Kumamoto University 2017 Spring Program
The Spring Program offered by the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies at Kumamoto University was created to provide international students who have an interest in studying abroad in Japan with a chance to experience life as an international student at Kumamoto University.
The Spring Program offers two courses to participants: an English Course (conducted in English) and a Japanese Course (conducted in Japanese).
Dates
English Course: Tuesday, February 14 – Thursday, February 23 2017 (10 days)
Japanese Course: Tuesday, February 28 – Thursday, March 9 2017 (10 days)
Place
Kumamoto University, with educational excursions around Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Theme
Each course of the Spring Program has its own study theme. For the English Course, the theme is “Kumamoto Groundwater and Environmental Sustainability.” For the Japanese Course, the theme is “Japanese Language and Culture.”
Eligibility
Participation in this program is open to students who:
・are undergraduate students studying at universities with which Kumamoto University has agreement for academic or student exchange
・have English language proficiency equal to or greater than IELTS level 5
・have Japanese language proficiency equal to or greater than JLPT N4
*Please note that participation in this program is limited to 40 students. If we receive more than 40 applications for the program, a selection will be held based on Grade Point Average (GPA).
Contents
The following are tentative schedules for each course of the Spring Program. Please note that the contents are subject to change.
※ A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students who successfully complete the contents of the program.
English Course:
Day |
Time |
Content |
1 |
PM |
Arrive in Kumamoto, have dinner with Japanese Students |
2 |
AM |
Program Orientation |
PM |
Lectures: “Kumamoto Earthquake” , “Aso Geopark” Welcome Party |
|
3 |
All Day |
Study trip to Mt. Aso |
4 |
AM |
Lectures: “Kumamoto Waterworks” , “Minamata Disease” |
PM |
Study trip to Kumamoto City groundwater facilities |
|
5 |
All Day |
Study Trip to Minamata |
6 |
All Day |
Individual exploration and study |
7 |
AM |
Lectures: “Environmental Sustainability” , “Japanese Sweets” |
PM |
Study trip to a traditional Japanese sweets confectionary |
|
8 |
AM |
Japanese cultural experience: traditional calligraphy |
PM |
Presentations and exchange event with high school students |
|
9 |
AM |
Information about studying abroad in Japan |
PM |
Closing ceremony and farewell party |
|
10 |
All Day |
Return home |
Japanese Course:
Day |
Time |
Content |
1 |
PM |
Arrive in Kumamoto, have dinner with Japanese Students |
2 |
AM |
Program Orientation |
PM |
Japanese classes and welcome party |
|
3 |
All Day |
Study trip and traditional hot spring experience in Yamaga |
4 |
AM |
Japanese classes |
PM |
Lesson and experience making traditional Japanese sweets |
|
5 |
All Day |
Study trip to Mt. Aso |
6 |
All Day |
Individual exploration and study |
7 |
AM |
Japanese Classes |
PM |
Lectures: “Japanese Culture” , “Kumamoto Earthquake” |
|
8 |
AM |
Japanese Classes |
PM |
Cultural experience: traditional Japanese calligraphy |
|
9 |
AM |
Prepare for “Project Work” presentations |
PM |
Project Work presentations Closing ceremony and farewell party |
|
10 |
All Day |
Return home |
2016 Participant Comments
“This is really an unforgettable memory.”
“This program was good for me to practice my English skill and learn more about the culture in Japan.”
“Thank you for the awesome experience.”
Program Fee
English Course: 80,000 Japanese Yen
Japanese Course: 80,000 Japanese Yen
○ includes accommodation, class fees, field trip fees, and breakfast.
× Does not include the cost of transportation to or from Japan, the cost of transportation within Japan, or the cost of meals (other than breakfast) during the program.
The program Fee will be collected in cash after arriving in Japan.
Scholarship
Participants in the Spring Program may apply for a government scholarship of 80,000 Japanese Yen, provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a GPA greater than or equal to 2.3, and not receive any other scholarships for this program which exceed 80,000 Japanese Yen.
Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available. Scholarships will be awarded based on Grade Point Average (GPA).
Language
The English Course will be conducted entirely in English, whereas the Japanese course will be conducted entirely in Japanese.
Application
Please request the international office of your university to submit your application by email (PDF format) or by FAX by December 1, 2016. Please be sure to include a copy of your passport and your academic record from your previous year.
※The Japanese Course application deadline has been extended until Friday, December 9th!
Visa
An entry visa to Japan is required for students from certain countries. As soon as selection
results are determined, related visa documents will be sent to the responsible persons at your university. Please apply for your visa as soon as possible at the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
Contact
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies, Kumamoto University
2-40-1, Kurokami, Chuo-ku
Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan
Tel: +81-96-342-2091
Fax: +81-96-342-2130
E-mail: gji-ryugaku@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
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