Short-term study abroad program

This is a short-term study abroad program that can be participated in during the summer and spring holidays. Through intensive language courses at partner universities, specialized training courses organized by departments, and practical training and facility visits, you can gain overseas experience that you cannot get on a trip. Some programs are limited to certain departments, majors, and grades, but many programs are open to all students and offer credit recognition.

Recruitment for summer overseas training begins in early to mid-April, and spring overseas training begins in early October each year.Application deadlines vary by program.

In addition to these Short-term study abroad program, we also offer a short-term study abroad program to Showa Boston during long vacations.

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Examples of Short-term study abroad programs

Below are programs that have been accepted in the past. The programs offered, the locations visited, the content, and the application requirements may change depending on the year of application.

Intensive language training hosted by partner universities

Program Name	season	period	Study abroad destination	Message	Eligible Departments
Chiang Mai University English training	Summer:	2 weeks	Thailand	English training and theme studies (sustainability and Thai culture) conducted by Chiang Mai University	All departments
Seoul Women's University Korean Language Training	Summer:	3 weeks	South Korea	Intensive Korean language course offered by Seoul Women's University	All departments
Shanghai University of Foreign Studies Chinese Language Training	Summer:	4 weeks	China	Intensive Chinese Language Courses offered by Shanghai International Studies University	All departments
University of Alcala Spanish language training	summer/spring	3 weeks	Spain	Intensive Spanish course offered by the Language School attached to the University of Alcalá	All departments
University of Queensland English training	Spring:	5 weeks	Australia	Intensive English Courses offered by the University of Queensland	All departments
Korea University Korean Language Training	Spring:	3 weeks	South Korea	Intensive Korean language course offered by Korea University	All departments
University of Grenoble French Training	Spring:	4 weeks	France	Intensive French course offered by the University of Grenoble	All departments
boston university Intensive English Program	Spring:	6 weeks	America	Intensive English course hosted by the Center for English Language Education at Boston University (BU CELOP)	All departments *Students who have been participating in the Showa Boston Program until January of the previous semester

Short-term training by theme

Supervisor Department	Program Name	season	period	main Visited place	Message	Eligible Departments
International Exchange Center	Asian Women’s Leadership Program	Summer:	3 weeks	China, Korea, Japan	The students will travel to three countries, Shanghai International Studies University (China), Sungshin Women's University (Korea), and our university, together with students from each university, to deepen their learning through special lectures in English and intercultural exchange on the theme of women's leadership.	All departments
International Exchange Center	Overseas internship■ (Hong Kong and Malaysia)	Summer:	4 weeks	Hong Kong and Malaysia	Work experience in corporate offices in Hong Kong and Malaysia (e.g. shipbrokers, construction companies, travel agencies, food companies)	All departments
Department of Social Welfare	Nordic Welfare Seminar	Summer:	10 days	Nordic	Training to observe social welfare systems and welfare service facilities in Northern Europe	Department of Social Welfare
Department of Contemporary Liberal Arts	International social research training	Summer:	5 days	Varies by year	Cultivate an international perspective and comparative research skills through surveys of visited places (countries) and on-site training	Department of Contemporary Liberal Arts
Japanese Language and Culture Department	Japanese Teaching Practice	Summer:	2 weeks	Vietnam, South Korea, or Indonesia	Observing classes and learning Japanese teaching methods at partner schools	All departments *Students taking Japanese Language Education courses
Department of Environmental Science and Design	Overseas design practice ①Architecture and interior design ② Product design ③Fashion design management	Summer:	12 days	Europe	①Overseas training to observe and experience famous architectural works, private houses and furniture ②③Investigate traditional culture and designs formed by overseas regional characteristics, climate, ethnic groups, historical backgrounds, etc.	Department of Environmental Science and Design
International Exchange Center	Royal Roads University Leadership Academy	Spring:	2 weeks	Canada	Royal Roads University leadership training in English	All departments
International Exchange Center	Overseas internship■ (TigerMob)	Spring:	4 weeks	Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, etc.	Work experience at various workplaces designated by our university, provided by TigerMob	All departments
Department of History and Culture	European History and Culture Seminar	Spring:	12 days	Europe	Visit Europe and learn about its history and culture. Destinations vary depending on the year.	All departments
Faculty of Food Health Science	European Gastronomy Training	Spring:	10 days	France	Learn French culinary culture and techniques through hands-on French cooking, pastry and bread making at Le Cordon Bleu Paris	All departments

*For overseas internships,click here.Please also check.