August is the hottest month of the year, and it is also the most common time for people to be off on summer vacation. During the dogs days of summer, many people go into vacation mode. Some people like to become beach bums and soak up some sun, also known as catching some rays. In…
Read MoreThe month of July is a busy time for Japanese university students as they prepare for final exams, summer travel and jobs, and other important deadlines. If you are feeling stressed, please consider the following self-care strategies: If you need extra resources to understand your language classes, don’t forget that the LLSR website has many…
Read MoreIn the month of June, there are many colorful flags displayed on social media. What are all of these flags? Most of them represent various identities of the LGBTQ+ community. These flags have been created to celebrate the diversity of sexualities and gender identities that exist in all the populations around the world. They advocate…
Read MoreBreaking news For the first time in years, there are new magazines in the LLSR! Please stop by the LLSR to browse through them!
Read MoreDid you know that you can talk to American students on Zoom every Tuesday morning this semester? See below for details!
Read MoreHappy June! Along with today’s theme of Professional Wellness Month, June is also PTSD Awareness Month, Alzheimers Awareness Month, and Migraine/Headache Awareness Month. 気をつけってね！Coincidentally (or perhaps not), last month was Mental Health Awareness Month, which offered a similar theme. Although these topics share many connections, today’s post will focus on Professional Wellness Month. According to…
Read MoreOn May 6th, 2023, Charles the Third and his wife Camilla will be crowned King and Queen Consort. The coronation is an official tradition in which the royal crown is placed upon the monarch’s head in a formal, religious ceremony. (However, similar to a presidential inauguration ceremony, it does not mark the first day of…
Read MoreThis year, Arab-American Heritage Month and Ramadan are the same month. This is exciting because many Arab-Americans celebrate Ramadan! But it’s also a good chance to explain the difference between ethnicity, religion, and culture. Famous Arab-Americans More famous Arab-Americans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arab_Americans Arab-American Heritage Month Arab-American Heritage Month was first recognized by the federal government of the…
Read MoreApril, being the first full month of spring, has many events. Some of them have been discussed in previous years’ posts (2021, 2022). This year, the main discussion will be South Africa’s Freedom Day, 4/27, which marks the end of apartheid and the anniversary of the first democratic election in that country to feature universal…
Read MoreMarch is Women’s History Month, so let’s learn about some famous women! 3/6 Purim Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the accomplishments of a 5th century BCE Jewish woman named Hadassah, more commonly known as Queen Esther. Esther, as she is most commonly known, was the second wife of a Persian king named Ahasuerus…
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