Essay 1-02b: University Life

There are a lot of exchange students at Kumamoto Gakuen University. To enjoy life at KGU, I think there are things I want them to know about KGU. I will give some examples. One thing exchange students will need to know is timetables of the classes. Something else they’ll want to know is the library at KGU. I also want them to know English Lounge. They are important and useful to spend their time at KGU.

I think exchange students have to know timetables of the classes. If they don’t know timetables, they will be late for the beginning of the classes and be able not to take part in the classes. At KGU, first period starts at 9:00 a.m. It starts so early, so please be careful to late for the class. Second period starts at 10:40 a.m. After finishing the class of second period, we have lunchtime. Third period starts at 1:00 p.m. Fourth period starts at 2:40 p.m. Fifth period starts at 4:20 p.m. A period is for 90 minutes, so the time between the classes is only ten minutes, except for lunchtime. That’s why we have to hurry a preparation for next class. If exchange students know time table the classes, they can participate in the classes and enjoy studying.

The library at KGU is very large and has a lot of books. There are novels, dictionaries, newspapers, picture books, magazines, and so on. These are written not only in Japanese but also in foreign languages, for example, English, Chinese, Korean, and so on. Also, computers are set up there. We can use computers freely at the library. When KGU students must hand in a paper, they often go to the library because they can get a lot of information. That is why the library at KGU is very useful to study and get information.

Furthermore, the library at KGU has more good points. One thing is a studying space called “study room.” This room is on the first floor. There are many spaces to study at the library, but study room is special. The library prohibits us from eating and drinking, but drinking is allowed in this room. Also, we have to be quiet, but this room is allowed us talking with friends. When students need to have a break while they study, they had better use there. Something else is AV room. This room is on the second floor. There are many CDs and DVDs. When KGU students have a free time, they often use this room. If they want to watch DVDs with two or more people, they can use the private room. They can be sure of having a good time.

Also, there is English Lounge at KGU. This is the place that students talk and play games with exchange students. We have to speak only English there, so KGU students use to improve their English ability. There is some Japanese staff. They are KGU students, so exchange students will make friends there. Most of exchange students come to Japan alone, so they are sometimes worried about a variety things. When they are nervous, they had better go to English Lounge. They may get rid of worry. I think English Lounge is the best place to become friends with KGU students and other exchange students.

This is why I think it is important for exchange students to know about KGU. They have to remember timetables of the classes to take beneficial lessons. Please be careful to late for the classes! The library is the best place to study by ourselves or with friends, so I recommend making the most of there. I also think English Lounge give us delightful time, so please try to go there!

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