Mānoa International Exchange - MIX

Interested in studying in Japan?

Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) is happy to finally welcome exchange students back on campus this fall. The KGU Incoming Team will host a couple of online information sessions in March for students interested in studying in Japan from 2023 Fall Semester onward. The sessions will include a presentation of the exchange program, as well as accommodations, extracurricular activities, and a Q&A session.

This session is aimed towards:

l Students who are interested in studying in Japan but have yet to make their choice and are looking at their options.

l Students who are planning to study at KGU as an exchange student.

l Students who have already been nominated by their home institution to study at Kwansei Gakuin University as an Exchange student but want to learn more about the program.

KGU March 2023 Info Session

Date: March 15

Time: 10:00 or 17:00 JST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kwansei-gakuin-university-exchange-program-info-session

See you there!

The University of the Ryukyus is happy to announce that their intensive study program this academic year will be held in partnership with the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST).
The program will be held in-person, in Okinawa, Japan from March 11 to 19, 2023.

This is a credited (2 credits), 9-day program that provides students with the opportunity to participate in an in-person cultural and study abroad experience centered on the theme of sustainability, with the aim of fostering global leadership to build a regional network for preservation and sustainability of island communities, cultures and environments in the Pacific Island Region.

The program features guest lectures, joint programming with OIST, field trips as well as opportunities for interaction and collaboration with Japanese and international students studying at the University of the Ryukyus.

This program has been crafted to suit the needs of students who have an interest in the sustainability of island regions, Japan/Okinawa or are keen to develop their student leadership skills. It will also serve as a good opportunity to orientate students who may wish to explore possibilities for study abroad in Japan and Asia in future.

The program will provide return airfare, accommodation and ground transportation for your students. However, all selected applicants must pay 30,000 JPY (in cash only) upon arrival in Okinawa. Fees paid will be used to fund admission to places of interest, cultural activities and field trips.

Kindly visit the following URL for information on their credited intensive program; the page carries links to all application details and required forms.
https://ged.skr.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/sekaten/en/news

IBO will be hosting our annual Global Learning, Global Success event in-person for the first time in three years on Tuesday, November 19th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Campus Center Ballroom!

GLGS aims to bring awareness to the importance of studying abroad, educate more about the careers in business abroad, and accentuate the connections in our ever-expanding globalized world. GLGS is open to all UH Manoa students and faculty. The event will feature student, alumni, and professor presentations, with light pupus and refreshments provided. Attire is business casual, and the sign up deadline is Wednesday, November 23rd 11:59 PM.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the study abroad and exchange programs, network with those who have studied abroad, and earn a chance to win one of (2) $1,000 travel scholarships through a raffle at the end of the event.

If you are interested in attending this event please use this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY0ilcOdJrKPjAljlVHvUvI4iHmtIQjEqTYDAQvt1XyaCBdA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Interested in having intercultural conversations with students from Japan?

Nanzan University will be hosting their fourth round of free online intercultural discussion sessions: Global Chit Chat. For this round they will be meeting on: Friday, December 2 8am-9am(JST), Friday, December 16 8am-9am(JST), and Tuesday, January 17 8am-9am(JST).In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to interact with not only Nanzan students, but also other students from around the world!

If you are interested in attending any of these sessions please sign up at: https://office.nanzan-u.ac.jp/ncia/crossculture/020714.html

Keio University will be hosting their annual online event for “The Experience Japan Exhibition (EJE)”, flagship study-abroad fair, on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (JST). It is perfect for students who are seeking opportunities to study abroad, especially those interested in Japan!

The online seminars will cover topics such as scholarships, employment opportunities, researching in Japan, and more. There will also be a Q&A session where participants can ask questions to students who have studied in Japan, while universities and other institutions will each have virtual booths to introduce their unique programs.

If you are interested in attending please register using this link: https://2022.experience-japan-online.jp/ and if you have any questions please contact [email protected].

The University of Tsukuba will be hosting three online intercultural chat programs for anyone that is interested in interacting with Japanese college students.

The programs include: "Tsuku-chat" where every Wednesday from October 19th to February 1st, you can experience cultural exchanges and talk about a variety of diverse topics! This is heavily recommended for those who want to improve their English skills, those who are thinking of studying abroad, and those who want to make friends across countries! "J-chat" which is a Japanese speaking event that occurs every Tuesday from November 8th to January 31st, great for anyone who is working to improve their Japanese skills! And "SDGs & Tsukuba" which occurs on October 21st, November 11th, and December 9th, and it covers different discussion topics for each session.

If you are interested in attending any of these events please email [email protected] for more information.

Interested in learning more about international opportunities in Japan after graduating?

The Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu will be hosting two Virtual Information Sessions: Wednesday, October 19th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm and Thursday, October 20th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs).

If you are interested in registering for the Wednesday session you can use this link to register: https://forms.gle/D6dBahck5QBK9rru9 and if you want to register for the Thursday session you can use this link: https://forms.gle/nUqfdEGfX1vb3biaA

If you have any questions about the program at all please feel free to email [email protected]

The Kwansei Gakuin University Team will host a an online information session on October 25th, from 10:00 - 17:00 (JST) for students who may be interested in studying in Japan from 2023 Spring Semester onward.

The sessions will include a short greeting from Associate Professor Matthias HENNINGS (PhD), a presentation of the exchange program, as well as accommodations, and extracurricular activities led by Incoming Exchange Coordinator Amina DANTE, and a Q&A.

If you are interested in attending you can use the QR code or go to https://kgu-exchange-program-info-session-oct-2022.eventbrite.com

On Sunday, October 16th, at 3:00-4:30 pm (JST), the Tohoku Global Campus Project will be hosting an event introducing Tohoku University with a discussion on “your college life”.

The “Tohoku Global Campus Project” is a series of online cultural-exchange events organized by students at Tohoku University who have studied abroad at our partner universities.

You will get to know more about Japan and student life at Tohoku University through conversations with Tohoku University students. In addition, you will have an opportunity to introduce your home university and student life in your country.

If you are interested in registering for this event, the deadline to register is October 14th and you can use the qr code or click this link: https://forms.gle/Xv35UnDDorpvAVFU8

The International Business Organization (IBO) will be hosting a study abroad workshop on October 14th from 4:00 - 5:30 PM!

This is a great chance to hear about all of the different study abroad programs that UHM has to offer.

This event, while mainly focused on business majors, is open to all majors, and if you're interested in signing up for it you can either use the QR code or you can go to http://go.hawaii.edu/md2.

We hope to see you there!

This week the office of global engagement will be hosting their annual Manoa International Education Week online! Feel free to check out any of the programs that peek your interest!

For more information please go to: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/international/international_education_week/index.html

Chulalongkorn University, located in Bangkok, Thailand is launching a global innovation competition: Engaging Our Future!—Innovation Challenges for Sustainable Society, open to students everywhere in the world! Create a short video explaining how your ideas can help to create a more sustainable future for a chance to gain mentorship and prizes up to $10,000 to go towards your project! Scan the barcode above or go to: eventpop.me/e/9142 and submit your application by July 23rd to enter. Good luck!