GLOBOLA (Global Volunteers) is a student organization at Okayama University of Science that brings together international and Japanese students through fun, meaningful events both on and off campus. This academic year’s info sessions were held on April 14 and 16, offering students not just information, but a chance to experience what GLOBOLA is all about.
April 14: Breaking the Ice through Card Talk Game
The first session featured a student-led “Card Talk Game,” designed to get participants to talk about themselves so others can get to know them. Participants sat around a table, wrote questions on paper, and placed them in a pile. Each participant chose a paper, read the question aloud, and everyone responded in turn. The game served as a great icebreaker, with lots of laughter and friendly energy filling the room.
After the game, a GLOBOLA member gave a short introduction about GLOBOLA’s mission and activities. The session ended with students expressing their interest in joining.
April 16: Students Get a Taste of GLOBOLA Activities
In the second session, prospective members were treated to a GLOBOLA activity event that mirrors past activities the group participated in on- and off-campus. Twenty students, under the guidance of ten GLOBOLA members, prepared a Chinese dish called “kao lan mian,” which translates as “grilled cold noodles,” a street food made with rice paper, egg, onion, sausage, and a sauce. The participants were separated into five groups. Some prepared the dish using a spicy sauce, while others used a sweet sauce.
After they finished cooking, the participants listened to a presentation about GLOBOLA while eating their creation.
At the end of both activities, students gave feedback about their experiences. Many commented that they enjoyed the activities and had a firm understanding of GLOBOLA’s mission and activities, and wished to get involved.
In May, GLOBOLA will hold its first two university events: a kick-off meeting on May 12 and an exciting cultural exchange event with students from Chihlee Institute of Technology visiting from Taiwan on May 20. We look forward to seeing the new GLOBOLA members along with current students there.
April 14: Breaking the Ice through Card Talk Game
The first session featured a student-led “Card Talk Game,” designed to get participants to talk about themselves so others can get to know them. Participants sat around a table, wrote questions on paper, and placed them in a pile. Each participant chose a paper, read the question aloud, and everyone responded in turn. The game served as a great icebreaker, with lots of laughter and friendly energy filling the room.
After the game, a GLOBOLA member gave a short introduction about GLOBOLA’s mission and activities. The session ended with students expressing their interest in joining.
April 16: Students Get a Taste of GLOBOLA Activities
In the second session, prospective members were treated to a GLOBOLA activity event that mirrors past activities the group participated in on- and off-campus. Twenty students, under the guidance of ten GLOBOLA members, prepared a Chinese dish called “kao lan mian,” which translates as “grilled cold noodles,” a street food made with rice paper, egg, onion, sausage, and a sauce. The participants were separated into five groups. Some prepared the dish using a spicy sauce, while others used a sweet sauce.
After they finished cooking, the participants listened to a presentation about GLOBOLA while eating their creation.
At the end of both activities, students gave feedback about their experiences. Many commented that they enjoyed the activities and had a firm understanding of GLOBOLA’s mission and activities, and wished to get involved.
In May, GLOBOLA will hold its first two university events: a kick-off meeting on May 12 and an exciting cultural exchange event with students from Chihlee Institute of Technology visiting from Taiwan on May 20. We look forward to seeing the new GLOBOLA members along with current students there.