留学体験Week
Liberal Arts HUT
powered by アメリカ大使館 & HLAB

Introduction

Hi! My name is Alisa, I am a senior studying Neuroscience, Linguistics, and Music. At Harvard, I am involved with literary magazines like The Harvard Crimson, as well as the Ballroom Dance Team. I came to Japan for the first time in 2023 for the HLAB Tokyo summer school! I enjoy hiking, listening to music, and traveling.

Seminar Title

How To Be An Executive Journalist

Seminar Description

This lecture is meant to teach students how to climb the ladder of success in journalism. I want them to learn how to take initiative in applying to internships, as well as what journalism roles entail. This lecture will improve their understanding of what it is that journalists do, as well as the countless amazing opportunities the field has to offer. It will be a workshop in leadership because I will teach them about making connections, networking, and pitching yourself. I hope they will be inspired by all the cool opportunities I've had, and want to pursue a career in something that inspires and rewards them as well.

Introduction

Hi, I'm Angelina and I am excited to teach Media Literacy! This is my third time teaching this topic in Hlab and it is a very important one to me. I majored in Media Studies at UC Berkeley and graduated in 2020. The lessons I sat in during those years really opened up my eyes and inspired me to want to share them with everyone, especially with the younger generation whose culture is so influenced by the internet. In return I'm sure many of you are also going to teach me a lot! Excited to meet everyone:-)

Seminar Title

Media Literacy

Seminar Description

Media Literacy is important in our 21st century digital age. Students should learn how to differentiate between real and fake news or at least gain the skill to be able to make an educated guess! Recent inventions such as deep fakes and AI art adds complications to our existing confusion between real and false information created by software such as Photoshop and distributed through platforms such as Instagram, X, etc. This seminar discussed the importance of being educated on media and media literacy as well as introduces some modern cutting-edge obstacles.

Introduction

Hi! My name is Jasmine Adams and I am a senior studying Biomedical Engineering on a pre-med track with a focus in Theater, Dance, & Media at Harvard University. In my free time, I enjoy finding new and creative ways to get my body moving. Lately, that has been through hot yoga and preparing to run a marathon!

Seminar Title

Discovering Emotional Intelligence: Building Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Effective Communication

Seminar Description

Heard of an IQ before? Well, what about an EQ? This seminar provides you with all the skills necessary to boost your emotional intelligence. It is more than just a learning experience–this seminar is your ticket to a future filled with self-growth, enhanced relationships, and professional triumph.

You will be captivated by our thought-provoking discussions and activities designed to unveil your true emotional potential. This adventure will boost your understanding of emotions, improve your self-awareness, and unlock critical social skills that are proven to help you thrive in any career.

Conquer the art of empathy, navigating difficult conversations, and master effective communication. Unleash your potential, fuel your future with emotional intelligence, and embrace the thrill of self-discovery.

Introduction

Hi everyone! My name is Simon. I am working in Japan now after graduating from Harvard in 2022. I studied neuroscience and East Asian studies. I like to think about how our brains process the world around us to construct the society we live in. For that reason, I am equally interested in Japanese history and society. I have studied Japanese for a few years now and plan to move to Japan next year to work in the healthcare industry. I decided to teach a seminar about art because I think art is the perfect field to freely explore all of my diverse interests without any boundaries. I hope you find the art world equally liberating!

Seminar Title

Art is Everywhere

Seminar Description

Contemporary artists from all over the world have been eagerly sharing their own inspiring visions, contributing to global conversations about what the shared future of humanity ought to look like. Now more than ever, young people stand to benefit greatly from exploring the world of contemporary art. The contemporary art world has become a laboratory for the exploration of a wide range of issues. Ranging from interpretations of the abstractly philosophical to grounded works that speak to concrete, pressing social issues, art has diversified to the point that everyone is bound to find works that they can deeply connect with. Often these works are grounded in larger themes that break and re-shape the barriers of nationality, class, race, and gender. This work will introduce students to this world by exploring the work of multidisciplinary artists from Japan and beyond who have relied on representations of the future to address complex issues in the world around them. Students will gain an appreciation for the vibrant, futuristic trends of contemporary art and conceive their own visions for the future of Japan and the world.