Reflections and Memories
In 2023, Chubu University and Ohio University are celebrating 50 years of collaboration and friendship. Students, faculty and staff have had opportunities to visit each other’s campuses and interact with individuals from both institutions.
To capture the flavor and importance of these intercultural experiences, we invite our community to share reflection essays through the lens of these dynamic engagements.
Explore these accounts, memories, photos, and reflections below.
Learn how to submit an essay and photo memories for inclusion!
Guidelines and Format
- Submit responses in Essay format (500-1000 words).
- Answer in paragraphs (not bullet points).
- Prompts are meant to provide a guide for you, not required to answer the specific questions only.
- Not intended to be travelogues or testimonials- we seek thoughtful, personal answers based on the four themes provided.
- Choose to focus on as many of the questions as you like!
- Focus on your experiences affiliated with Chubu (either in Japan or interacting with Chubu faculty, staff, or students in Athens).
- Pictures welcome!
- Submit up to 4 for consideration
- Recommended file size up to 2 MB
- JPEG JPG GIF PNG all accepted
- If you would like to see what some students from Chubu University have written as examples, you can visit this website: https://ohio-chubu.jp/news/messages.html and translate the page in English.
How will OHIO use these Essays?
Your responses may be featured on www.ohio.edu/oga/chubu/50th or in other commemorative initiatives that OHIO will produce to honor the Chubu-Ohio relationship. By choosing to answer these questions, you grant us permission to do so.
Deadline and Submission Link- DEALINE EXTENDED!
Please submit your responses by December 15, 2023. If you require more time, please let us know.
Submit your Essay and Photos at this link: Chubu-OHIO 50th Reflection Essay Submissions
Questions?
If you have questions, contact Gerry Krzic ( krzic@ohio.edu ) or John Miller ( millerj4@ohio.edu ) at Ohio University or Tadashi Shiozawa ( shioz@isc.chubu.ac.jp ) at Chubu.
Prompts/ Questions to guide your Reflection Essay
Use One or More of these prompts to guide your Essay!
- PERSPECTIVES
- How have your experiences at Chubu or OHIO shaped your thinking and perspective?
- Can you provide specific examples of cross-cultural insights or changes in values that occurred during your time abroad? Were there any particular episodes or interactions that significantly influenced your thinking?
- BEHAVIOR
- How have your experiences at Chubu or OHIO influenced your actions and behavior?
- Can you elaborate on specific instances that affected your behavior, such as exhibiting more patience, demonstrating interest in other cultures, seeking opportunities for intercultural interaction, or improving your problem-solving skills, etc.?
- CAREER AND PERSONAL LIFE
- How have your experiences at Chubu or OHIO shaped your career and personal life?
- Please provide specific examples highlighting the impact on your personal and professional development, the expansion of your personal networks, and the growth of your global perspective.
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- How have your experiences at Chubu or OHIO impacted your communication skills, including language learning and cultural awareness?
- Can you share specific episodes or experiences that were educational and transformative in terms of improving your foreign language proficiency and overall communication abilities? How have these impacts influenced your interactions with others, both personally and professionally?
Reflection Essays
Read Essays and check out personal photos from individuals who have engaged with Chubu over the years!
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September 21, 2023
As an undergraduate student who had previously studied abroad during high school, I had a strong interest in fostering relationships with students from overseas at Ohio University.
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September 21, 2023
During my time as Miura Visiting Professor I was graciously hosted by President Yamada, Provost Onishi, Professor Tanaka and many other Chubu officials, that the experience remains a great highlight of my professional and personal life.
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September 21, 2023
Face Masks, the Olympics, and Toyota City: My Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship at Chubu University during the COVID Pandemic.
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September 21, 2023
When I visited Chubu University in the Spring and Summer of 1989 I met many fine students and faculty. One in particular caught my attention.
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September 18, 2023
Dr. James Coady, 1989 Kohei Miura Visiting Professor, shares his experiences and friendships made from the Ohio-Chubu partnership
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August 30, 2023
As the first female to hold the Miura Kohei Visitng Professorship (April-June, 2001), I wanted to serve as a role model not only for female students, but for the guys as well. To that end, I gave 21 guest lectures in various Chubu venues instead of the required three.
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February 8, 2017
Ohio University Professor William Condee spent six weeks spring semester 2017 researching and lecturing at Chubu University in Japan as the 41st Kohei Miura Visiting Professor.