TEA TALK: UNLOCKING JAPANESE SECRETS WITH MS. MARIKO, A NATIVE SPEAKER, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

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TEA TALK: UNLOCKING JAPANESE SECRETS WITH MS. MARIKO, A NATIVE SPEAKER
Resource Person NSC
DATE
Feb 12, 2024
TIME
02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
LOCATION
CAC Hall
DEPARTMENT
Career Advancement Cell
TOTAL PARTICIPATES
24
Outcome
  • Event successfully fostered deeper understanding of Japan and potential collaboration opportunities.

  • Generated excitement among students and faculty for future engagement.

  • Opened doors to valuable career and cultural prospects for KPRIET students.

Summary

The Centre of Foreign Languages & the Career Advancement Cell jointly hosted a stimulating 'Tea Talk' event titled 'Unlocking Japanese Secrets with Mariko San' on February 12, 2024. Ms. Mariko Hanaoka, Co-Founder and Director of Indobox Inc. Japan, graced the session with her presence and offered valuable insights into Indo-Japan collaborations and opportunities for students.

Ms. Mariko Hanaoka engaged in a fruitful discussion with the Principal of KPRIET, exploring various avenues for collaboration between India and Japan. This included potential campus placements for graduates in engineering and biomedical fields, regular interaction sessions with native Japanese speakers for language learners, faculty and student exchange programs with renowned Japanese universities, student tours to Japan, and joint participation in cultural events. She also interacted directly with the students pursuing Japanese language studies. She gained valuable information about their initiatives related to Japanese culture and events. More importantly, she met and offered guidance to students who had successfully cleared JLPT N3, N4, and N5 levels, providing them with practical tips for further exam preparation.

The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session where students eagerly explored topics like Japanese work culture, higher education opportunities in Japan, current hiring trends for engineering graduates, and essential skills for launching a career in Japan. 'Tea Talk – Unlocking Japanese Secrets with Mariko San' proved to be an informative and empowering event for the students. Ms. Hanaoka's insights fostered a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, career prospects, and collaboration opportunities. The event generated enthusiasm among students and faculty alike, paving the way for future interactions and potential partnerships between KPRIET and Indobox Inc. Japan.

'Tea Talk – Unlocking Japanese Secrets with Mariko San' successfully opened doors to exciting possibilities for KPRIET students and faculty. By capitalizing on the momentum generated by this event, the institute can foster meaningful connections with Japan and equip its students with the knowledge and skills to excel in global careers.


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