KIT International Week 2021
※Click HERE for Japanese page
This year marks the 9th annual KIT International Week! We will be offering a variety of useful information and fun events for students interested in studying abroad and for international students currently studying at KIT.
We are planning to hold most of the events online, but on-site events will also be on offer at the venue where we have taken measures to prevent COVID-19 spread.
There is no need to pay a fee to attend, so join in on everything you can.
If you want to…
make friends with Japanese students and other international students,●
hear some info that will help you in the future,●
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Audience | Interest |
| Oct. 25 Mon | 12:05-12:50 | Study Abroad Information Session Let’s find out what we can do NOW to prepare for studying abroad in the near future! |
Webex | KIT Students ＆Staff |
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| Throughout the Week | Photo Contest: Submission due on Oct. 20th, and voting is Oct. 22nd – 28th. “Border Crossing” themed photo contest! |
Special Website、 PlazaKIT |
KIT Students ＆Staff |
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| Oct. 26 Tue | 12:05-12:50 | Study Abroad Cost Simulation & Consultation Find out about the costs of studying abroad, scholarships, and more from students who’ve been there! |
Webex | KIT Students |
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| 16:30-18:00 | 13th Career×English 【Lecture】 ～The Realities of Working Outside Japan: Kotoba (words) form bridges between people～ |
60th Anniversary Hall, 1F | KIT Students (Limited to the First 70 students) |
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| Oct. 27 Wed | 12:05-12:50 | Overseas Partner Universities Online Campus Tour Vol.1 We will tell you about exciting programs at Chiang Mai University (Thailand) and LAB University of Applied Sciences (Finland)! |
Webex | KIT Students |
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| 16:30-18:00 | Encountering Differences 【Panel Discussion】 ～Hear about the significance and value of studying abroad～ |
60th Anniversary Hall, 1F | KIT Students ＆Staff (Limited to the First 70 students) |
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| Oct. 28 Thu | 12:05-12:50 | Flip It Quiz Show! Enjoy this KIT version of a famous panel quiz show in Japan. Win and get a chance at a prize! |
Webex | KIT Students ＆Staff |
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| 16:30-18:00 | Making Good Use of Machine Translation【Seminar】 Google Translation & DeepL Translation ～From Practice to Precautions for use～ |
60th Anniversary Hall, 1F | KIT Students ＆Staff (Limited to the First 70 students) |
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| Oct. 29 Fri | 12:05-12:50 | Need advice on Kyoto life? Ask KIT students! Come talk with experienced international students and Japanese students about your concerns. |
Webex | KIT Students |
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| 16:30-17:30 | Photo Contest Award Ceremony It’s time to announce the President’s Awards (Japan category, Overseas category), the International Center Director’s Award, the Most Popular Award! |
PlazaKIT、 Webex |
KIT Students ＆Staff (Limited to the First 20 students) |
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| Throughout the Week | Used Book Takeaway – Multilingual Books The library’s used book take-away boxes will be at PlazaKIT. You can find books with international content and in many languages! |
PlazaKIT | KIT Students ＆Staff |
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| Throughout the Week | Special Exhibition ～Art Museum Around the World～ |
Library |
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| Throughout the Week | Lunch Around the World – Snacks Around the World |
KIT House |
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Program Details
Note: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, on-site events may be changed to online ones or cancelled depending on the situation. Information updates will be posted on this page.
Some events will have presentation materials and video recordings posted on Moodle.
(Only available for students, faculty and staff of the university. Available until Nov. 30.)
Monday, Oct. 25
Study Abroad Information Session (★For KIT Students)
Time : 12:05-12:50
How to Join : Register your email address HERE. The URL of online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: Japanese
KIT offers a variety of study abroad programs ranging from language-focused ones open to students from any major, to those that involve specific research laboratories and academic fields.
Although most of the study abroad programs have been cancelled due to COVID-19, we will provide information on what you can do NOW and how to consult the International Affairs office about studying abroad.
Photo Contest! (★For KIT students and staff)
We will be holding a photo contest on the theme of
“Border Crossing.”
Share your memories and the excitement of encountering different cultures through photography.
For more information, click the poster.
◆How to enter your Photo in the Contest
Access this from the URL below.
All students and faculty members of the university are welcome to apply!
WEB：https://www.smartcross.jp/kit_international2021/
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 20
◆Voting Period: Oct. 22-28 on the Web!
Vote for your favorite photo!
WEB：https://www.smartcross.jp/kit_international2021/
◆Award Announcement
The award ceremony will be held on Friday, October 29, from 4:30 p.m. at PlazaKIT.
How to join: The first 20 students to arrive can participate. Come directly to the venue.
In addition, the event goes online, too, so register your email address HERE.
The President’s Awards (Japan category, Overseas category), the International Center Director’s Award, the Most Popular Award will be decided!
Winners will receive Book cards* (up to 5000 yen) and very rare KIT promotion merchandise!
*Only students are eligible to receive the book card.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Study Abroad Cost Simulation & Consultation (★For KIT Students)
Time : 12:05-12:50
How to Join : Register your email address HERE. The URL of the online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: Japanese
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to study abroad?
The cost of studying abroad varies depending on the region and duration
of the program, but we will discuss some common examples during the event.
KIT has a variety of scholarship programs for studying abroad, and many of
our students have used these scholarships to study abroad.
This is your chance to directly ask about other study abroad issues. Get your answers straight from students who have studied abroad!
13th Career×English 【Lecture】 (★For KIT Students)
～ The Realities of Working Outside Japan:
Kotoba (words) form bridges between people～
Time : 16:30-18:00
Venue: 60th Anniversary Hall, 1F
How to join: The first 70 students to arrive can participate.
