- Date
Aug. 4 (Mon) – 6 (Wed), 2014 (3 days, 2 nights) - Place
Waseda University Karuizawa Seminar House - Eligibility
Waseda students with an interest in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean relations - Registration
Required (See below for details) - Fee
5,000 Yen (See below for details)
ICC’s highly popular Speak Your Mind Camp is back!
And this time we’ll be bringing together students from 3 East Asian countries: Japan, China & Korea!
Out of the roughly 4,700 international students at Waseda, more than 70 percent are from China and Korea.
This provides an excellent opportunity for students from all 3 countries to interact and get to know each other better.
These 3 countries have close diplomatic relations and intertwined histories dating far back. In recent years however, it is pop-culture that has become a major medium for exchange among young people in these nations.
On the other hand, due to their cultural and geographical proximity, each country has a variety of stakes and interests, and so along with friendship, friction is also a part of their relationship. Especially with the recent territorial issues.
For those interested in trilateral relations, the ICC will hold a 3-day exchange camp at Karuizawa seminar house where students can share their true opinions with one another on a variety of issues.
Set aside any negative sentiments, think about the future together, and say what’s on your mind as you relax in the mountains.
- Date
Aug. 4 (Mon) – 6 (Wed), 2014 (3 days, 2 nights)
Meeting at Waseda University.
Ending at Karuizawa Station. - Place
Waseda University Karuizawa Seminar House
Karuizawa Seminar House has been renovated last year.
We will be staying in one of the new buildings (Bldg. A). - Eligibility
Waseda students with an interest in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean relations - Fee
5,000 yen (The ICC is subzidizing half the cost)
*Cost includes bus from Waseda campus to Karuizawa seminar house, return tranport from seminar house to Karuizawa station, 7 meals and 2 night stays in the seminar house.
*Cost does not cover return transport from Karuizawa station and any other personal expenses. - Language
Mainly in Japanese
*During the discussion, it is okay to include some English as needed. - Registration
http://goo.gl/tVCBGA
(*This link will take you to Waseda-Net-Portal registration form) - Deadline
July 18 (Fri), 9:00am (*Application closed!) - Capacity
40 students
*In the event of a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.
Results of the application will be announced on July 18 (Fri) by email.
*Applicants selected for participation are required to complete payment by July 23 (Wed). (Details will be sent to selected participants)
*Please be aware that after payment of fees, certain portions of the cost may not be refundable due to bookings and arrangements with a third party.
*Selected participants should complete and submit the following essay by July 23:
http://www.waseda-icc.jp/wp-content/uploads/JCK-Essay.doc
【Point of Caution】
In general, cancellation after applying is not accepted.
Please check your schedule carefully before applying.
Cancellation Policy
- Schedule (tentative, subject to change due to weather and traffic)
| Aug. 4 (Mon) Lunch and dinner included | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am Afternoon Evening |
Meet at Waseda University, take the bus to Seminar House Activity, recreation Discussion |
| Aug. 5 (Tue) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | |
| Morning Afternoon Evening |
Activity, theme discussion Discussion, recreation Discussion |
| Aug. 6 (Wed) Breakfast and lunch included | |
| Morning Afternoon |
Event discussion summary Finish at Karuizawa Station *There is an outlet mall just next to the Karuizawa station! |
【Return Transport Options】
Shinkansen: About 1hr, costs about 6,000 yen
Bus:About 2.5hrs, costs around 2,300 yen
- Camp Rules
- Say what’s really on your mind and what you truly think about East-Asian relations.
- Communicate while respecting the other person’s culture and being considerate of their feelings.
- Talk about your personal experiences and what is close to you rather than distant governmental issues.
- Focus on individual opinions rather than generalizations.
- Don’t end your discussion with a general comment like “That’s indeed a difficult question”. Rather, share your true feelings and ideas with others in a sincere and constructive manner.
【Speak Your Mind Camp Diary】
◆My ICC experience—bring home to your heart
English version
Chinese version
◆Why you should definitely take part in this camp!
Chinese version
◆Spilling Out My Heart to Strangers
English version
Korean version
Inquiries: TEL: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]
