Japanese New Year Celebration 2025 at Memorial Union

This meetup is for Japanese learners - all levels.

Please contact Dennis to know where we actually are for this session.

Seven Tips for Reaching Out (during a pandemic) (courtesy of the Wall Street Journal)

• Confidence is key. Arm yourself with a good self-introduction and be ready to engage in casual conversation with people you come across.

• Put in an active effort. Friendships rarely just happen.

• Say yes to safe, socially distanced opportunities. On the flip side: Have a good reason to say no.

• Remember: You set the expectations for your own space.

• Keeping up with a routine can offer strong support to virtual friendships.

• Use your network however you can.

• Be kind to yourself. It might be hard to make friends at first. Remember, there are people who want to be your friend.