「CITIZENS CHAT CAFE (CCC)」第2回が開催されました。
今回は前回に比べ参加者が増え、小学生から60歳以上の方まで幅広い年齢層の56名の参加者で賑わいました。

今回のテーマは「子供の頃の趣味と大人の趣味：あなたの興味はどのように変化しましたか？」でした。参加者はグループに分かれ、趣味が年月を経てどのように変化したかについて議論しました。洞察力に富んだ会話が活発に繰り広げられ、年齢を重ねるにつれて興味がどのように変化したか、個人的な経験や視点を共有しました。

セッションの最後に、各グループの代表者が議論の要点を発表しました。趣味が成長段階において人生にどのような影響を与えるかについての考察はとても興味深いものでした。
また、市外から参加した高校生グループが議論に新しい視点を加えたことにより、会場の雰囲気がより活気づいた場面もありました。

第3回も大成功を収め、異文化交流や世代間交流そして異世代間のコミュニティ形成の促進に継続的に貢献できている様子を感じ取ることができる回となりました。

Report of the event on June 28, 2025
The second event of this year's Citizens Chat Café (CCC) was held on June 28th, 2025, with 56 participants joining the event. We were excited to see an increase in attendance compared to the previous event, and it was great to welcome a diverse group, ranging from children to seniors. The age distribution of participants was diverse, ranging from school children to seniors. Out of the 56 participants, 1 was an elementary school child, 14 were young or middle-aged adults, including university students, 17 participants were aged 31-50, 8 were aged 51-60, and 19 were aged 61 and above.

This event's discussion topic was "Childhood Hobbies vs. Adult Hobbies: How Have Your Interests Changed?", and the participants were divided into groups to discuss how their hobbies have evolved over the years. The conversations were lively and insightful, with participants sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on how their interests shifted as they grew older. At the end of the session, we had an opportunity for group representatives to share key points from their discussions, and it was inspiring to hear everyone's reflections on how hobbies shape our lives at different stages. We also had a group of high school students attending from outside the region, which added an exciting dimension to the discussions and created a more dynamic atmosphere in the room.

The event was supported by 9 student staff members, including Mahana (Manager), along with Professors Sanz and Singh, who acted as overall facilitators. Their involvement ensured smooth discussions and helped create a welcoming environment for all participants. The event was a great success, and we continue to see the positive impact of CCC in fostering cultural exchange, communication, and community building. 

     

第1回　6月7日（土曜）開催

神戸外大魅力発信事業の一環として、「CITIZENS CHAT CAFE (CCC)」が開催されました。
今回の第1回目には、44名の参加者が集まりました。幼稚園児から小中学生、さらには60歳以上の方々まで幅広い年齢層の参加者で賑わい、本学の学生と英語で楽しく交流することができました。

前半のテーマは、「第二言語を学び始めたきっかけ」です。参加者はさまざまな視点から興味深いディスカッションを繰り広げました。後半は自由なテーマでディスカッションや意見交換を行い、オープンで活発な場となりました。

本学からは、12名の学生スタッフと2名の教員が参加しました。ブルガリア、ロシア、ドイツ、フィリピン、中国、ニュージーランド、スペイン、ネパール、日本など、様々な出身国の学生スタッフや教員が積極的にディスカッションをリードし、参加者同士の交流をサポートしました。

異文化交流の貴重な場となり、参加者は英語で活発に意見を交わしました。年齢層の違いから生まれる多様な視点が、議論をより豊かにしました。
今年度も初回から大いに盛り上がり、今月28日（土曜）に開催予定の第2回が楽しみです。

First Event Held on June 7th
On September 28th (Saturday), the Citizens Chat Café (CCC), an international exchange event that started last year as part of the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies' (KCUFS) outreach program, was held. This was the first event of this academic year, with 44 participants joining. The event saw a broad range of age groups, from children attending kindergarten to elementary and middle school students, as well as participants aged 60 and above. With such a diverse range of ages, participants from all walks of life gathered together, and everyone had a great time interacting in English with KCUFS students.

The topic for the first half of the event was "What brings you to start learning another language?" which led to insightful and diverse discussions. In the second half, the conversation turned into a free discussion, where participants were able to talk about various topics in English, fostering an open and dynamic environment.

Additionally, 12 student staff members and 2 faculty members from KCUFS participated in the event. The student staff and faculty came from a variety of countries, including Bulgaria, Russia, Germany, the Philippines, China, New Zealand, Spain, Nepal, and Japan. They actively led discussions and supported the exchange between participants.

This event proved to be a meaningful platform for intercultural exchange, allowing participants to engage in lively discussions on various topics in English. The diversity of perspectives across different age groups made the conversations even richer. The first event of this academic year was a success, and we look forward to the upcoming event on June 28th this month.