Application Deadline – December 5th
Posted by: mlwjones on: November 27, 2008
The application deadline for the exchange is fast approaching! Please have all application materials submitted to Bonnie Grant (bonnie.grant@sheridanc.on.ca – Sheridan S402) by Friday, December 5, 2008 (we’re bumped the deadline to the end of the week to help those who’ve needed some extra time in a busy part of the year…)
Dates have been confirmed now as:
Japanese students and faculty to Canada: March 6 – 19, 2009
Canadian students and faculty to Japan: May 11 – 25, 2009
Osaka Food
Posted by: mlwjones on: November 19, 2008
A nice review of Osaka’s food options. Certainly looking forward to explore some of these. The okonomiyaki looks like a great snack.
Obama is Beautiful World
Posted by: mlwjones on: November 5, 2008
If you’re interested in seeing the town of Obama, Japan, the answer is: yes, we can. It’s about two hours outside of Osaka, easily accessible by train.
Looks like a nice place. A bit strange, but nice.
The culture of cute
Posted by: mlwjones on: November 1, 2008
Today’s Globe and Mail has an interesting travel article on kawaii – Japan’s “culture of cute”.
It is pervasive. The article mentions cartoon mascots for the Japanese armed forces. Here they are (images from the Ministry of Defense site and YouTube channel…)
See also the Japan Ministry of Defense page in Japanese and English. Clearly designed for two different target audiences.
Photos/Video from 2008
Posted by: mlwjones on: November 1, 2008
For more information on the trip, feel free to check out some of the media from last year’s trip by clicking “JX Media 2008” above.
Students from last year’s exchange are eager to share their experiences. As Rajati Bakshi (CCIT) noted, the exchange is…”a Surrealistic experience, when you can’t decipher what road you’re walking on or which restaurant you’re entering. Japan is really where Asia meets America and the product is something that’s out of this world. I would encourage anyone for whom its possible to attend this exchange as its definitely an eye-opener.”
With photos like this, I’m not surprised.
Canada/Japan Exchange Scholarship Opportunity: Nov 17 deadline
Posted by: mlwjones on: October 22, 2008
Part of the expense for the exchange may be offset via the Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship. The deadline is fast approaching: November 17.
N.B. The scholarship is for one month exchanges or longer – while the Japan exchange is only two weeks, it does involve two weeks of homestay on our end. I’m not sure if they count that – but it might be worth applying all the same arguing that it should. Your time hosting a OECU student will be as educational as visiting Japan in the end.
Sheridan students can learn more about this scholarship and retrieve the application here. The information is also appended below.
UTM students can access information about the same scholarship here.
Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship
Eligible Program: Open
Year: All
Award Amount: Between $1,250.00 – $2,500.00\
Deadline: November 17 / 08
Eligibility Criteria:
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada or Protected Persons
Students in good academic standing at Sheridan
Students must demonstrate financial need
Funding will be awarded to students for academic study, coop placement recognized by Sheridan as part of their academic study or coop placement for at least 1 month but less then 2 months in duration OR at least 2 months or more
Student is only eligible to recieve one O.I.E.O.S. award over the course of their academic career
Essay requirement: Typed 500 words “Explain what it means to you to have this opportunity to travel abroad while pursuing your academic career. Please address any challenges you have experienced during this endeavour and your future goals as they relate to this experience.”
Welcome to the Canada/Japan Exchange Trip Blog!
Posted by: mlwjones on: October 15, 2008
This blog is designed to provide information on the Canada/Japan Exchange Trip for 2009. Information will be updated as the year progresses.
Any questions or comments can be sent to Michael Jones (michael.jones5@sheridanc.on.ca).
