Now accepting participants for Washburn University's 2017 Spring Overseas Language Program!

2017 Washburn University Spring Overseas Language Program Application Guidelines

1. Training Period
February 17th (Saturday) to March 12th (Monday), 2018 (24 days) (planned)

2. Training location
Washburn University (Topeka, Kansas, USA)

3. Number of applicants
Maximum 15 people (minimum 6 people)

4. Eligibility
(1) Undergraduate students enrolled in the 2017 academic year (International students must consult with us)
(2) Applicants must be proactive, cooperative, and in good health and have no problems living abroad.

5. Training Costs
Approximately 200,000 yen + airfare approximately 170,000 yen (estimated)
*As of September 26, 2017, calculated at 111.6 yen to the dollar
*Please note that training fees may change significantly due to fluctuations in exchange rates.
*For training fees, We plan to provide subsidies of up to 120,000 yen per person. However, if the number of grant recipients exceeds 11, the subsidy amount will be divided by the number of participants. Subsidies for studying abroad will be paid after you have participated in all pre- and post-study abroad training, orientations, presentations, and other events instructed by International Center Office, submitted all related documents by the deadline, and obtained a training completion certificate. If you fail to comply with any of these requirements, you will not receive any subsidy.

<What is included in the training fee>
(1) Tuition: Tuition, field trip fees
(2) Accommodation: University dormitory, student house, or weekend homestay
(3) Food expenses: Welcome party and farewell party food and drink expenses
(4) Airfare: Economy class (including Narita Airport facility charges and local departure tax)
(5) Airport Transportation Fee: Transportation fee between Kansas City Airport and the university.

<Not included in the training fee>
(1) Food expenses: welcome party, farewell party, meals outside of the homestay
(2) Travel processing fees: Passport acquisition fees and ESTA application fees
(3) Overseas travel insurance: You must enroll in an overseas travel insurance program designated by the university.
(4) Transportation expenses: Local transportation expenses and round-trip transportation expenses between your home and Haneda or Narita airport
(5) Personal expenses: pocket money, telephone charges, etc.

6. Credit Accreditation
Participants will be given the designated credits if their training results are recognized through the submission of a training completion certificate (including a report card) and a report. *However, no credits will be given to fourth-year students.
Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration: "Overseas Language Training I" or "Overseas Language Training II" 2 credits each
Faculty of Policy and Information Studies: "Overseas Foreign Language Training I" or "Overseas Foreign Language Training II" 2 credits each
Faculty of Service Innovation: "Overseas Training" 2 credits
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: "Overseas Cultural Studies" 2 credits
Faculty of Global Studies: No credit transfer

7. Notes
(1) Driving (cars or motorcycles) is not permitted during the training period.
(2) One of the purposes of this training is to learn about American culture. Please make sure to prepare thoroughly in advance so that you can understand and adapt to the culture of the place you are visiting.
(3) This application guideline is based on the contents of the 2016 academic year. Details of the schedule and participation fees will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.
(4) After your participation is confirmed, you will be required to attend pre- and post-training sessions, orientation, social gatherings, and ^TOEIC® tests organized by International Center Office. If you are absent without permission or fail to meet the deadlines for submitting documents, you may be asked to withdraw from the program.
(5) This training will be led by faculty and staff of our university. Please follow the instructions of the leaders and Washburn University staff on-site. In addition, since this training will be conducted jointly with students from other universities, please act with the awareness that you are a Chiba University of Commerce student.

8. Participant Information Session
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:15-13:00 Room 1101

9. Documents to be submitted at the time of application
(1) Application form (designated form)
(2) Health certificate

10. Application Method and Deadline
Please fill out and submit the application form available at International Center Office (1st floor of the main building). Applicants will be interviewed to determine whether they are able to participate in the training on-site and to select participants.

Application deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017, 16:30

[Application and Inquiry Contact]

千葉商科大学　国際センターオフィス(本館1階)
〒272-8512　千葉県市川市国府台1-3-1
TEL:047-373-9796   FAX:047-375-1603   E-mail:interex@cuc.ac.jp