Orientation Class 2 – Japanese cuisine night

The second orientation class of the 2011 Study Abroad Program is scheduled on Wednesday 3/9 in The Tuscola Rooms in the White Building. Two guest speakers from Japan’s Shiga Prefecture Government and Japan Center for Michigan Universities are invited to come talk about Japanese culture (and food!) – this is a free event but you need to register through Professor Peng (if you are 2011 study abroad program participants) or Asinda from the UM-Flint International Office (everybody else). Come enjoy the delicious food as well as a great presentation!

University visit confirmed: Asia University

We just received an invitation to visit Asia University located in Taichung, Taiwan during the program’s visit to Taiwan. The College of Management at Asia University just signed a collaboration agreement with the School of Management at the University of Michigan – Flint. Our visit will serve as a goodwill visit that can contribute to this international friendship. Asia University is one of the newest private higher education institution in Taiwan and has an ambition to be a top university in the country. Located in the third largest city in Taiwan, AU has a beautiful campus with approximately 12,000 students. Visit AU’s web site for more information: http://www.asia.edu.tw/Main_pages/English_Pages/index_English.htm

Orientation Class 1 – Movie night

I just want to remind you of the first orientation class to be held on 2/23. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. It is very important for you to do your best NOT to miss any orientation class/activities. We put a lot of efforts into these planning and they definitely will help you “orient” your upcoming, exciting trip to Japan and Taiwan!

Event: 2011 Japan/Taiwan Study Abroad Program Orientation Class 1 by Professor Jacob Peng: Movie Night

Date/Time: Wednesday February 23 @ 6:30 PM

Place: WSW 3159

We will be watching a movie: Cape No. 7 (English subtitle available) + after-the-movie presentation and Q&A. Pizzas and soft drinks will be prepared (courtesy of the International Center!) So come enjoy the food and a great movie! If you have an evening class, come right after your class!

Study abroad video – participant experience

Read about the program story featured in the Business Bridges Magazine

In the current issue of the “Business Bridges” magazine student shared their experiences when they traveled to Japan and Taiwan when they participated in the 2009 study abroad in Japan and Taiwan program. Read about the article here:

SOM takes on the world

Host in Taiwan confirmed

We just confirmed that Tamkang University (TKU) will be the program’s host when we spend our week in Taiwan. Located in a beautiful harbor town of Tamsui, TKU offers many exciting events as well as tourist attractions around campus. I am very excited that we are able to participate in activities at TKU campus again in 2011! For more information about host institutions of our program please click “Host” tab above.

Accepting applications now …

The 2011 Study Abroad in Japan and Taiwan Program is now accepting applications! Please secure your spot in the program as soon as possible if you are interested….Remember, generous scholarships are available! Depends on what your home institution is you can apply for the program as an UM-Flint student (full-time student at UM-Flint), UM-Flint guest student (for non-UM-Flint students) or through JCMU (for all Michigan public universities students). You can read about the program brochure by clicking the brochure picture on the left.

Study abroad fair at UM-Flint

We had a successful study abroad fair at UM-Flint this afternoon! Thanks for stopping by our table for more information. If you signed our interest sheet we will for sure send you more information! In the mean time please browse our web site and email us with any questions you might have! We look forward to receiving many applications from you!

UM-Flint study abroad fair

We would present our program in the UM-Flint Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday 10/5 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Come to the second floor of the University Center to see us!