The Renison International Office offers a variety of short-term international experiences in China, Japan, Korea, and Mexico. In addition to the in-house opportunities available to students, our international advisor is also here to provide additional support to Renison students and residents considering full-term exchange through Waterloo International.
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China
China Summer Program
Students will take language and culture courses at one of the top language schools in Shanghai, at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in May. This includes learning about different forms of Chinese art and paper cutting. The program also includes ten-days travel in China, as a field trip of cultural explorations in representative cities in China such as Xi'an and Beijing.
Japan
Kansai Gaidai University
ASP Home-Based is an remote oriented program that students take Japanese Language courses and some selected Lecture courses focusing on Japan and Asia from his/her home.
- Japanese Language courses taught by experienced Japanese instructors
- 7 levels of instruction available
- Selected courses focusing on Japan and Asia (mixed with Kansai Gaidai students)
- Synchronously offered courses will use ZOOM
- Part-time enrolment only (up to two courses)
- Tuition is free (except Registration fee of JPY10,000)
- Participation in Intercultural Engagement Program at least once a month
- Online interaction with local Kansai Gaidai students available
- Grades and credits awarded
Dates for 2021: August 30, 2021 - December 18, 2021 (including final exam period)
Registration deadline: July 11, 2021
Tottori University
*(not currently running)
This is a 2-week immersive experience, with the program being conducted in Japanese. Students should have a comfortable level of Japanese in order to attend this program. Recommended: completion of at least JAPAN 102R or JAPAN 201R.
Dates for 2020: July 7 to July 17, 2020
Cost of program: 70,000 JPY
Momoyama Gakuin University
*(not currently running)
This is a unique 4-week summer experience where you will have the opportunity to live with a Japanese family through a homestay program. Momoyama Gakuin University is located in Osaka City, which is one of Japan’s most bustling cities. Have an authentic experience abroad while improving your Japanese language!
This non-credit program is aimed toward students who have limited knowledge of Japan, but have taken JAPAN 101/JAPAN 102.
Dates for 2020: May 30th to June 27, 2020
Cost of program: $50 application fee to all students applying
$1500 for two students selected for exchange
JACAC Student Forum
The Japan-Canada Academic Consortium is a great opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills while meeting other students across Canada and Japan. Students will work together in groups and have debates and presentations, discussing a common theme. The JACAC Student Forum takes place during Reading week in February each year and takes place in Canada or Japan, in alternating years.
Examples of themes from previous years are:
- 2019 - Japan-Canada Relations in an Era of Global Change
- 2018 - Crisis in the Humanities: Reconsidering the Studies of the Humanities in the Age of Technology and Innovation
- 2017 - Immigration Policies and National Borders: Integration and Exclusion
Cost: Participation fee is free.
For more information on the Student Forum and costs, please visit the JACAC website.
