Konnichiwa, everyone!
As the Spring 2024 International Study Course class, we are excited to take you along with us as we embark on our upcoming journey to Japan!
Our class is split into three teams: Marketing & Culture, Corporate Relations, and Meals & Logistics. We are looking forward to sharing our journey with you.
Marketing and Culture Team
Hi! We are Joel, Sarah, Claire and Bethany from the Marketing & Culture team! We are responsible for researching Japan’s culture, creating social media content, and planning activities during the weekend. In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for Instagram stories, reels, and more! When the trip is over, we’ll also post a reflection on our experience and the highlights of our trip.
What has our team planned that we are most looking forward to?
So far, we have planned out super fun weekends in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo! Some of the places we will be going to are the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Universal Studios. We are super excited to explore Japan’s culture (especially the food) and talk with the interesting companies that our Corporate Relations team were able to set up meetings with!
Meals and Logistics Team
Hi! We are Bonita, Alim, Robert, and Tanya – the Meals & Logistics team. We are responsible for finding places to eat, booking hotels, and navigating the group from Point A to Point B throughout the trip.
What has our team planned that we are most looking forward to?
We are very excited for the Shinkansen - the Japanese bullet trains!! They go up to 320 km/h, and a trip that would normally take 6 hours by car only takes 2 hours by train. We’re especially looking forward to seeing Mount Fuji out the window on our trip to Kyoto!
Corporate Relations
Hi! We are Harry, Jivitesh, Alicia and Sharon – the Corporate Relations team. We are responsible for setting up and organizing all the meetings with business professionals and industry leaders in Japan during the weekdays.
What has our team planned that we are most looking forward to?
We’re excited to experience meetings with the companies we’ve contacted and learn more about Japanese business culture through these industry leaders and professionals. Some of the industries include consumer services, Rx (Prescription Drugs), Venture Capital and many more!