International Exchange Events of Aomori Chuo Gakuin University

There is a wide variety of Exchange Events sponsored by the University, our International Exchange Center, the Student Circle, F.S.A. (Foreign Student Association), organized by International Students and Japanese students, and so on. These events provide International Students with great experience and enjoyment through the cross-cultural exchange between local community or other Japanese Students. The annual recreational activities and exchange events in 2008 and 2009 are as follows. Events in 2010 <<click here Events in 2007 <<click here

International Exchange Events in 2008			International Exchange Events in 2009
	Events			Events
Apr.	Spring New Student Guidance Participating in Chinese Language Class as a teacher All International Student Guidance Cherry Blossom Viewing at Hisaki Castle Park Welcome Party for New Dormitory Students The President of Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology paid a visit to our University to sign an Exchange Agreement. Cherry Blossom Viewing at Aomori Gappo Park sponsored by Student Circle, F.S.A.		Apr.	Greeting New Students. Spring New Student Guidance Chinese Language Class at Central Community Center "Min-na no Kyoshitsu" in Goshogawara city. Briefing Session for studying abroad. All International student Guidance Welcome Party for New Dormitory Students Cherry Blossom Viewing at Hirosaki Castle Park The All Taiwan Parent Association paid a visit to our University. Cherry Blossom Viewing at Aomori Gappo Park sponsored by Student Circle, F.S.A.
May	Participating "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with local residents) Participating in the Exchange Project with Quanak Junior Chamber, Seoul - a Twin City of Aomori as an assistance interpreter. Welcome Party sponsored by Student Circle, F.S.A Fundrainsing Campaign to aid disaster victims of Shichuan Province Earthquake and Myanmar Cyclon sponsored by Student Circle, F.SA. Chinese Language Course by Chinese Students Introducing Korea in the General Study Hours (International Exchange) at Aomori Chuo High School. Participating in "Green-Forest Environment Fair in Spring".		May	Welcome Party for new students sponsored by Student Circle, F.S.A. Participating in "Global Talk - Taiwan Series".( invited as a lecture) Chinese Language Course by Chinese student. Discussion Session of Future Plan for 4th Year undergraduate students and 2nd Year Graduate student. Chinese Language Lesson for Foreign Language Course students of Aomori Minami High School by Chinese students. Participating in Afforestation Volunteer with Foreign Language Course students of Aomori Minami High School.
Jun.	Learning by Experience of Rice-Planting for supporting overseas in 2008. Participating in "Welcome G8 Eco Parade" Participating "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with local residents) Participating in planning and management of the Reception Project of Malaysian High School Students in "JENESYS(Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths ) Programme". Introducing Korean Food in the General Study Hours (International Exchange) at Aomori Chuo High School Pregraduation Guidance for Graduates in August Visiting "Shirakami" Montain Range sponsored by Cross-Cultural Exchange Club Participating in International Symposium on International Students.		Jun.	Taiwanese Language Course by Taiwanese Students Participating "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with local residents) Japanese Traditional Dance Lessons Introduction of Aisan countries in the General Study Hours(International Exchange) at Aomori Chuo High School Vietnamese Language Course by Vietnamese Students
Jul.	Discussion Session of Future Plan for 4th Year undergraduate students and 2nd Year Graduate Students. Vietnamese Language Course by Vietnamese Students Experience of Garlic Croping and Forestry sponsored by Supporting Project for Aomori Prefecture. The Establishment Ceremony of International Language Support Center Participating in General Study Hours "Let's learn about the World !" at Hiranai Municipal Kominato Junior High School as a lecture. International Summer Event 2008 International Exchange Summer Concert Scallop Fisheries and Tsugaru-Shamisen Experience sponsored by Aomori Prefecture Supporter Project Participating in the Summer Festival of Social Welfare Organization, Tairadate Welfare Facilities for Challenged "Kamome-En". All International Students Guidance Summer Evening Party for Dormitory Students		Jul.	Participating in the Kindergarten Construction Project in Vietnam as an interpreter. Presenting Asian countries with playing games peculiar to their countries in the General Study Hours (International Exchange) of Aomori Chuo High School. Exchange with Vietnamese High School Students as "JENESYS Programme” (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths). Chinese Language Lesson for Foreign Language Course students of Aomori Minami High School by Chinese students. All International Students’ Guidance and Bicycle Driving Lesson by Aomori Police Station. Participating in “Experiencing of Tsugaru Jamisen and Beach Seining” by Aomori Support Project. Participating in The 9 th Aomori Prefectural Japanese Boat Racing Competition.
Aug.	Participating in "Junior Global Training School in Aomori 2008" as a voluntary interpreter. Participating in guidance visitors from Dalian City, China, around city as a voluntary interpreter. Participating in Aomori"Nebuta Festival" Graduation Celemony and Party for Autumn Students Participating in Multiligualize Business in Tourist Information Project (Towada City) as an assistance interpreter. Aomori International Exchange Jamboree (Experience of Homestay at Farmhouses, Farmwork and Horseback Riding / an overnight-trip)		Aug.	Participating in “Junior Global Training School in Aomori 2009”as a volunteer staff. Participating in Summer English Immersion at Penobscot School, Rockland, Maine, USA. Participating in Aomori Nebuta Festival. Graduation Ceremony and Party for Autumn Students. Visiting The Historical Museum of Jomon period in Morita Village and Exchange with Senior Citizen Club while savoring Melon and Watermelon hosted by our Cross-Cultural Exchange Club. Participating in Aomori International Exchange Jamboree (Strolling Oirase Gorge/Boarding the pleasure boat/Seeing the Rice-Paddy Art in Inakadate Village).
