英語海外文化研修

Of course, studying abroad allows you to see the world and experience different cultures firsthand, but in addition to this, it allows you to get out of your comfort zone and learn more about yourself by overcoming difficult new situations and new environments. You can meet people from all over the world and make new friends while developing your language skills and knowledge through collaborations and projects. You will deepen your understanding of intercultural communication by building and maintaining relationships with instructors and other students in a new and exciting educational environment.

The University of Warwick’s English for Global Communication (EGC) Summer School gives you the chance to study for a month at one of the top universities in the world, located in the heart of England. The campus is located three miles to the southwest of Coventry City centre and is set in nearly 300 hectares of natural countryside, with lakes, woods and beautiful gardens where you can relax. There is easy access to the major city of Birmingham, and the beautiful historic towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth, and Royal Leamington Spa.

At the English for Global Communication (EGC) Summer School you will attend classes each day at the University of Warwick focused on developing English, intercultural skills and learning about British history and culture. The summer school is designed to develop skills for working in the connected world of today's global society. By joining the program, you will have the opportunity to meet students from other universities of different nationalities, experience academic and campus life at a world-class university, and enjoy a program of social events and cultural visits. You will stay in one of the on-campus residence halls. Accommodations include your own bedroom, shared bathroom and kitchen, and common spaces where you can socialize with other students.

Rikkyo students must attend all of the 3 pre-departure training sessions on Saturday afternoons in the Spring semester. These will be held on April, 27th, June, 22nd & July, 13th. In these training sessions, in addition to travel procedures, students will participate in simulations of local classes held in English, get to know other participants, and learn about life and customs in the UK.

The costs for this trip include all travel from Japan, accommodation, airport pickup, a bus pass to allow you to explore the local area, full registration as a Warwick student with access to campus facilities, including world-class sports facilities and Arts Centre, a welcome meal or BBQ, coach travel for all cultural visits and excursions, weekly sports and social events, an end-of-course Certificate of Attendance, and final day dinner. Please consider joining this programme to experience an important physical and psychological journey. It could change your mind and outlook, or even the course of your life, both during your time at Rikkyo University and afterwards.

Alison Hasegawa