An international student of Ehime University from the Dominican Republic stayed with a host family in Toon City from June 28 (Fri.) to 30 (Sun.), 2024. This homestay program is conducted annually by the Institute for International Relations to promote mutual exchange in the region and to give international students a deeper understanding of Ehime. In order to further strengthen exchange between international students and local people and communities, a visit to a local elementary school is also made during the homestay.

First, on Friday, June 28, the student visited Minami-Yoshii Elementary School in Toon City. During a lunch break, the student e