Korea University “Global Leadership Program 2023”

The Global Leadership Program, a short-term study abroad program of Korea University, one of the most prestigious private universities in South Korea, was held at Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus for about three weeks from January 29 to February 16, 2024, and 17 international students studied at our university.

In this program, Japanese language classes are thoroughly taught by faculty members of the Center for Japanese Language and Culture. There are many daily assignments, and every year many Korea University students have mastered the Japanese language and deepened their understanding of Japanese culture. And it's not just about the language. The program also includes various hands-on learning experiences that are only possible in Japan, such as a Zen meditation experience, and an aikido experience. One of the most attractive aspects of studying abroad is the chance to meet and interact with people. Many Doshisha students again participated in the program as supporters and study volunteers, assisting in classes, holding welcome and farewell parties, and making efforts to interact with the students on a daily basis. They helped the students with conversation practice and presentation preparation, and deepened their friendship with the international students by interacting with them as young people outside of the study program.

The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has announced a little change regarding the necessary document for applying to “Designated Activities” for graduate students. If you are a graduate student and considering to apply for the status of residence “Designated Activities” after graduation, please see the following information about the necessary document for the application.

Regarding the necessary document to apply for the status of residence “Designated Activities”

As written in the document below (Announcement of Application for the status of residence “Designated activities”), the “documents to prove that you have been continuously doing job-hunting” is one of the necessary documents you need to submit to the Immigration bureau.

However, if you are a graduate student and are unable to fully engage in job hunting while attending school because you need to concentrate on research activities, you can submit the “Statement of reasons” written by your mentoring professor. In that case, you do not need to submit the “documents to prove that you have been continuously doing job-hunting”.

Please read the web page from the Immigration Services Agency below for more details.

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First published on December 26, 2023

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On December 20th(Wed.), SIED event "Intercultural exchange through tea ceremony!” was held at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, Kyotanabe campus. A total of 8 people, including 7 international students and 1 local student, participated in this event.
With the cooperation of Omote-senke tea ceremony club “Seihokai” of Doshisha Women'sCollege of Liberal Arts, we enjoyed international exchange while experiencing the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
After observing a tea ceremony performance by Seihokai members, participants enjoyed tea sweets and tea, and finally had a chance to try their hand at making tea. For most participants, it was the first time to try tea ceremony.
Many of the participants showed great interest in the tea ceremony, taking videos of the tea ceremony and actively asking questions. During the tea ceremony experience, participants helped each other by teaching how to make tea after Seihokai members taught it. Toward the end of the event, participants and Seihokai members naturally began to talk and interact with each other through this tea ceremony.

We thank everyone who participated and Omote-senke tea ceremony club Seihokai of Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts for their cooperation!

SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events. We are looking forward to your participation.

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First published on December 18, 2023

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We held an event "Let's make a 'Christmas tree' with 'Temari'!" at International Community Lounge on December 13th(Wed.).
2 local students and 1 international student participated int this event.

At first, we had an icebreaker: introducing ourselves using the first letter of our names. After that, we started to make Temari Christmas tree.
During this event, we had a lot of fun talking about culture and language.
Participants chose yarn of their favorite color and made colorful temari (balls) in red, green, and other colors to complete their Christmas tree. Some of them were decorated with ribbons and beads.
The result is a wonderful work of art that will add a festive touch to Christmas.

SIED will continue to organize exciting events. Hope to see you soon in different events!

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First published on December 20, 2023

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On December 14th(Thu.), SIED event "Let's play "Nandemo basket"!” was held at the International Community Lounge! A total of 8 people, including 4 international students and 1 local student, participated in this event. We played Nandemo Basket which is a recreational game that is often played in Japan, mainly at schools, to deepen friendships in this event. This game is similar to the musical chairs game, so some participants were already familiar with the rules.
All participants formed a circle, and one person announced a topic. Those who fit the topic had to change seats, and the person left standing without a seat would then announce the next topic. This process was repeated. As the participants engaged in the game, they gradually became more comfortable with each other. Conversations flourished based on the given topics, allowing them to better understand each other. Additionally, the 30-minute lunch break served as a perfect time for the event, and it seemed like everyone enjoyed a pleasant time.

SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events. We are looking forward to your participation.

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First published on January 18, 2024

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On January, 10th (Wed.), SIED hosted an event, ”Let’s do mochi pounding!” at International Community Lounge on Imadegawa campus. Five international students and six local students, 11 students in total participated in this event!
During the event, participants enjoyed international exchange by pounding mochi together. Using a wooden pestle, we pounded mochi rice to create mochi, and participants collaborated to make delicious mochi. Additionally, participants kneaded mochi by hand and topped it with soybean flour, sweet red bean paste, and chunky sweet bean paste, creating their preferred flavors.
During the event, many participants communicated with each other talking about their countries of origin and hobbies, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed throughout the event.

After the event, we received many positive comments from participants saying that they would like to participate in ourevent again.

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience through our event. We will host many other intercultural events throughout the year, so don’t miss it! 

