice, I talked Ms. T or other people. But I'm sorry. I don't know how to spell their name. Third, there is no need to use difficult words. If I don't know word, I can be rephrased into simple words.

Next, I would like to write two things about the latter. First, I thought I study more English. This trip was a lot of fun, but also very frustrating. There were many situations where I couldn't have a conversation because I didn't know the words or how to say them. And in last product presentation class, I couldn't speak anything. In addition, I could speak presentation with Rose-Holman student in zoom because I had preparation. But after presentation, in free talk time, I couldn't understand their saying because I couldn't hear and know. So, I was very frustrated. I want to become people who can take communication and presentation. That's why I started to go to speaking English school. Second, I want to study more words. In both Japanese and English, if I do not have a good vocabulary, I will not be able to express my own opinions when speaking. So, I will try to remember many words. And to learn English for live, I will watch movie or listen music with English.

Finally, I will never forget the nine friends who helped us on this trip. We would talk together in the middle of the night, or all 10 of us would go to a pub and play UNO. I think I enjoyed this trip so much because I was one of the 10 friends on this trip. So, I like my friends. I will study even harder with my friends to prepare for international exchange and study abroad! Thank you very much for this opportunity!!

3. Ms. SATO　Chihiro (a first-year student)

I had a lot of experience through the British Hills.

First of all, we had many opportunities to talk to foreigners. At first, it was difficult for me to talk to them by myself. But they were very kind, friendly and tried to listen me. So, I could try to talk to them in English. Especially in classrooms and the pub, I talked with many foreigners. In classroom, we talked about our university, my future dream and so on. I was happy to be able to talk about serious topics that I don't normally talk about.

Second, we learned many kinds of British culture. For example, I learned table manners. I had been interested in it, but this was my first time, so I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed the snooker lesson, too. Snooker is a kind of British traditional sports and it looks like billiards. It was also a new experience for me, but I was happy to win the match. By the way, we were told that snooker stands are very expensive. So, I was a bit scared to play.

Finally, I attended many lessons in English. The Let's Start Business and Critical Thinking classes were particularly memorable. In both lessons we were expected to actively participate. For example, we have held trials and made presentations. During the presentation on the last day, we were very happy to receive a lot of positive feedback on our ideas.

Through the time at British Hills, I have felt growing myself. This experience is something that I can't do alone. All the members who took part together had their own goals and it was very inspiring. I will continue to strive for more growth.

4. Ms. MATSUBARA　Toko (a first-year student)

We went to British hills. So, I could spread my thought. We usually use Japanese but then, we used English. I thought that the environment is very very important that everyone use English. Even if we can't speak well, we try. That's so good. If we couldn't use word, we tried to tell using gesture and another word. By doing so they understand. We learn we don't have to use correct. We had confidence so we speak to everybody, and we made a lot of friends. So, I'll tell you what I want to tell you the most.

First, to be honest, there were only nice people. They can try new things, ask something we don't understand, work together, and help each other. Nobody tries to monopolize. We try to share everything we think fun. So, we became gooood friends. I have never experienced this before.

To tell you my story, I like to communicate. I'm curious and fearlessly. Therefore, I often act on my own. I think that is my nice character. However, in the past, people used to say bad things because of it. They say "You can, but I can't. You and I are different". I was treated as if I were a freak when I had curious. But, this teammate said me "Your curious is great. You begin anything so we are easy to do." From my point of view, even If I begin anything alone, you came me, so I was not alone. I was so happy that. (Because I often try anything alone.) By working seriously on the environment in which everyone spoke English, we aimed for the same heights, and they were important elements of each other's growth.

To sum up, people who want to study abroad don't look down on each other or envy each other. Because they move themselves. If they think to want, they do. They know trying is so fun! If there is like me, go ahead, Try everything! Then, you will meet the best people. Like I could.

5. Mr. MURAKAMI Ayato (a first-year student)

Program of British Hills give me a lot of opportunity. I speak English and experience different culture from Japan. I decided participating in this program because I wanted to learn different culture and improve my speaking skill. But I was filled with anxiety before I actually participate in this program because I didn't have confident about my English. But I was able to find that it's important to try to talk anyway in English even if I don't have confident through this program. I'd like to mention two impressive activity here.

First activity is classes of chess and snooker. I've never played chess and snooker. So I never knew how to play and those rule at all until teachers tell me there. But I was able to enjoy not only those but also communication with teacher by going to ask about what I didn't understand. After those class, I talked about chess, snooker, Japanese food, anime, etc. I had a great time experiencing different cultures game and having many conversations. I learned importance and knew how fun to talk anyway.

Second activity is class called "Critical Thinking". In this class, we think whether giving information is really right and to talk about this. Honesty I was very frustrated because I have a lot of things I want to say but I couldn't know how to say that in English. I thought I have to study English and to speak English in order to being able to talk about what I want to say more freely. This activity has become a good motivation for me to study English.

Through this program, I thought I want to speak English more smoothly and freely, learn different culture more than what I am. To archive that goals, I'd like to continue study English and participate in other programs. I'm very happy to participate in this program. Thank you for reading.

6. Mr. USHIRO Shogo (a first-year student)

British Hills program was so much fun for me. It was great opportunity to learn British culture and practice speaking English.

At first, I did not know almost all the people who join this program but through this program, I could make many best friends.

I was impressed to British Hills class. Before I took the classes I thought the class is like a normal English class but it was different to my thought.

All teachers are so much kind and have their unique class. I learned a lot of things like a snooker, critical thinking, chess, making a business, and so on. I also learned table manners and a lot of things about British culture. I think all of these classes will be useful in the future.

British Hills was also good place to practice speaking English. All the staff talk to us in English and almost all the items were written in English. I felt I was abroad. This is the first time to experience that I do all the things in English. I felt very refreshes.

There is a place named a pub which is my favorite place. Pub is like a bar. We went pub every day after dinner. Pub has many games like a chess, darts and so on. We talked and played games so much with drinks. It was so much fun. It was my precious memories.

British Hills dishes were also good. British Hills restaurant is buffet style.

I enjoyed this British Hills so much. If I can, I want to go British Hills again.

7. Mr. HAYAFUJI Fumiaki (a first-year student)

There are three lessons that I thought it is particularly interesting in this program.

The first lesson is the critical thinking class. In this class, we learned RAVEN method and thought about how to solve the issue more accurately and logically with evidence. RAVEN method stands for five tools in order not t