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INU Student Seminar on Global Citizenship & Peace 2023

2023 Student Seminar on Global Citizenship & Peace

THEME: Climate Emergency and Action

DATES: 1-10 August, 2023

The INU Student Seminar, held each year at Hiroshima University, is an interdisciplinary course, which aims to allow students from INU universities to learn about the concept of global citizenship through discussions, workshops and cultural activities.

The Seminar Program

The International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace is a unique immersion program which is hosted by Hiroshima University in Japan. The 10-day program includes lectures, case studies and small group discussions. The program also offers field trips to local attractions and cultural learning experiences, and culminates in a United Nations role play where groups of students represent different countries, and negotiate to pass a draft resolution.

The program also includes attendance of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on 6th August.

Eligibility

URV’s Bachelor full-time students from 3rd year, who are willing to be challenged by an intensive academic and cultural program.
 
Who should apply?
The student seminar is designed for highly motivated students who are interested in:

  • Increasing their understanding of political, economic, social and cultural challenges emerging in an increasingly globalized world
  • Understanding the notion of global citizenship and considering their potential as global citizens
  • Deepening their appreciation of the challenges and payoffs of cross-cultural and international engagement
  • Sharing reflections with students, academics, and other seminar participants.

HOW TO APPLY

Fill in the Application Form and send the required documents by email to mobility.out(ELIMINAR)@urv.cat (subject: Student Seminar a Hiroshima: sol·licitud):

  1. Proof of English level
  2. Transcript of records in English (last academic year or semester)

The application must be completed in English.

Deadline: 12th April, 2023

Criteria for the selection of candidates are the following:

  • Demonstrated high academic standards
  • Motivation stated in the appliction form (including an explanation on how the applicant intends to use the experience to support a study and career plan)
  • Good knowledge of the English language (minimum B2)
  • Engagement in global issues
  • Students who have done an academic exchange will be given priority

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

JASSO: Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short - Term Study in Japan) 2023

Qualifications and conditions:

Applicants must fulfill the following qualifications and conditions:

  1. Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with Japanese Government.
    1. Applicants from Taiwan and Palestine are also acceptable.
    2. Applicants must NOT hold Japanese nationality at the time of applying which includes applicants with dual nationality.
  1. Applicants must be accepted by a Japanese university under a student exchange agreement or under such with their home university.
  2. Applicants must have JASSO GPA* of 2.30 or higher for the last academic year. If the previous year's point average is not available, it can be calculated based on the academic record from the previous semester.
  3. Applicants must be those who are experiencing financial difficulties that make it difficult for them to study in Japan without JASSO support
  4. Applicants must resume their studies or obtain degrees at their home universities after studying in Japan.
  5. Applicants must NOT receive scholarships from other sources for the total amount of 80,000 yen or higher to study in Japan. (Not applicable to student loans or travel expenses.)

The International Center will contact all students selected for taking part in the seminar to prepare their applications to JASSO scholarship. All information and required documents must be send to JASSO by the International Center.

I-Networks

Top candidates can also receive a scholarship covering travel costs if they apply to the I-Networks URV scholarship following the instructions of the I-Networks call (to be launched).