私にとって、このキャンプは初の参加であり、また初の東南アジアの旅となりました。この旅を通して私自身が感じていることは、物事のとらえ方や周囲の見方が変わったこと、さらには積極的に取り組むことやチャレンジしてみたいという意思が強くなったということです。
まず私は、このキャンプがとても「自由」な形であることを感じました。何かの合宿やツアーのように、集団で行動を共にする場合には一日一日の予定というものが時間や行動、すべてが事細やかに決められています。しかし、このSing Out Asiaのキャンプにおいては大まかなプランだけはあり、あとはそのときの状況に応じて皆で意見を出し合いながら調整をしていく形でした。30人という人数で決め事をするということは、そこでもコミュニケーションが必要とされますし、さらには国によって文化や言語、考え方の異なるもの同士であれば、もっと難しいはずです。私は今回、このような些細なことにおいても、今まで経験したことのない新鮮みを感じました。
Actually I knew SOA from my friends since I was a second year student. Since then I really wanted to join this kind of program so much. Then the chance has come to me this year. In CCT Saigon program I met many friends from Asian countries which are Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia and learnt about each other.
et me tell about the Cross Culture Training program which is in the first and second day of this program. Before I join this program I was a bit eager to know the way this program is going to make me blend with other people. Then I knew that every session in CCT program did make me blend with other participants and also expanded my vision about living with the others.
It’s second time for me to participate in SOA CCT trip. At first I want to thank Saburou-san for allowing me to participate in this trip again. When I decided to join this trip it was last December, while Japan Visit was held. Japan Visit was so hard for me, because during that time had classes and examinations. However, inviting and guiding friends into japan was so enjoyable and unforgettable. At that time, I reconfirmed that having friends around the world is a wonderful experience. That’s why I want to take part in SOA trip again.
The Cross Culture Training was second time for me, but it was like first time. Actually I don’t remember well about last year, but I remember that we did some same activity like this year. However, since members are different, I felt like this was my first time again. I think some people felt strange and funny, because in some activities we couldn’t speak and also couldn’t see. I felt this strange feeling in this and last trip also. That is a interesting point of CCT.
Firstly, let me introduce my self. My name is Mutiarani Zahara and my nick name is Tara. I am one of five Indonesian Students who joined Cross Culture Training Camp and Study Tour in Vietnam 2015. I Study at Islamic State University of Jakarta, majoring in International Relations. This is my report of my memorable 9 days with SOA family.
I joined this program is for the first time and also at the first time, i was feeling very greatful for this. A lot of reasons that made me feeling so blessed being one of participant of CCT this year. First, about the training. I am feeling so blessed because I got a lot of knowledgement in the training. I learned how to understand people who had differences from me. I learned how to adapt my self to the new environment, new situation, and new condition. And also I learned how to bring my self to communicate and socialize with new friends.
