Foreigners & other disabled

thomas · Aug 11, 2002, 19:06

Just found the text below at the web site of Tsukuba University (aka as national think tank). They introduce their facilities and attached institutes:

The university library is the first national university library to introduce volunteering system in June, 1995. With volunteering assistance, the system aims to provide better access to the library by individuals with disabilities and foreigners.

=> http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/aboutus/fuzoku/index-e.html

I know, I know, it's harmless, but the wording just sounds a bit odd.
;)

samuraitora · Aug 12, 2002, 21:17

kinda makes you want to volunteer, ne?

tosh · Aug 20, 2002, 08:22

You know, someone once told me that there is an answer for everything, but you might not like the answer. Basically, you have to have a thick skin before you get off the plane.

thomas · Aug 20, 2002, 16:32

Having a thick skin is ok as long as it's not too thick.

samuraitora · Aug 20, 2002, 21:04

I agree with Thomas...if you are too thick skinned you lose your compasion. Now, I will be the first to say that a over emotional man is worthless...but you have to have some emotions. This is no longer the 30's.

moyashi · Aug 22, 2002, 22:38

It's tough to be a gaijin in Japan. At times, it can be just so great but at other times you just feel like you want to take the next plane home.

For me, medicine is driving through town ... lot's of great scenery to make you want to stay even longer ;)

tosh · Sep 23, 2002, 10:50

From the "cruel to be kind" department: ...You're basically correct. You need emotion, to help you..intuit (just ask your wives). But, you also need just the right amount of...ruthlessness. It stands to reason (for any traveler) that they should "keep their wits about them".

Aug 11, 2002, 19:06	#1
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Foreigners & other disabled Just found the text below at the web site of Tsukuba University (aka as national think tank). They introduce their facilities and attached institutes: The university library is the first national university library to introduce volunteering system in June, 1995. With volunteering assistance, the system aims to provide better access to the library by individuals with disabilities and foreigners. => http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/aboutus/fuzoku/index-e.html I know, I know, it's harmless, but the wording just sounds a bit odd. ;) __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

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samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	kinda makes you want to volunteer, ne? __________________ ja mata samuraitora (^_-)/

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moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	It's tough to be a gaijin in Japan. At times, it can be just so great but at other times you just feel like you want to take the next plane home. For me, medicine is driving through town ... lot's of great scenery to make you want to stay even longer ;) __________________ crazy gonna crazy

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tosh Regular Member Join Date: Apr 25, 2002 Location: the other side of the world. Posts: 61	You know, someone once told me that there is an answer for everything, but you might not like the answer. Basically, you have to have a thick skin before you get off the plane.

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thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Having a thick skin is ok as long as it's not too thick.

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samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	I agree with Thomas...if you are too thick skinned you lose your compasion. Now, I will be the first to say that a over emotional man is worthless...but you have to have some emotions. This is no longer the 30's.

Sep 23, 2002, 10:50	#7
tosh Regular Member Join Date: Apr 25, 2002 Location: the other side of the world. Posts: 61	From the "cruel to be kind" department: ...You're basically correct. You need emotion, to help you..intuit (just ask your wives). But, you also need just the right amount of...ruthlessness. It stands to reason (for any traveler) that they should "keep their wits about them".