[Event] Short-Term Study Abroad Program: Application for the University of Illinois Study Abroad Program 2025 is now open!

We are pleased to announce the start of the application process for the Summer Short-Term Study Program for Overseas Students "University of Illinois Study Program 2025".
The application deadline is Tuesday, May 20, at 5:00 p.m.

To apply: Please fill out the application form and send it to the following URL
https://forms.office.com/r/niHDkam15U

Online Information Session

Date and time: Monday, April 28, 12:00 -
Content: Detailed explanation of the program, Q&A session, etc.
URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87161008551
Free to attend, no application required

Program Outline

Program name	Know, Feel, and Move! Sustainable Future through "Agriculture, Towns, and People" Experienced in the U.S. University of Illinois, U.S.A. Training Program 2025
Dates	August 17 (Sun.) to August 29 (Fri.), 2025, arrival in Fukuoka (tentative)
Destination	Illinois, U.S.A.
Training Destination	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Program Content	This is an 11-day experiential global program to consider sustainability through "agriculture, towns, and people" in Illinois, the United States. In addition to university lectures and visits to research facilities, participants will visit farms, farmers' markets, food banks, and other facilities to experience food and agriculture rooted in the local community. Through cross-cultural team project activities and exchanges with local students, participants will take on the challenge of solving issues based on the SDGs. In addition, they will have a rare opportunity to participate in the Farm Progress Show, the largest agricultural trade show in North America, and see the forefront of AgriTech with their own eyes.
Eligibility	All undergraduate and graduate students of Kyushu University English proficiency: EIKEN level 2 or equivalent *International students are also eligible to apply.
Number of applicants	13 If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, participants will be selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their motivation, English proficiency, and other factors.
Number of credits	2 credits (Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Bioresource and Environmental Studies)
Expenses	Approximately 450,000 yen (including airfare, accommodation, ESTA, overseas travel insurance, etc.) *Other personal expenses (some meals, sightseeing, etc.) *Varies depending on the number of participants and rates.
Application deadline	Tuesday, May 20, 17:00 *If the number of applicants exceeds 20, we may stop accepting applications before the deadline.

Inquiries to

Assistant Professor BANG HYUNJUNG, Center for Promoting International Education and Research of Agriculture
Global Gateway Office, School of Agriculture, Miyazaki (Staff)
TEL：092-802-4702
Mail：agrgateway★agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Please change ★ to @ in the e-mail address.