Left: Prof. Takimoto, Liu Zizhen-san, Juan Padron-san, Guillermo-san, Jesus-san, Samsul Bhakri-san, CIEE staff

The awards ceremony for “With-Corona Project: International Student Video Contest 2021” conducted by Center for International Exchange and Education (CIEE) was held on November 19, 2021. The contest aims at reflecting the present situation of international students through the videos they have created, with various topics covered such as the life of studying abroad in Nagaoka and overseas daily life etc. 4 video works have been selected as awarded videos by Gidai-students through voting.

The awards ceremony was held in hybrid style, and 5 international students in Japan and overseas had attended.

Prof. Takimoto presented certificate to Jesus-san

The head of CIEE, Prof. TAKIMOTO Koichi gave an opening remarks, and presented awards certificates and trophies to award winners.

The First Prize goes to Jesus Ortage Ortage(Jesus-san)’s video“My e-xchange” which shows how he has working hard to keep up on his study under time difference between Japan and Mexico, and Liu Zizhen(Liu-san)’s video “A day in my life at NUT – New lifestyle during COVID-19” which depicts the daily life of a Gidai-student.

Watching highlights of awarded videos

The Second Prize goes to Guillermo Ignacio Guangorena Zarzosa(Guillermo-san)’s energetic video “You&me&time”, and Juan Padron(Padron-san)’s video “Rediscovering Nagaoka” which presents various spots and beautiful scenery of Nagaoka city.

After award presentation, participants watched the highlights of awarded videos and took a group photo lastly.

The awarded videos will be available on CIEE YouTube channel until end of March 2022.

November 24, 2021

• “I love your daaaance💃”

• “I feel related with the situation of the number 4[Jesus-san's video]. And it gave me an open perspective of what I should do next.”

• “They were super nice!”

• “I appreciate the initiative. Well done to all of them!”

• “Very impressive”

and more!

Please access here to view the details of the Contest.