TUFSA Movie Night in the Lobby (2014-05-23)

金 曜日の夜、勉強・宿題・レポート・テスト…と一週間で溜まった疲れも癒されたはず。 国際交流会館で行われたmovie nightでは、たくさんの人を手作りポップコーンで迎え、映画・Hang Overを上映。爽快・痛快感とともに楽しく終了しました。 みなさんに楽しんで貰えたらTUFSAメンバーも幸せ！

Translation (by Guillaume) :

Finishing my busy week with its usual amount of homework, reports and tests… I'm feeling tired but I know this Friday night is gonna give me some freshness to my busy head. “Hangover”, popcorn and soft drinks and all these happy people gathering in Sanjo University House’s lobby helped me enjoy the movie until the very end. TUFSA hopes you guys had as much fun as we did! See you next time!

 

International BBQ Party by @home and TUFSA

Warm temperatures and bright sunlight resulted in another gastronomic burst by the Hirose River! More grilling, roasting and eating!

Yes, it is the annual International BBQ party hosted by @home and TUFSA.  (For those who are not familiar with @home, it is a university circle that supports the international students at Tohoku University.) The party was held on May 24th under Ushigoe Bridge. It was a huge success with an attendance of over 200 people who came to enjoy the "gastronomic burst". Consisting of four types of BBQ from China, Thailand, India, special vegetarian BBQ, and yakisoba, it was a scrumptious trip into the depths of Asian cuisine.

Roasted pieces were not the sole delights of the party; sunshine and refreshing scenery of the Hirose River equally cheered up our foodies, such that some of them even went splashing in the river.

International BBQ party is a great place to meet different people from all over the world while enjoying diverse food! Students can also get to know more about other cultures by sharing the commonalities and respecting the differences.

Davaa

@home and TUFSA International BBQ party 

Place: Ushigoe Bridge

Date: May 24, 2014

Gastronomic burst by the river

Another academic year has just started at Tohoku University (TU) which brings another challenge for TUFSA in upholding its responsibility as the umbrella organization which maintains the good life and harmonious relationship between international and Japanese students at TU. One of the activities of TUFSA every kick of the semester is the welcome party for its new members. As one of the old members in this organization so to speak, we are very much honored that we have gathered the young best minds of TU from different countries to be one of our working pillars to strengthen further our reputation as the biggest international organization in TU that supports both the students and the community as well.

This year’s welcome party event was filled with intense gastronomical extravaganza. From 6 types of chicken BBQs to seafood’s including vegetable stuff. No one can ask more to fill his or her tummy for a day. Not only these foodies made the event amazing but also the place where it was held was filled serenity and nature. The magnificent rushing sound of the river and the kiss of Mr. Sunshine were just so perfect combo for the event to be called memorable. While everyone was busy grilling their BBQ flavor of choice, some members were not able to resist splashing themselves in the clear cool water of the river. It was very relaxing watching them playing like kids.

We TUFSA members were quite known for its amor in picture taking. This means that the event will not be as good as expected without the battle of camera flashing everywhere.  As different poses and extreme pictorial gala were made, the new and the old members were able to have an opportunity to exchange ideas regarding the future plans and activities of TUFSA in the next coming years. We were also amazed by our high school exchange student guests from Switzerland, Belgium and Indonesia. They were so interactive that they even shared their experiences regarding their school life while in Japan.

I would say that the event was filled with memories and productivity that will make you responsible and work harder for the betterment of your fellow international and Japanese students as a whole in this institution. Well…..well…well..This is not the end of the greatest moments of TUFSA as a member yet….we still have a lot events and activities coming…. More challenging but worth learning so stay tune….

Gracey

TUFSA Welcome BBQ party for its new Member

Place: Nakanose Bridge

Date: May 10, 2014

Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

William Ernest Henley