AY 2022 Yonsei-Fudan-Rikkyo-Keio Leadership Forum ※Cancelled

Updated: February 28, 2022

※Due to the spread of COVID-19, AY 2022 Yonsei-Fudan-Rikkyo-Keio Leadership Forum is cancelled.

AY 2022 Yonsei-Fudan-Rikkyo-Keio Leadership Forum

The Yonsei-Fudan-Rikkyo-Keio Leadership Forum, sparked by the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, was held jointly by Yonsei University, Rikkyo University, and Keio University for the first four years. With Fudan University in China joining in 2006, the program has become a valuable opportunity for students from East Asia to get together and exchange ideas on important political, economic, social, and cultural issues.

During this student-led residential program, students from Korea, China, and Japan live together to deepen mutual understanding, and explore ways to exercise leadership while building cooperative relationships. Around 15 students from each country, with a total of 45–50 students, live, eat, and sleep communally, attend lectures on issues that are common to their countries, and engage in discussions, group work, and presentations. There are also plenty of cultural exchange events.

English is the spoken language, and the host university pays for the expenses for food and accommodation. The location is rotated every year among the three countries and four universities.
Fudan University in Shanghai, China will be the host in the 2022 academic year.

 

①AY 2022 Guidance

Students wishing to participate in the program are advised to attend the guidance session conducted in Japanese. Attendance is not a requirement for applying to the program. Students can attend any of the sessions given below. An explanation of the program will be included in the guidance for summer short-term study abroad programs. 

         We will prepare an on-demand session for AY 2022 Short Term Programs

②Application and Selection Schedule

Online Registration:    10:00 am April 4 (Mon.)–3:00 pm April 12 (Tues.)

Submission of Applications:    April 11 (Mon.) and April 12 (Tues.)

< Where to Submit Applications to and Office Hours >
International Exchange Services Group (Mita) 8:45am–4:45pm
Hiyoshi Office of Student Services (International) 8:45am–4:45pm
Yagami Office of Student Services (International) 8:45am–4:45pm
Shinanomachi Office of Student Services 8:45am–4:45pm
SFC Office, SFC Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care Office 9:15am–4:50pm
Shiba-Kyoritsu Office of Student Services  8:45–11:20am, 12:20–4:45pm

First Screening Results: April 25 (Mon.)

Second Screening (Interview): May 6 (Fri.) 6:00–9:00pm (Mita Campus)

Final Results: May 10 (Tues.)

③Eligibility Criteria

● Must be proficient in English (as the common language is English, students need to be especially competent in listening and speaking)
● Must be interested in and have basic knowledge about Korea and China
● Must be a good team player and participate in the program with enthusiasm
● Must be able to participate in all the pre-program events, including the orientation and pre-meeting

※ There are no restrictions on the nationality of the students.
※ Past participants may apply again, but first-time participants may be prioritized if there are many applicants.
※ There are no restrictions on the year of the students, however, undergarduate students may be prioritized if there are many applicants.

④Number of Participants

8 students (there will also be 8 from Rikkyo University, 15 from Yonsei University, and 15 from Fudan University)

⑤Program Period

Early August, 2022

⑥Rough Schedule (Tentative)

Group activities with members from all three countries and lectures and discussions on various themes are planned.

Day 1          Arrival of participants in the afternoon and welcome party in the late afternoon
Day 2 & 3   Lectures in the morning, discussions in the afternoon, dinner and sightseeing in the evening
Day 4          Daytrip for sightseeing / fieldwork
Day 5          Lectures in the morning, discussions in the afternoon, and farewell party  in the evening
Day 6          Departure

⑦Location of Forum, Accommodation Facility and Travel Type

Forum: Fudan University (Shanghai, China)

Accommodation: Dormitory or hotel arranged by Fudan University

⑧Orientation and Pre-meeting

●Orientation: TBD  @Global Lounge (South School Building 1F, Mita Campus)
※ The participation for the orientation is mandatory. If you have classes at the scheduled time above, please contact us in advance.

●Pre-meeting for successful applicants will be held 2-3 times between Mid-May to Mid-July

⑨Fee

   The fees for training, food, and accommodation is basically free (paid by Fudan University, which is the host institution). Participants are required to pay personal expenses such as food, beverages, and shopping.

⑩Credits

   This program is not credit-bearing.

⑪How to Apply

   For how to apply, see here

Related Links

Yonsei University  Fudan University  Rikkyo University

Inquiries

International Exchange Services Group, Office of Student Services

03-5427-1613
ic-student@adst.keio.ac.jp