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International Studies Center, Kasei University TKU Summer Program Applicant Guidelines

Please review the following information regarding the Tokyo Kasei University (TKU) Summer Program application.

Program’s purpose This program is designed for students from TKU’s partner universities who have a strong interest in and want to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. It is offered to promote an exchange between students from TKU and its partner universities. All lectures, except Japanese language lessons, are conducted in English. The program consists of not only unique lectures about Japanese culture and a homestay but also many activities and exchange sessions, so participants can gain an appreciation of the lifestyles, customs, and personalities of the people of Japan. Individuals must participate in the whole program with a positive attitude and should want to study more about Japan after the program ends.

Japanese Ability Japanese ability is not required, but interest in the Japanese language is essential. This program is conducted mainly in English.

Period of Study The period of study is from 23 June to 6 July 2019. Participation for the entire period is required.

Accommodation Summer Program students will stay with a host family selected by TKU during their stay in Japan. Host families will provide Summer Program students with breakfast and dinner on weekdays and three meals on weekends. Typically, TKU will assign one per family.

Host families are volunteers; therefore, students are expected to follow the family’s rules and communicate and interact with the family when at the home.

Please note that you may be asked to stay in an apartment if the program cannot find a family which suits your preferences or under certain other conditions.

Overseas Travel Insurance Summer Program students must purchase overseas travel insurance that covers medical care costs of at least 30 million yen. Please provide a copy of the insurance certificate to TKU before departure.

Participation Fee The participation fee is 84,000 yen. It includes tuition, accommodation with breakfast and dinner on weekdays and three meals on weekends, activities described in the itinerary, shuttle bus service from and to Narita, and our bank transfer fee, 4,000 yen. One shuttle bus will be arranged for participants. Students may also choose to travel to and from Narita on their own.

Itabashi Campus: 1-18-1 Kaga, , Tokyo, 173-8602 Japan Tel: (03) 3961-1861 Fax: (03) 3961-5270

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Airfare, lunch on weekdays, overseas travel insurance, public transportation for commuting, and personal expenses are excluded. The payment must be completed by 18 May 2019 via international bank wire. Please note that charges originating from your bank are also your responsibility.

Cancellation Policy 【Cancellation after 27 May】 In the event of a student cancelling less than one month from the first day of the program, a fee of 44,000 yen will be payable. 【Cancellation after 17 June】 In the event of a student cancelling less than one week from the first day of the program, a fee of 64,000 yen will be payable. 【Cancellation on or after 23 June】 In the event of a student cancelling on or after the first day of the program, 100% of the participation fee will be payable.

Cancellation of program The program will be canceled if the number of participants is below five. TKU will confirm whether the program will take place by 30 March 2019.

Application Procedure Please write to the International Studies Center, Tokyo Kasei University at [email protected] for the contact person at your university. Send the application documents listed below to that person before 15 March 2019. 1. TKU Summer Program Application Form *Applicant should fill in. 2. Homestay Questionnaire (TKU) *Applicant should fill in. 3. Approximately 500-word Essay Entitled “The Reason I Am Applying for This Program” 4. Certificates of Japanese Language Ability *If any 5. Photos for ID 6. Copy of Passport (Photo page) 7. Recommendation Letter from an instructor who has known you for at least one semester

Other Participants can be female or male. Please note that TKU is a women’s university, so the students the participants can communicate with at the university are female. This program’s schedule is quite tight, so it is suitable for students who want to make the most of a short program. You may extend your trip or arrive early; however, you are responsible for planning all aspects of your trip that fall outside of the dates of the Summer Program.

Itabashi Campus: 1-18-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8602 Japan Tel: (03) 3961-1861 Fax: (03) 3961-5270