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First published on January 23, 2024

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On Friday, December 12th, we held SIED event "Let's make Japanese sweets!" at Tawaraya Yoshitomi, and a total of 18 students participated, including 12 international students and 6 local students.
At this event, everyone first introduced themselves and then moved to Tawaraya Yoshitomi to try their hand at making Japanese sweets. We made three types of traditional Kyoto sweets while learning how to make them and tips from a craftsman. After finishing making Japanese sweets, we learned about the history of Kyoto sweets and enjoyed matcha tea and sweets.
All the staff members were very happy to see that the participants were able to deepen their understanding of Japanese sweets, enjoy international exchange, and deepen their friendships through the event.

SIED will continue to hold international exchange events that everyone can enjoy! We look forward to your participation! 

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First published on January 15, 2024

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On Monday, December 18th, we held SIED event "Let’s make your own chopsticks rest!" at International Community Lounge on Imadegawa Campus, with the participation of a total of 10 students, including 5 international students and 5 local students. During this event, we began with everyone introducing themselves. Following that, as an icebreaker, participants were divided into groups to play a game involving picking up beans with chopsticks. After the icebreaker, each participant chose preferred parts such as flowers and poured resin into the mold for chopstick rests, creating their own original designs! All the chopstick rests created by the participants had unique and wonderful designs. Throughout the event, we could see the smiles of the participants as they crafted their chopstick rests. Even after the event concluded, participants continued to enjoy engaging in conversations. It was heartening for the staff to witness the deepening connections among the participants through the chopstick rest-making activity.

SIED will continue to organize international exchange events that everyone can enjoy! We look forward to your participation! 

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First published on December 20, 2023

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On Saturday, December 2nd, SIED held an event "Let's see the autumn leaves together!".
A total of 18 people participated on the day: 7 local students and 11 international students.
At Nanzenji Temple, we divided into groups and had time to enjoy the autumn leaves on our own.
Autumn leaves matched with the temple and were beautiful, so participants took many pictures.
Among the group, they had fun conversations and deepened their bonds.

Thank you everyone for participating!
SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events for everyone to enjoy.
We look forward to your participation.

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First published on December 26, 2023

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On December 21st(Thu.), SIED hosted an event, ”Let’s make a New Year’s card!” at International Community Lounge on Imadegawa campus.
1 international student and 2 local students, 3 students in total participated in this event! In this event, we made “Nengajo” by using brush pens or stamps. Most participants drew dragons which is 2024’s zodiac or put dragon stickers on them, so their Nengajo were colorful and beautiful. Every participant made their original Nengajo for someone that they love. Participants made it while talking, so they deepened a friendship!

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience through our event. We will host many other intercultural events throughout the year, so don’t miss it! 

In this web page, you can find the important information regarding the documents and the web forms you are required to submit upcoming academic year (2024).If you will continue to study in the academic year (2024), please be sure to read this webpage carefully and submit them by the deadline.

Status of Residence・Contact Information Notification Form (Mandatory for all students)

You have been granted "Student" status by the regional immigration services bureau as a qualification to study and research at Doshisha University. The university must report your residence card information and whereabouts to the Immigration Bureau by the designated date. Therefore, if you do not submit your residence card and contact information, there is a possibility that your residence visa will be adversely affected. To avoid a such situation, please be sure to submit them via the web form below by the deadline.

Eligible Applicants

International students who will continue to study in the academic year 2024 (Not applicable to students of the Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies and students who are taking a leave of absence)

Submission Deadline

By 5 p.m. JST. Friday, March 22, 2024

Submission Document

Submission Web Form

How to Submit 

Notice

Report Form Regarding Your Information During Taking a Leave of Absence (Mandatory for those who are taking a leave of absence)

If you are currently taking a leave of absence, please be sure to report your contact information, expected time of re-enrollment of Doshisha University and so on to the Office of International Students. Please make sure to submit the web form by the deadline.

Eligible Applicants

Students who are taking a leave of absence 

Submission Deadline

By 5 p.m. JST. Friday, March 22, 2024

Submission Web Form

Notice

Those who are currently taking a leave of absence are required to submit “Web Form Regarding Your Information During Taking a Leave of Absence” instead of submitting the “Residence Status / Contact Information Notification Web Form”.

Doshisha University Self-Financed International Student Scholarship Recommendation Request Form

If you are a self-financed regular international student and wish to be nominated for a scholarship requiring a university recommendation, you need to submit the “Scholarship Recommendation Request Form” via the web form.

Please note that if you fail to report the required information on your Status of Residence etc. via the “Status of Residence・Contact Information Notification Web Form” or "Report Form Regarding Your Information During Taking a Leave of Absence", your “Scholarship Recommendation Request Form” will be rejected.

Please be sure to check the document "【IMPORTANT】Regarding Submission of the “Doshisha University Self-Financed International Student Scholarship Recommendation Request Form” for more details.

Eligible Applicants

You must be at least one of the following in order to submit “Scholarship Recommendation Request Form”.

※ If you have been already awarded an outside scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year or are scheduled to receive an outside scholarship until your graduation, you are not eligible to be nominated, so submission of the “Request Form” is not required.

Submission Deadline

By 5 p.m JST. Friday, April 5, 2024

Submission Document

Submission Web Form

How to Submit 

Notice

Other Important Notice

Although you don't need to submit these documents, please be sure to read them carefully.