地震発生後、海外の教育機関では留学中の日本人学生のためのホットライン的なサービスをスタートしていて、その連絡がいろいろな大学から届いています。
一部をご紹介します。
"We wanted to write to you in light of today's events in Japan to let
you know that we are thinking of you, your families and your friends;
and that we hope you have not been severely affected by what has been
happening.
If there is anything that you feel we may be of assistance with, please do not hesitate to contact us."
"On behalf of Royal Holloway, University of London, we would like to
express our sympathies to all of our Japanese students who are affected
by the natural disaster which has occurred in Japan today.
The Student Counselling Service is happy to meet with any students
who would like support at this time. They can be found in Founders West
171 or by calling 01784 443128 or email.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and if the College can help in any way please do not hesitate to contact us."
"We have all been very shocked to hear of the terrible news from
Japan and we know that this will be a very distressing time for everyone
from the disaster areas. We would like to offer you our support and let
you know that our thoughts are with you and with everyone who has been
affected by these events.
We would also like to make sure you know about the support services
here on campus which can give you practical and emotional help if you
ahve been affected.
For general support: International Student Office
For advice on financial or academic issues: Student Advice Centre
For counselling and psychological support: Student Counselling Centre
For pastoral and spiritual support: Chaplaincy
If we can help in any way, please do let us know."
"We were very sorry to hear in the news the earthquake and tsunami
that occurred in the North East of Tokyo. We hope your families and
friends are fine and we understand that you will naturally be anxious
and upset about the situation. If you need any support, here is a list
of support services on campus:
You can talk to your Welfare Tutor in your School;
You can contact Counselling Services and speak confidetially to a counsellor.
You can contact the ISAS by telephoning 0121 414 8464
You can contact the University Multi-faith Chaplaincy."
また、海外に滞在中の学生同士でも支援の輪が広がっているようです。
被災地の映像を何度もテレビで見るたびに心が痛みます。
一日も早く、充分な支援が行き届き、また安心して生活できる日が戻りますように。
ジ・アーツ・ユニバーシティ・カレッジ・アット・ボーンマスでは、多くのアート、デザイン、メディア関連のコースを提供しています。
