Experience other cultures during your summer or spring vacation
Short-term training refers to programs in which students can learn languages and experience different cultures at partner schools overseas during long vacations. Since classes are not taught at our university during vacations, students can study abroad without affecting their course plans. There are no language requirements, and the local staff are very supportive, so even students who have never traveled abroad can participate with peace of mind.
Eligible applicants: Students enrolled at Hachioji Campus, Itabashi Campus, Utsunomiya Campus, Fukuoka Campus, and Teikyo University Junior College (please check with each campus for the host universities and colleges that are recruiting students).
Dispatch period: Approximately 1 to 3 weeks
Grant: Depending on the campus you are assigned to, you may receive a grant of up to 100,000 yen depending on your placement.
Credit transfer: Depending on the campus and year, there is a credit transfer system for up to 4 credits.
Application period: Summer: April to May, Spring: September to October
How to apply: Details will be posted on the Campus Square and bulletin boards on each campus.
Program Introduction
The short-term UK study abroad program aims to help students master English in a short period of about three weeks while staying at the London campus in the UK. At the same time, students can experience history, tradition, and cutting-edge culture by visiting historical sites such as museums and castles, and touring the city.
■Study Destination: Teikyo University Group London Campus/Dallam Campus ■ Language: English
At San Francisco State University in California, you can choose from two courses: one that focuses on themes such as culture, art, and business, and the other that focuses on themes such as IT, science, and engineering. Local students will come to support you in class, so you can also interact with them. In addition, you will study expressions and topics that can be used in afternoon activities, so even those who are not confident in their language skills can enjoy participating.
■Study abroad: San Francisco State University ■ Language: English
IUPUI University in Indiana is a urban state research university with 17 departments. It was formed in 1969 when two separate Indianapolis universities, Indiana University and Purdue University, joined to become one school. This program allows students to improve their English language skills and experience American culture through language learning at the university, which is home to approximately 22,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students, as well as a homestay experience.
■Study Destination: Oregon State University Language Center, IUPUI University Language Center ELS (Currently not available) ■ Language: English
The Vancouver Island University program aims to improve your language skills by taking English classes and homestaying. Activities include cross-country skiing and curling, and you can experience Canadian culture.
■Study abroad: Vancouver Island University ■ Language: English
Two programs are offered: one at the University of Wollongong (summer) and one at Griffith University (spring). Students will take a placement test and be divided into classes that are appropriate for their level. They will also be placed in homestay accommodations arranged by the local government, giving them an environment in which to practice English in their daily lives. Extracurricular activities include going to the beach, having barbecues, and other activities that can only be experienced near the ocean. The location also offers easy access to the city center, allowing students to enjoy sightseeing.
■Study location (summer): UOW College, an affiliated language facility of the University of Wollongong ■Study location (spring): Griffith University Language Institute GELI ■ Language: English
I will be taking part in a language study program in France run by the Japan-France Cultural Association during my summer vacation. I aim to learn French with international students through not only language study but also cultural experience activities.
■Study abroad: CIEF (language institute affiliated with the University of Burgundy), ILFC (Catholic University of Lyon), etc. ■ Language: French
Students will participate in a program sponsored by Spanish Communications Co., Ltd. and aim to learn Spanish alongside international students from other countries at a language institute affiliated with our school. Upon arrival, students will take a placement test and take classes suited to their level. Extracurricular activities include visits to the Ría de Arousa and the Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica, where students learn about Spanish history and culture through prior study. Students also have the opportunity to experience biking in nature, dancing, and a tapas tour of traditional Spanish cuisine.
■Study abroad: University of Santiago de Compostela, etc. ■ Language: Spanish
At University of Macau in Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China, you can participate in a program centered on international exchange. This is a one-week program that allows you to broaden your horizons in a fun way by taking hands-on classes in cooking and Japan-related subjects with local students and visiting famous tourist sites in Macau, where European and Chinese cultures coexist.
■Study abroad location: University of Macau ■ Language: English, Chinese
There are four university programs, all of which feature a complete schedule for learning Korean, experiencing Korean culture, and interacting with local students, so that students can have a fulfilling experience. Some programs offer partial fee waivers to students who were offered invitations.
■Study abroad: Dong-A University, Jeju National University, The University of Suwon, Hanyang University, Soongsil University ■ Language: South Korea
At GLS Berlin in Berlin, Germany, you can choose to study German at the upper-intermediate level, or English and beginner-level German. After class, there are various field trips, and it is a program to experience German culture while visiting historical tourist sites such as the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate.
■Study location: GLS Berlin ■ Languages: English, German
* Some programs are not listed, so please contact each campus for details.
