Intercultural Communication Group

'What is a Intercultural Communication Group'

In this group, same members' i.e. International students and Japanese students meet once every week and talk about their cultural, cross- cultural experience and their daily thoughts in a very relaxed environment.

Through this Intercultural Communication Group...

• One can be friends with students from Japan and around the world!
• Can deepen the Intercultural understanding!
• Mutually sharing the hints for success of student and International student's life!
• Cultivation of self motivation and cultural motivation!

Voice of the Participants

• "It is a friendly atmosphere. Unlike lecture, I was able to actively participate without hesitation"
• " It was interesting to know about the cultural difference"
• "I was able to learn about the internal aspect as well as the general aspect of International students."
• "I feel, as if I have learned more about my own country than the other countries."
• "Progressing style of the group, i.e. with due respect to all was good. Could talk freely"
• "Learnt that there is a need to listen seriously and give respect to different views of others."
• "I liked the leisurely atmosphere of drinking tea and eating sweets."
• "Talked freely, could learn about so many countries, it's a place for making friends."

Events for Fall Semester 2025

• Intercultural Communication Group
This group offers a space for students from diverse cultural backgrounds to come together on a regular basis and share about culture, intercultural experiences, student life, and personal ideas in a relaxed, small-group atmosphere.



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Date & Time: October 29 - December 17, Wednesdays (7 sessions, except Nov. 26), 14:45-16:15
　 Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17
Venue: Room 206, International Center, Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya University
Languages: Mainly Japanese, with other languages also used. Students support each other through the conversations.
Who can join: Nagoya University students (domestic & international)

Capacity: 14 students. Registration is now open!
We look forward to your participation.