Student Life
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Center for International Programs
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Aichi Gakuin University (AGU) established its Center for International Programs (CIP) in 2003 to promote international exchange. CIP not only supports AGU international students but also assists students who wish to study abroad for academic purposes or for the sake of language training. CIP mainly provides the following services and information on:
Exchange programs, short and long study-abroad programs and language-training programs for both international students and students of AGU
Admission (proxy application for visa, etc.) and immigration procedures for international students
Study and all aspects of daily life for international students
Scholarship for international students provided by external organizations
Other issues related to international exchange
Since the time of its foundation, AGU has grown into one of the largest universities in the Chubu region of Japan. We’re a big school, but our international programs are selective, focused and challenging, offering international students a chance to really immerse themselves in the study of Japanese culture and language. One of our main goals at the CIP is to help our own students, and students from all over the world, make the best of their study-abroad experience. It is through international exchange, we believe, that we can begin to achieve real cross-cultural understanding.
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Center for Japanese Language and Culture
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The Center for Japanese Language and Culture manages Japanese-language education for international exchange students, with classes being taught by teachers who have extensive experience in teaching Japanese in Japan and overseas. The center also accepts people who are learning Japanese for the first time, offering support in English as well. It arranges classes, textbooks, and progress according to the Japanese level at the start of the course and according to learning needs, with detailed Japanese courses in small classes. Moreover, the center helps enrich the lives of international exchange students by offering opportunities to engage in real kimono dressing, participate in traditional Japanese events, tour facilities where you can experience Japanese culture, and for Japanese conversation and interaction with Japanese students both inside and outside the classroom.
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International Exchange on Campus
Aichi Gakuin University possesses a culture that accepts diverse values,
offering numerous opportunities for international students and Aichi Gakuin University students to interact.
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The English Lounge, an English-language exchange space on campus, holds seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas, with the participation of many international students. You can also learn about Japanese culture such as Tanabata and the New Year’s holiday.
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This is a creative project by international and Aichi Gakuin University students. The photo shows a “giant karuta” many times the size of the cards of the traditional Japanese memory game of karuta.
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There is a beautiful Zen Meditation Hall on the Nisshin Campus. You can learn about Zen Buddhism through zen meditation, which is an important Japanese cultural experience.
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The short-term training program held every summer offers a variety of activities about Japanese culture.
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This is the closing ceremony of the short-term summer training program. Participating international students studied Japanese and Japanese culture as well as built friendships with Aichi Gakuin University students that will last long after the program ends.
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This is a field trip of the short-term training program. So far, they have made visits to many places where you can learn about and experience the history and traditions of Japan, such as Kyoto, Nara, Takayama, Gujo, and Ise.
Student’s Voice
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Voice 01
Suh Wonil
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- [Birthplace]
- South Korea
- [Affiliation]
- Department of Buddhist Studies College of Buddhist Studies, Dongguk University (South Korea)
One of the reasons why I chose Aichi Gakuin University as my study-abroad destination is that it offers great Japanese-language education. Over the course of four months, I took classes on grammar, written expression, Chinese characters, and reading comprehension, and my Japanese gradually improved, so that I started to actively answer questions from my teachers. The students were very welcoming and curious about my cultural background, and I was able to actively interact with them through classes, club activities, and the English Lounge, and I made many friends. When I first came to Japan, I couldn’t even introduce myself, but now I can talk with Japanese friends for hours and travel with them thanks to what I learned and experienced at this university.
Visit to the world cultural heritage site
Shirakawa-go with friends
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Voice 02
Chuang, Pai-Chuan
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- [Birthplace]
- Taiwan
- [Affiliation]
- Department of Japanese Culture, Tzu Chi University (Taiwan)
The first thing that impressed me when I came to Japan was how kind the teachers and students were. They were considerate of me because I couldn’t speak Japanese fluently yet, so everyone explained things carefully in simple words. In particular, the student tutors were so reliable. In addition to giving advice on Japanese culture, transportation, and other aspects of daily life, they also acted as a bridge between international students and the university. The faculty students often invited me to cherry blossom viewing and meals, and I also have good memories of intercultural exchanges through play. Most impressive is the Meijo Koen Campus. It feels like a complex of advanced office buildings, and I especially like the library.
A commemorative photo wearing
Japanese kimono.
It was a great experience.
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