{"id":1355,"date":"2019-06-28T17:09:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T08:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semboku-gt.jp\/en\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2019-06-28T17:09:02","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T08:09:02","slug":"exchange-student-from-beloit-college-to-semboku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semboku-gt.jp\/en\/exchange-student-from-beloit-college-to-semboku\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange student from Beloit College to Semboku!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the 15th of June, Ms. Denny Gray from Beloit College, U.S. has been staying with us in Semboku!<\/p>

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She is here to research on how WWOOF<\/strong><\/span> Program can support the sustainability of Farm-inn experience in rural areas.<\/p>

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What exactly is WWOOF?<\/p>

Well, WWOOF stands for “World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms,” and it aims to develop a community where visitors with organic farmers connect and collaborate to promote cultural and educational experiences based on non-monetary relationship.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

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Ms. Gray is currently staying in Farm-inn Furusato, helping the host to ship broad beans.<\/p>

Here is a small interview with her.<\/p>

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Q. “How do you think the WWOOF program can spread in Semboku?”<\/p>

“I think that WWOOF can support the aging population of farmers in Japan. Especially during the busy seasons, I believe it would be wonderful to have volunteers all around the globe, helping the farmers and experience the fantastic nature in rural Japan.”<\/p>

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Q. “Are there any troubles confronting the program?”<\/p>

“I had less trouble since I learned Japanese for a long period. However, I think there will be troubles for those who don’t have any Japanese capabilities.”<\/p>

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Q. “How can such troubles be evaded?”<\/p>

“My host Kawai-san sometimes uses a translation app to explain difficult words.\u00a0 Utilizing such technology will be one way to establish smooth communication.”<\/p>

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It would be wonderful exploration to have activities as global as WWOOF to start in Semboku City.<\/p>

*Link to WWOOF Home Page is down below.<\/p>

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