OTHER ACTIVITIES
Field Trips
Each year there are program- sponsored field trips which allow students to visit several sites in western Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.In recent years, some of the field trips have taken students to visit important historical sites -- Ise, the most sacred Shinto shrine and Koya-san, one of Japanese most important Buddhist sites, Hiroshima -- and to Japanese universities on Shikoku or Kyushu where Japanese students have hosted a weekend of more contemporary activities.
Clubs
Konan University has over 100 student clubs and activity groups. Students are encouraged to participate in one or several of the many athletic, music, special interest or social clubs at Konan University if possible. These activities provide an excellent way to further develop communications skills in Japanese and to participate in the flow of Japanese life.
Interships
Internship opportunity is provided at respected Japanese companies by Konan. Students will be able to observe at first hand Japanese ways of doing business, corporate philosophy and the team spirits of Japanese workers. This is a beneficial and rewarding experience for those who are preparing for a career involving contact with the Japanese business world. The companies will be Sheraton Hotel, Merrill Lynch Securities, Ishikawa Accounting Office, Nippon Travel Agency, the Minato Bank, The Kobe Shimbun (newspaper), Takeda Pharmaceuticals, etc¡¦.Joint Seminar: More Interaction with Japanese Students
Until recently, students who were not able to speak Japanese fluently had little opportunity to take classes together with Japanese students. But the Joint Seminar which started is providing YIJ students with more opportunity to interact with Japanese students. Interesting topics offered in the Seminar also promote discussions and their understanding of Japanese culture.Konan Brother & Sister Program
This program has been established to introduce YIJ students to Konan students prior to arrival in Japan. After submitting brief introductions, students receive e-mails from Japanese students who have similar interests, and start exchanging e-mails before leaving for Japan. The Konan students will help them get accustomed to Japan more quickly. We hope they also develop their friendship during their stay in Japan and beyond.Learning Chinese/Korean/German and French at Konan with Japanese students
Do you want to add one more language skill to your resume? Do you want to learn Chinese, Korean, French and German language while improving your Japanese at Konan? You can learn Chinese, Korean, French and German languages taught in Japanese at Konan with Japanese students. This would be a great opportunity for students hoping to learn one more foreign language as well as seeking more interaction with Japanese students.
The academic calendar also includes several breaks that can be used for personal travel.