It's already October, but let's meet the new ACTS-ES students who entered this year and see what they have to say about themselves! Hey My name is Ruramayi Kagoma from Harare, Zimbabwe. I love singing and worshipping God. I am a sports fanatic especially towards Volleyball and adventurous too. Most of all l love children … Continue reading Welcome, Class of 2023! (and a transfer student?!)
Seasons And New Beginnings
ACTS Freshmen at Spring Commencement Ceremony, April 2019
WINTER BREAK IN MY SECOND HOME
During this past winter break, Koryn, a sophomore from Canada, spent her two weeks’ vacation in four different prefectures. She details some of the highlights of her busy break below. When it comes to the holidays, especially Christmas, it’s rough to be stuck in the dorms alone. Since this was my third winter in a … Continue reading WINTER BREAK IN MY SECOND HOME
Zion Festival 2018
This year, the theme for Zion, TCU's annual cultural festival was 'Ah!' an expression of exceeding joy taken from Matthew 2:10. This event is a platform for the school to interact with the surrounding communities, associate churches, friends, alumni, and prospective students. On that day, we open our campus to the public and we entertain … Continue reading Zion Festival 2018
BBQ and babies day out.
On September 24, the AAA (Acts-es Alumni Association) hosted a BBQ welcoming the freshmen who joined in the ACTS-ES program this August. It was a perfect way for both current and ACTS alumni to get to know each other better. The alumni shared some of their experiences in TCU and gave advice and insight on … Continue reading BBQ and babies day out.
Welcome class of 2022!
It’s a new Acts-es year, meet the students joining our family...
Summer Mission trips 2018 (KAKIDEN!)
What does it look like to answer God's call to 'GO' as a Christian in Japan and as a student in TCU? Summer mission trips in TCU are a tradition designed to help us live out our faith, go into communities throughout Japan, reach out, impart lives, create bonds, hear the voice of God more … Continue reading Summer Mission trips 2018 (KAKIDEN!)
Spring retreat (2018) at Yamanashi 県
Being able to get away from the daily pressures of campus life and to have time away with mates was undeniably a refreshing experience. Yamanashi-ken gave us so many things to enjoy. The breathtaking view of mt. Fuji from Evergreen hotel, the hotel staff's hospitality, adventures in the woods, fastest roller coasters at FujiQ, paranomic … Continue reading Spring retreat (2018) at Yamanashi 県
“Learning 日本語(Japanese)”: Andrew’s Experience
All international students at TCU, with exception of those who are already competent in Japanese, are required to take six Japanese courses, or eighteen credits, over the course of their first two years studying at TCU. I happen to be in the intermediate level of Japanese with the second year ACTS-ES students. We are currently … Continue reading “Learning 日本語(Japanese)”: Andrew’s Experience
“73 questions with Kyle”
Meet Kyle, graduating summer 2018. He shares some of his best moments in TCU. His advice to prospective students: "Lower your expectations and live life day by day"