≪updated October 5, 2016≫

How can I study abroad? Where can I go?

What can I do there? How long can I stay?

Can this experience be a steppingstone to employment?

Can KIT international students go abroad through KIT programs too?

Yes! Come find out the answers to these questions and many more!

The KIT International Center will hold a week-long event for students interested in studying abroad. You can get information about various programs, interact with KIT international students and get answers to specific questions! This week will be your first big step in exploring the world! Bring your friends and enjoy campus-wide events and displays. Free admission! No reservations are needed! (Restrictions to attendance are indicated with asterisks (*).)

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KIT International Week 2016 Program Details

Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 (Open to KIT students only)

Time: 12:05 – 12:45
Location: Plaza KIT
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: Japanese
　
KIT provides a wide variety of study abroad programs ranging from language focused ones open to students from any major, to those which involve specific research laboratories and academic fields. This information session gives an overview of all KIT study abroad programs.
Come and find out which program suits you best!

“TOBITATE! Young Ambassador Program*” Student Panel Discussion (Open to KIT students only)

Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Plaza KIT
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: Japanese
Other: Finger foods will be served
　
Students who have studied abroad through “TOBITATE! Young Ambassador Program” of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) will be talking about their experiences in a panel discussion format. How did they respond during their selection interviews? What were their achievements and hardships during the program? Did they have any surprising experiences? This is a great opportunity to hear about their actual experiences and opinions about the program. We will have a guest from the MEXT, Tobitate! Program, so questions are very welcome!
If you are thinking about applying to this program or even a little bit interested, don’t miss out on this valuable chance!
*TOBITATE! is only available to Japanese nationals.

Kick-off Party– Cultural Exchange Meeting with Japanese and International Students* (Open to KIT students and staff only)

Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Location: 60th Anniversary Hall, Big Seminar Room, 2F
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: Japanese/English
Other: Finger foods will be served
　
This party, planned by student-volunteers in “KITICO,” is a great opportunity for newly arrived KIT international students and KIT Japanese students/staff to get to know each other. If you are interested in cross-cultural exchange or learning about places on the other side of the world, come join us! Have a great time and make new friends over refreshments.
* Please note that this party is open to KIT students and staff only.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016

Presentations on Experiences Studying in the United States (Open to KIT students only)

Time: 12:05 -12:45
Location: Plaza KIT
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: Japanese
Other: Finger foods will be served
　
This is a reporting session presented by 4 students who have studied abroad in the west coast and east coast area of the United States. Come and listen what they have learned and experienced in America, the land of freedom! We will be offering some American Snacks & Sweets as well!
1) Entrepreneurship Camp held at North Carolina State University (3 students)
2) A student who has earned a graduate degree in Stanford University

Presentations on Global Internship Program Experience (Open to the general public)

Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: 60th Anniversary Hall, Big Seminar Room, 2F
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: English
　
At KIT, the Global Internship Program provides students with opportunities to experience working abroad, being a teaching assistant and conducting research abroad at our partner institutions and universities overseas. Former student interns abroad will report on their experiences in English. You may ask them questions (in Japanese), so this session is highly recommended for students who are thinking of applying to the Global Internship program in the future. There will be four students to report at the session.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

Queensland University Short-term Language Study Program Information Session (Open to KIT students only)

Time: 12:05 -12:45
Location: 60th Anniversary Hall, Big Seminar Room, 2F
Target audience: KIT students
Language: Japanese
　
This is the information session for the annual short-term spring holiday language study program. If you are interested in applying to this program, don’t miss this session!

Overseas Safety Seminar (Open to KIT students and staff only)

Time: 16:30 – 17:50
Location: 60th Anniversary Hall, 1F
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: Japanese
　
We will provide vital information on how to stay safe in various countries. Prepare for your study abroad experience by having correct information before you travel. Participation in this session is highly recommended to faculty and staff who are engaged in sending students abroad.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2016

Presentations on the KMUTT (Thailand) Summer Camp (Open to KIT students only)

Time: 12:05 -12:45
Location: Plaza KIT
Target audience: KIT students and staff
Language: Japanese
Other: Finger foods will be served
　
A total of 10 undergraduate students in their first and second years participated in a summer camp program held at King Mongkut’s University of Technology in Thailand. The students spent 10 fruitful days taking classes together with the local students, experiencing various kinds of Thai culture, teaching Thai middle and high school students about Japanese culture, and more. Come hear how they were inspired by Thai students and about their experience studying abroad for the first time!

KIT International Night 2016 (By invitation only)

This party is sponsored by the KIT President, Dr. Masao Furuyama. Representatives of international organizations such as consulates have been invited to the party so that students and KIT personnel can meet them and form closer relationships with KIT international students, faculty and staff.
(Please note that attendance is by invitation only.)

Friday, Oct. 28, 2016

Meet Vienna University of Technology Personnel (Open to KIT students only)

Time: 12:05 – 12:45
Location: Building No. 3, 3F, International Communication Room (A small room next to the entrance of classroom #0331)
Target audience: KIT students
Language: English
Other: Finger foods will be served
　
Professor Thomas Rief from Vienna University of Technology will be available to answer any questions or concerns you might have about studying in Austria.

TEC-KYOTO in Kyoto Institute of Technology 2016 (Registration required)

Time: 17:00-20:00
Location: 60th Anniversary Hall, Big Seminar Room, 2F
Target audience: KIT students
Language: Japanese & English
　
Learn what you need to know to be an engineer directly from KIT alumni engineers at companies and reseach institutions.This is a great opportunity for students to talk to engineers inside the company face-to-face.
There is no dress code and you may come enter and leave at any time, so please feel free to stop by!
Please register HERE in advance.
(Service provider: JK Branding Co. Ltd.).

Exhibition of Vietnamese Culture / Special Exhibition of “Housing around the world”

There will be some international exhibirions at the KIT Library,too.
You can learn about the Vietnam cultures or about housing around the world.

World Food Fair / World Snack and Sweets Fair

During International Week, the KIT Cafeteria will offer a variety of international dishes.
You can also find international snacks and sweets at the KIT shop.
Enjoy something new and become more “international” at lunch, too!