Come directly to the venue.
In addition, be sure to register your email address HERE, in case the event goes online due to the COVID-19 situation. The URL of the online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: Japanese
If you have always wanted to work internationally and want to hear what it’s like, from someone who has “been there,” this is a must-see!
Lecturers will talk about the realities of working outside Japan. “How do you overcome the language and cultural barriers? What language do you actually use while you are working? What should I do to prepare while I’m still in college?” Learning from the perspectives of people with first-hand company experience can change your “present.”
Lecturer:
Mr. Masafumi Nakano, Director, Nisshin Electric (Thailand) CO., LTD.
Mr. Yoshikuni Otsuka, Former Director, Nitto Seiko (Thailand) CO., LTD.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Overseas Partner Universities Online Campus Tour Vol.1 (★For KIT Students)
Time: 12:05-12:50
How to Join: Register your email address HERE. The URL of the online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: Japanese
KIT has more than 100 overseas partner universities, 77 of which have agreements that allow students to study abroad. (As of April 1, 2021)
Would you like to hear directly from experienced students who have studied at these partner universities or international students from these universities?
In this event, we will tell you about two universities, Chiang Mai University in Thailand and LAB University of Applied Sciences in Finland. Explanations will include information on the general campuses, class atmosphere, cafeterias, dormitories, etc. from students who have studied here and international students who came from these schools to this university!
Partner University Presenters
◆Chiang Mai University (Thailand)
Kyoto Institute of Technology and Chiang Mai University Joint Master’s Degree Program in Architecture
M2 Ms. Akimi Ono, Ms. Marumi Ono
◆LAB University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
Design M2 Ms. Hoppula Laura Katariina
This event is ongoing. Revisit it on next opportunity when we introduce other interesting KIT partner universities.
Chiang Mai University, LAB University of Applied Sciences
Encountering Differences【Panel Discussion】 (★For KIT Students & Staff)
～ The significance and value of studying abroad ～
Time: 16:30-18:00
Venue: 60th Anniversary Hall, 1F
How to join: The first 70 students to arrive can participate. Come directly to the venue.
In addition, register your email address HERE so that we can inform you in case the event is cancelled.
Language: Japanese
We will have professors who have conducted research overseas speak from various perspectives about their life and research overseas. Listen to their stories of hardship and success. Learn how valuable and relevant to your future, overseas experience can be. The talk will be quite in-depth and honest. Let’s hear what they really want to say.
Panelists: Design & Architecture, Assoc. Prof. Makoto Muramoto
Material Science, Assoc. Prof. Yumi Yoshida
Engineering Design, Prof. Masashi Yamakawa
Moderator: Arts and Sciences, Prof. Chie Fukada
Thursday, Oct.28
Flip It Quiz Show！ (★For KIT Students)
Time: 12:05-12:50（The end time may be delayed. If you have a class to attend, you are free to leave.）
How to Join: Register your email address HERE. The URL of online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: English/Japanese
This is an online quiz show in collaboration with members of KITICO, a student volunteer group that supports international students, and members of Mcafé, a group that promotes international interaction in the Global Commons（located on the first floor of the library）!
Let’s have fun and make friends!
Making Good Use of Machine Translation【Seminar】
(★For KIT Students & Staff)
Google Translation & DeepL Translation～From Practice to Precautions for use～
Time: 16:30-18:00
Venue: 60th Anniversary Hall, 1F
How to join: The first 70 students to arrive can participate. Come directly to the venue.
In addition, register your email address HERE, in case the event goes online due to the COVID-19 situation. The URL for the online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: Japanese
In recent years, machine translation has become more and more accurate, but it is still not always possible to get a correct translation by just leaving it to the machine. In this seminar, we will discuss how to make good use of machine translation, and whether it is better to use it from Japanese or English when using it for a language you are not familiar with. This time, we will try it with Thai.
This session will be useful for both Japanese and international students!
Session 1: Practice in English ? Japanese Translation
What can be translated and what can’t be translated?
Arts and Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Tomoko Takei
Information and Human Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Yukiko Nishizaki
Session 2: Translation from Japanese and from English
Which is more natural? A case study using the Thai language.
Arts and Sciences, Prof. Chie Fukada
Friday, Oct. 29
Need advice on Kyoto life? Ask KIT students! (★For KIT Students)
Time: 12:05-12:50
How to Join: Register your email address HERE. The URL of online meeting will be sent to you.
Language: English/Japanese
For international students who have just arrived in Japan, why don’t you feel free to ask experienced international students and Japanese students various questions?
“What do you enjoy doing on your days off? Where can I make Japanese friends? What do you do when you miss the taste of home?” You can talk to KITICO and Mcafé members about anything.
Come and enjoy the casual atmosphere!
Photo Contest Award Ceremony (★For KIT Students & Staff)
Time: 16:30-17:30
Venue: PlazaKIT
How to join:The first 20 students to arrive can participate. Come directly to the venue.
In addition, the event goes online, too, so register your email address HERE.
Language: Japanese/English
This is the award ceremony for the “Border Crossing” photo contest!
The President’s Awards (Japan category, Overseas category), the International Center Director’s Award, the Most Popular Award will be announced and the winners will receive Book cards* and very rare KIT promotion merchandise!
Not only those who submitted, but also those who voted, please come and join us!
*Only students are eligible to receive the book card.
Other Events
PlazaKIT
Used Book Takeaway – Multilingual Books
The library’s used book take-away boxes will be open at Plaza KIT.
You can find books with international content and in many languages!
Library
The library will be hosting a special “Art Museums of the World”exhibition.
KIT HOUSE
Lunches from around the world.
Sweets from around the world.