Japan Summer Program 2020

Dates: May 11 to June 8, 2020 * Approximate dates.
Location: Hitachi, Japan.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at Fanshawe’s partner institution, Ibaraki Christian University! Located in beautiful Hitachi city, approximately 2 hours by express train Northwest of Tokyo, Ibaraki Christian University is a small, friendly campus ready to welcome you!

This cultural exchange program is an exploration of Japanese culture and history. Students will participate in a wide range of cultural activities including a traditional tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy lesson, local cuisine cooking class, temple visit, origami, and more! Students also have the opportunity to volunteer with a local kindergarten class and participate in seminars focused on cross-cultural communication and Japanese language. You will spend your time with local students and other international students from across Europe and North America.

This is a cultural exchange program and is not credit based.

Program cost: 10,000 yen. * Approximate cost.

Cost includes:

• Cultural activities and site visits;
• Administration and in-country support;
• Pick up from Narita Airport and transportation to Ibaraki.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation;
• Meals;
• Round trip airfare ;
• Health insurance;
• Return transportation from Ibaraki to Tokyo;
• Personal spending;
• Visa (if necessary).

Accommodation:

Participating students can take advantage of accommodation associated with Ibaraki Christian University or can make their own arrangements if they choose. The following accommodation is recommended:

Single apartment:

Housing insurance:

Accommodation features:

• Furnished apartment with wi-fi, air conditioning, rice cooker, toaster, bathroom, pots/pans/dishes, bedding;
• 10-minute walk from school.

Applications

Applications for this summer program are due February 28, 2020.

To apply:

1. Pick up an application form from the International Office (E2025) or request one via email from studyabroad@fanshawec.ca.
2. Submit a completed application form and application essay to Caitlin Smith, International Projects and Exchange Coordinator, Fanshawe International (E2025) no later than Monday, February 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m..
3. Final selections will be confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

For more information go to the International Office (E2025, London Campus) or contact studyabroad@fanshawec.ca.