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- 18 -*Many exchange students told us that they could have many chances tocommunicate with other foreign students from many other countries, whilethey had only a little chance to become friends with Japanese students in theUniversity International House.*Exchange students were also encouraged to make a visit to schools, to join theclubs, to travel all over Japan, and to participate in various social events.*Fourteen out of 43 exchange students from Evergreen later came back toMiyazaki or Japan as graduate students, Assistant Language Teachers ofpublic JHSs and SHSs, Coordinators for International Relations of localgovernment offices, and teachers at private English conversation schools.＜Reminiscence (4) ～I love Miyazaki!～＞*Ward Kranz (1987-1988) [Now living in Guam]My name is Ward Kranz. I came from The Evergreen State College in Washington,U.S.A. I’ve been studying Japanese language and culture as an exchange student. Mymajor at Evergreen is history. I came here last October, when my Japanese language abilitywas like that of a baby. Now I can understand Japanese talks at a normal speed. I can alsoread and write Japanese, though not so fluently. I’m soon going back to America and goingup to a graduate school to become a university professor. I will never forget the kind helpfrom Miyazaki people. Thank you very much.[The Student Support Committee Newsletter No.2 (December 16, 1988)]*Kenneth Harvey (1992-1993)I came to Miyazaki in the middle of last October. I’m now a seniorstudent. I’m concentrating on studying Japanese language, especiallyan ancient writings. I’m enjoying life in Japan. I am very often askedif I’ve got used to life in Japan. As I got much information about Japanby reading books before I came and I like Japanese food, there is noproblem. There are many beautiful places to see, but I’m too busy withAiki-do and Sho-do (calligraphy) to visit them. I want to study moreabout Japan and convey the knowledge to American youth.[Miyazaki University Bulletin No.10 (July, 1993)]*Jillian Pyle (2007-2008)I can’t believe that eight months have passed since I came toMiyazaki last October. I’ve learned a lot not only about Japaneselanguage and culture, but also about people and their life. I have mademany foreign friends from all over the world. It was a valuableexperience for me to learn their cultures. I can now live alone, travelalone, and communicate in Japanese. I recently realized my Japaneselanguage abilities have improved a lot. I could rarely follow whatpeople talked when I first came here, but now I can understand 80%of what is said at a normal speed. I’m now taking a biology class givenall in Japanese. The technical terms used in that class are a little more difficult thaneveryday conversation, but I manage to follow the lecture by using an electronic dictionary.I’m very proud of my Japanese language improvement.[“A report of her study of spring quarter to her advisor at Evergreen” (June 2008)]