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This multidisciplinary program to Japan will be run in partnership with the Faculty of Social Welfare, Nihon Fukushi University (NFU).
Subsidised through New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant funding, this 16 day program will take you the Chita District of Japan where you will interact with local university staff and students, as well as visit community and government organisations to develop an understanding of social work and welfare practice in Japan, with particular emphasis on disaster practice.
You will also broaden your cultural understanding by visiting local sites, undertaking cultural activities, meeting with locals and exploring the area.
The self ticketing nature will allow you to undertake personal travel before or after the program to explore this amazing country at your leisure.
Led by: School of Social Work and Arts
Cost: 5500
For further details see the financial information tab.
Dates: 2 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
Places: 10-12
This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.
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This program is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education and the School of Social Work and Arts.
You should also hold a current passport that is valid for 6 months past the program completion date. Students who need to renew or obtain a passport will have to do so immediately on notification that the program is proceeding and should apply for an expedited passport
Students may be eligible to receive academic recognition upon successful completion of the program. This should be through either:
This will require enrolment in, payment of and successful completion of relevant subject. As well as participate in the programs, students will also have to enrol in a Charles Sturt University subject to compliment the trip. Successful students will be advised as to which specific subject they need to take if they wish to accept their offer. The subject will be undertaken in conjunction with the trip, but run for the whole session as per other university subjects. You will still need to pay the respective subject fee (which may be deferred to HECS if that is your normal practice). The content of the subject will be linked to what you cover on the program.
5500
Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.
The advertised program cost of $5500.00 is be based on the provision of financial subsidies from the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan. Eligibility is restricted to Australian Citizens enrolled in a Charles Sturt University undergraduate degree and receiving academic recognition at the time of participating in the program. These subsidies are limited in number and are not paid directly to students but have already been deducted from the program costs.
$1000 non-refundable deposit due: Within two weeks of notification of successful application
A pre-departure session will be mandatory for all students attending this program. Pre-departure information will be made available to successful applicants approximately 5 weeks prior to departure.
Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.
Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:
Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au