The 2nd TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program

Start
Saturday, June 29, 2013
End
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Location
Japan

Japan America Society of Southern California is accepting applications from high school students to participate in the 2nd TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program, a two-week people-to-people exchange and learning program in early summer 2013.

Hosted by the U.S.-Japan Council’s TOMODACHI (“Friendship”) Initiative and sponsored by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), which includes The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ and Union Bank, N.A., the exchange program offers a homestay experience with a Japanese family, visits to cities affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, as well as sightseeing and cultural visits to the cities of Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto.

The purpose of the exchange program is to enhance the students’ understanding of Japan, its people, language and culture, and to learn about disaster preparedness strategies. Airfare and program expenses in Japan are provided by the sponsors.

Program Period:

Saturday, June 29, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013

Deadline to Submit Application:

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Contents of the Program: (Subject to change)

People‐to‐people exchange with Japanese people through a home‐stay experience, visits to high schools and other cultural experiences
Learning about disaster preparedness and crisis management
Visits to Japanese institutions known for leading technology
Volunteer activities

Destinations: (Subject to change)

Tokyo, Miyagi, Hiroshima, Kobe and Kyoto in Japan

Eligibility:
Applicants must be:

A U.S. Citizen
Between 15 and 18 years old at the time of departure (June 30, 2013)
Enrolled in a high school in Los Angeles County, Orange County or San Diego County
In good physical and mental health
Willing to learn about the Japanese culture and interact and engage with the Japanese people
Be able to take part in the entire itinerary

Applicants must also:

Have not visited Japan for more than seven consecutive days within the past three years
Have the consent of a parent(s) or a guardian(s)
Not have plans to participate in any other program to study in or visit Japan prior to this program
Be a native speaker of English
Some Japanese language ability is preferred but not required

For program details, download the
Program Announcement and Press Release

Download Application Forms

Deadline to Submit Application: Sunday, March 31, 2013

Submit application forms to:
Tomodachi.MUFG@jas-socal.org

tel (310) 965-9050 fax (310) 965-9010 email info@jas-socal.org