Mukogawa Women’s University Study in Japan Program 2024
Advisor / Faculty Recommendation

Applicant’s Name

The above student has applied for the Study in Japan 2024, Japanese Culture Studies Program sponsored andorganized by Mukogawa Women’s University.
Mukogawa Women’s University in Nishinomiya, Japan will hold an intensive Japanese Culture Studies Programfor college and university women students.
The program basics are as follows:

Seven female full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are eager to learn Japanese language andculture and willing to participate fully in the program curriculum will be invited to participate in this intensiveprogram.

While participants who have had some studies of Japanese history, culture or language are encouraged toapply: All participants should have a minimum ability of writing Hiragana, Katakana and simple sentences.
All other course are conducted in English. Therefore, a good understanding og English is required toparticipate in the SIJ program. In addition attendance at all classes, lectures, workshops, field trips,exchanges and trip activities is required.

Participants will stay in the dormitory near the university and eat on their own. During the first weekend all
students will experience a home stay with MWU students and their family.

The participants will travel to Nara in addition to attending several cultural presentations, demonstrations
and other off-campus field trips.

Of utmost importance are the following personal cross-cultural qualities of the student applicants:
adaptability, flexibility, concern for others, open-mindedness, responsibility and maturity.

Each institution will make its own decision for granting credits and grades for participants. Mukogawa
Women’s University will issue a certificate of completion.

You have been designated by the applicant to provide one of two required recommendations, one from anadvisor/faculty of the student’s department and one from someone else who knows the student academically.
Your confidential report of this student’s academic background and preparation for study abroad will help us
determine the student’s suitability for this program. The student’s application will not be considered complete
until we receive both recommendations. Recommendation letters are due on or before March 22, 2024
Thank you for your cooperation. If you would like to discuss this recommendation or have any questions, pleasecontact us.

Mukogawa Women’s University International Center
6-46, Ikebiraki-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8558, Japan
TEL: +81-798-45-3523 FAX: +81-798-45-3562
E-mail: kok12@mwu.jp

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Mukogawa Women’s University Study in Japan Program 2024
Advisor / Faculty Recommendation Form
Applicant’s NameHome Institution
1)

The length of time I have known the applicant is:2)

Record of Behavior and Personality:
Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Outstanding

Motivation to study abroad
Ability to relate to peers
Ability to communicate with people who are
diverse from her background
Adaptability to unfamiliar living conditions
Ability to use good common sense
Flexibility
Concern for others
Open-mindedness
Responsibility & Maturity
Sense of Humor

3)

What are this student’s two best personal strengths in regard to her ability to successfully live and study inJapan for three weeks?
・・4)

Are there any special considerations of which we should be aware?

5)

If you were the director of this program, would you invite this student to participate in the Study in Japan
program and why?

6)

Overall, this student is □Highly recommended. □Recommended with reservation. □Not recommended.

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Date2*Please return this form as soon as possible to the student in a sealed envelope

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