SSIP2024
SWU Summer
InternationalProgram

Application Deadline
March 6th, 2024

Two Concentrated Courses

Why SSIP?
SSIP offers:
Special summer program in English forinternational students.
Unique lectures and activities to learn various
aspects of Japanese traditional andcontemporary culture and society.
Opportunity to study in a Japanese university
with Japanese students and otherinternational students from across the globe.
Chances to interact and make friends withJapanese students.
Experience the exciting, vibrant Tokyo lifestyleat our campus located in the heart of Tokyo.

Progarm Dates and Requirements
Tuesday, June 18 - Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Check-in day: June 17 / Check-out day: July 4

In order to apply to SSIP 2024, you must be:1) a female undergraduate or graduate student currently
enrolled in one of SWU’s partner institutions.
2) nominated by your home institution by February 20th.
3) fluent in English to participate and engage in lectures andgroup work.

Japan Studies
1 SWU Credit(15 hours: Lecture)

Omnibus-style course consistsof lectures and activities tolearn about various aspects ofJapanese culture and society.

Cross-Cultural Workshop
2 SWU Credits(22.5 hours: Workshops andPresentaion)
Collaborative learning projectwith Japanese students in aninteractive workshop.

Fees
200,000JPY<Fee Breakdown>➡ 90,000JPY ONLY

Registration (20,000JPY), Accommodation (70,000 JPY)
*Program Fee (100,000 JPY) is waived!

*For some partner universities, additional fee waiver is available.
Contact your home university for details.

<Fees NOT Included>

Travel expenses to/from Japan, transportation fee to/fromthe airport, food expenses (some meals are included in theprogram), travel and medical insurance, transportation fee
outside the program, and other personal expenses.
e.x.) food expense - approx. 1,500yen /daylimousine bus fee to/from the airport - approx. 3,200yen /way

Center for International Exchange ssipstaff@swu.ac.jp

Sample Schedule

Course Details
Japan Studies

Cross-Cultural Workshop"Japan Studies" is an omnibus-style course which
covers various areas of Japanese culture and society,both traditional and contemporary. The course isdesigned for students to learn about Japan throughlectures on different topics and also to engage inactivities and site visits to experience Japaneseculture.

"Cross-Cultural Workshop" aims to improve students'cross-cultural understanding and interculturalcommunication skills through collaborative projectwith Japanese students. It provides an opportunity
to work with Japanese students as well as otherstudents with diverse backgrounds. Based on aspecific theme, students will exchange ideas, engage
in collaborative research and discussions, and givea presentation.

1. Class Hours: 90 mins × 8 sessions
2. Topics (subject to change)

Japanese Culture (Traditional / Pop Culture), Design, Japanese
Food Culture, Business in Japan, Kabuki, Film, Obento, Women inJapan, etc.

3. Activities (subject to change)

Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Asakusa Visit, Ghibli Museum Visit,Kabuki Viewing, etc.

1. Class Hours: 90 mins × 15 sessions
2. Workshop Contents:

Ice-breaking intercultural activities, team building activity, group
discussions, data collection and analysis, three-night CCW camp,presentation preparation, final presentation, etc.

Voices from Past Participants
SSIP was the most wonderful experience I ever hadin Japan. I learned a lot about Japanese culture inthis program. Looking back, it reminds me of goodmemories spent with my new friends and theinterns. If I could turn back time I would stillparticipate in this program.

Thammasat University, Thailand

Thinking about my time in Japan with SSIP makes my eyes
crinkle up and the corners of my mouth turn up in an
uncontrollable smile. I am so grateful that I stepped out of
my comfort zone and took a chance on something that has
gifted me so many beautiful memories, friendships, andperspectives. I am beyond excited for future participants
and cannot wait for them to be in aweof their experience with the country
and its beauty just as I was!
Endicott College, USA

About SWU
Showa Women’s University in Tokyo, Japan, was founded by the renowned poet and literary
critic, Enkichi Hitomi, and his wife, Midori, in 1920 shortly after the First World War. Since
the founding, its mission has been to educate women to become self-reliant and to take asignificant role in society under the motto “Be a Light to the World.” Its campus is locatedin the center of Tokyo 5 minute from Shibuya, easily accessible to various tourist spots
and other interesting sites.

This program is ONLY open to SWU partner institutions.

Please contact study abroad office at your home university about the application process.

Showa Women’s University, Center for International Exchange (CIE)
1-7-57 Taishido Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533+81 3 3411-5249
ssipstaff@swu.ac.jp

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