Sep.	Conference and Exchange Event with Adjoining 4 Elementary Schools (Kanazawa, Kouda, Oono and Izumikawa) Participating in General Study Hours at Aomori Nishi Junior High School as a lecture Experience of Homestay at Farmhouses Experience Participating in General Study Hours, "Let's learn about the World !" at Hiranai Municipal Kominato Junior High School as a lecture Campus Festival (International Stalls by International Students). Japaneses Speech Contest sponsored by our International Exchange Center		Sep.	Participating in exchange business meeting “YOKOSO! JAPAN TOHOKU 2009, NORTH AREA COURSE” as an interpreter. Campus Festival (International Stalls, Performance of Nebuta Music, Asian Fashion Show, Japanese Traditional Dance) Japanese Speech Contest hosted by our International Exchange Center.
Oct.	Participation in the Festival of Mountain, River and Sea and Experience of Catching fishes. Thai Language Course by Thai Students English Conversation Event with Aomori Minami High School, Foreign Language Department. Exchenge Meeting with The Overseas Chinese Institute of Technology (Taichung, Taiwan) Exchange Meeting with The Hsiuping Institute of Technology (Taichung, Taiwan)		Oct.	Experiencing Agriculture and Homestay in Towada for Language Supporters. Participating in the project to organize rural visit in Aomori for Parents Association of Kaohsiung Municipal Yang-Ming Junior High School, Taiwan "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with Local Residence). Thai Language Course by Thai Students. Participating in the interview of giveaway magazine "J-LIFE"(PR activity of Aomori Prefecture). Participating in the project to organize rural visit in Aomori for the members of Overseas Chinese University, Taiwan. Participating in the project to organize rural visit in Aomori for Photograph Circle of China Steel Co., Ltd from Taiwan. Participating in the project to organize rural visit in Aomori for Aomori Green Tourism Experience Group from Bangkok, Thailand.
Nov.	The President of Foreign Trade University in Vietnam paid a visit to our University. Malaysian Language Course by Malaysian Student Participating "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with local residents) Experience of making Japanes noodles "Soba", and Visiting at Towada Art Center sponsored by Supporting Project for Aomori Prefecture. Discussion Session of Future Plan for 3rd Year Undergraduate Students and 1st Year Graduate Students (as for theLectures sponsored by Tohoku Reginal Office of Japan Student Sevices Organization and so on)		Nov.	Bowling Party for dormitory students. Participating in Apple picking by Aomori Support Project. Participating in Towada Eight Line Experiential Sightseeing as a monitor. Presenting Asian countries in English in the Global Understanding Seminar at the Department of Humanities of Aomori Nishi High School. Malaysian Language Course by Malaysian Students. Experiencing of Traditional Japanese dance”Kuroishi Yosare” by Aomori Support Project Participating in The 13th Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners hosted by AIVA. Participating in the Forum for Growing Beautiful Forests in Aomori Prefecture Potluck Party and Welcome Party for New Autumn Students hosted by FSA. Autumn New Students Guidance. ASOSA Session hosted by The Association of Supporting Organizations for Students from Abroad in Aomori.
Dec.	Korean Language Course by Korean Students Participating "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with local residents) Christmas Party sponsored by Student Circle, F.S.A.		Dec.	Participating in the training of an expert guide in foreign language hosted by Towada Employment Creation Promotion Council. Korean Language Course by Korean Students. The headmaster of Meisei Foreign Language School from Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China and his group paid a visit to our university. Preparation Project for Introduction of Local Revitalization, Culture and Arts. Participating in "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with Local Residence). Guidance of Future plan for 3rd Grade Undergraduate Students  and 1st Grade Graduate Students. Participating in a check of hands-on tourist route around East Area of Aomori. Christmas Party hosted by Students Circle, FSA.
Jan.	Pregraduation Guidance for Graduates in March. Completion Ceremony of Supporting Project for Aomori Prefecture. Activity Reporting Session and Party of International Language Support Center.		Jan.	Certificate presentation for supporters of Aomori support project. Activity Reporting Session and Party of the International Language Support Center at our university. Meeting of managers of green tourism business hosted by Association of the Promotion of attracting Asian Tourists. Participating in the project to organize rural visit in Aomori for Kaohsiung Municipal Yang-Ming Junior High School,Taiwan. The students of Kaohsiung Municipal Yang-Ming Junior High School paid a visit to our university.
Feb.	Participating "Gohan-Desuyo!"(Exchange Cooking Event with local residents) Reception Project of school trip from Taiwan, Yang Ming Junior High School in Kaohsiung City.		Feb.
Mar.	Participating in "Global Talk-Thai Series" (invited as a lecture) Goodbye Party for Dormitory Students Graduation Ceremony and Party for Spring Students Participating in Multicultural Symbiosis Discussion Meeting.		Mar.