Author Archives: jodias

Study at a prestigious university for free!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by jodias

One of our former students just told us about a great collection of online courses offered by major universities around the world for FREE. She specializes in scientific/medical translation, so she’s trying to improve her skills by taking a course … Continue reading →

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Performing Arts Festival in Tokyo

Posted on October 12, 2012 by jodias

Art can help us to think about the big questions in life, such as, “Why are we here?” “What’s the purpose of life?” and “How can we connect to others?” After the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster that took place … Continue reading →

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7th UNHCR Refugee Film Festival

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jodias

The 7th UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) Refugee Film Festival will take place from the 29th of September until the 8th of October. This year, 15 films that touch upon various refugee-related issues will be screened, including the … Continue reading →

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Comedy Festival

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jodias

The Tokyo International Players invite you to see five short comic plays, which they will perform from September 20th – 23rd. There will be six performances in total. Tickets can be reserved online. Student discounts are available. EVENT: Comedy Festival … Continue reading →

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Suicide Prevention Workshop

Posted on September 15, 2012 by jodias

TELL (The Tokyo English Life Line) regularly offers workshops for teachers and the general public on issues related to psychological and emotional well-being. This month, they will hold a workshop which is meant to help teachers identify risk factors for … Continue reading →

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Lectures and screening of film for World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted on August 21, 2012 by jodias

TELL (the Tokyo English Life Line–an English version of Inochi no Denwa) will mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) with a special  screening of “Saving 10,000 – Winning a War on Suicide in Japan,” a documentary film that looks honestly … Continue reading →

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Learning 2.0 Virtual Conference

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jodias

If you’ve never experienced an online conference, why not get your feet wet at the five-day “2012 Learning 2.0 Virtual Conference,” which will run from August 20th to the 24th. The conference is billed as “a unique chance to participate … Continue reading →

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Life Line (TELL) Open House: A volunteer opportunity

Posted on June 2, 2012 by jodias

Volunteer work has many benefits. It can make you feel more a part of society and it can help you prepare for entering society by giving you useful job skills and general social skills. There is a unique volunteer opportunity … Continue reading →

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Free public lectures at Temple University Japan

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jodias

The Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) at Temple University Japan offers free public lectures throughout the year. Six lectures will be offered in June 2012 on the following topics: June 1st: A Sociology of Japanese Youth: From Returnees to … Continue reading →

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Sophia / Temple University Japan Career Fair in English

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jodias

日時: 2012年6月6日(水) 13:30-17:40 会場: 上智大学 中央図書館 9階会議室 ※参加費無料・入退場自由 ※企業説明・質疑応答など英語で実施 Event: Career Fair, sponsored by Sophia University & Temple University Japan Location: 9th floor, Central Library in Sophia University Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Time: 1:30 PM to 5:40 PM Sophia … Continue reading →

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