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International Relations

Summer School Report 2019 (Inbound)

Let us share some memorable moments of international students who attended 2019 Summer School. We hope more students become interested in Gifu and Japan through our unique programs introducing multifaceted aspects of Japanese culture and traditions to people from abroad. We would also like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere gratitude to all who kindly support the programs every summer.

2019 Summer School Report (Inbound)

June 26, 2019 Orientation/Opening Ceremony/Welcome Party
The 2019 Summer School started on June 26. Ten students came to Gifu University from four different countries. They are; three from Northern Kentucky University (U.S.), two from Mokpo National University (South Korea), two from Guangxi University (China), one from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (also China), and two from the National University of Malaysia (UKM, Malaysia). In the afternoon of June 26, students took part in orientation and a campus tour. They also attended the school's opening ceremony in the evening. At a welcome party, students enjoyed conversations with GU student monitors, international students already studying at the University.

June 27, 2019 Start of Japanese Language Class
Students attended the Japanese language classes from June 27 to July 23.

June 28, 2019 Bird Watching Workshop & Haiku Composition
Students joined a bird watching workshop held at Nagaragawa Fureai-no-Mori park (Gifu City). After spending some time observing birds in the forest, they introduced nature and birds indigenous to their home countries each other. They also challenged composing Japanese seventeen-syllable haiku poems in the park.

July 4, 2019 University Hospital Tour & Nursing Course English Workshop
After a tour of the University Hospital, students joined the English Workshop with the third-year nursing course students.

July 5, 2019 Excursion to Seki
Students enjoyed traditional sword making demonstration at Seki Hamono Museum (Seki City, Gifu Prefecture) and later joined a scissor-making workshop. Local volunteer people invited the students to a kimono-wearing workshop to develop their understanding of traditional Japanese cloths.

July 10, 2019 Nohgaku Workshop
With "watching, listening and experiencing" as key words, Nohgaku (Noh and Kyogen traditional performing arts) workshop was held on campus. Students first listened to explanations given by Mr. Madoka Mikata and Mr. Hiromichi Tamoi (both are main actors called "Shite" in Kanze School) about Noh, and Kyogen from Mr. Kodo Yamaguchi and Mr. Chuzaburo Shigeyama (Kyogen drama performers in Okura School). Later, students closely watched their professional Noh and Kyogen performances being unfolded on stage.

July 12 - 15, 2019, Gujo Program
With the strong support from the members of Gujo Hachiman International Friendship Association and the Gujo City Office staffers, students joined a number of cultural events and home stay programs in Gujo City, Gifu.

　【Gujo Program Itinerary】
　　July 12
　　　Morning: after arriving at Gujo City, students visited Hachiman Elementary School
　　　Afternoon: dressed up in yukata (summer kimono), practiced Gujo Bon Dancing,
　　　　　　　　　took part in kendo training with the Gujo Senior High School Kendo Club
　　　　　　members,met host families, attended a welcome party and stayed at host family's homes.
　　July 13
　　　Morning: practiced Japanese calligraphy and attended a tea ceremony
　　　Afternoon: stayed at host family's homes
　　July 14
　　　Full Day: spent time with host families
　　July 15
　　　Morning: reviewed Gujo Program, took photos with host families, etc.
　　　Afternoon: arrived at Gifu University

July 17 Tour to University Farm & Soft-Serve Ice Cream Making
Students visited the university farm and made soft-serve ice creams with milk from the cattle being raised at the farm. While they were waiting for ice creams ready, the farm's director explained the structure, roles and activities of the food-processing building within the farm. The students also strolled around vegetable fields, an orchard and spent some time brushing cows at a cow house.

July 24　Presentation/Closing Ceremony/Farewell Party
On the final day of the school, every student gave a speech on their most memorable things or events happened during their stay in Gifu and Japan. Students who attended the classes (80% or more in attendance rate) were handed out a certificate of completion, At a farewell party, students who were chosen to represent their home countries made a speech in Japanese on their impressions about the summer school before President Hisakata Moriwaki, university professors, student monitors, etc.