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Small World Coffee Hour
What is a Small World Coffee hour?
This small world coffee hour is organized once every month, with the intention of increasing opportunities for multi-cultural exchange within the campus. It is place for inter-cultural interaction, where international students and Japanese students with different backgrounds meet and talk about their daily life and cultural differences in a very relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy coffee or tea and a game (networking game), which can enhance cultural exchange or friendship. Please do participate in this, as this is an opportunity for making friends with people across the countries, from undergraduate level, graduate levels etc. It is a chance for enhancing your international existence.
Voice of the Participants
- "I was able to listen to various interesting and overseas talk"
- " It was good, I was able to talk with everybody freely"
- " It was interesting to learn about foreign countries"
- " I could have the real experience of listening to an International student"
- "I was able to talk to students from various age groups and scholastic years"
- "Through this coffee hour my circle in the university has widen".
Scheduled programs
Fall Semester 2023-
Japanese calligraphy and make a New Year’s greeting card
Date: Thursday, 21st, December, 2023
Time: 16:30-18:30
Location: International Building (Global Engagement Center) 1F Lounge
For: NU students and staff, NU High School students are welcome!
*No sign up required.
For more details: click here
- UN Cafe Workshop If you were to open a cafe at the UN, what kind of menu would you like to create? Why don't you become a delegation from a country or region and think about it in a Model UN format?
Date & Time: Saturday, 16th December, 2023, 14:00-16:00
Venue: CALE Forum, International Center, Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya Univ.
Eligibility: Nagoya University students, Nagoya Univ. Affiliated Upper Secondary School students, & members of the Nagoya Branch of Japan Model United Nations
For more details: click here
Capacity:30
Please sign up from here (We will close application as soon as we reach capacity)
- Small World Coffee Hour Moon viewing walk
Date: Thursday, Nobember 23, 2023, 16:30-19:00
Meeting Point: International Building (Global Engagement Center) 1F Lounge, Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya University
For: Nagoya University students
No resistration needed
For more details: click here
- Presentation Hour 19th August/5th/Sat. 14:00-16:30
Presentation Hour -20 Seconds of Inspiration-
Come and listen to NU students talk about their experiences and interests while enjoying coffee and snacks!
Location:lnternational Building (Global Engagement Center) 1F Lounge
*The presentations will be in English or Japanese. MC will support summarizing in both languages.
For more details: click here
Register here: Application Form
- Small World Coffee Hour Date & time:
Friday, July 14, 16:30-18:30
Friday, July 28, 16:30-18:30
Small World Coffee Hour is a monthly international exchange event, during the semester, where international students and Japanese students can meet in a relaxed atmosphere and casually discuss topics related to culture and student life.
In July Coffee Hour, you can speak with people from different countries in a relaxed atmosphere and even play some board games!
Reservation is not required. We look forward to your participation.
Place: Nagoya University, Higashiyama Campus International Center 1F Lounge Intended for: Nagoya University and Gifu University students
Language: English, Japanese and more
What to bring: Drinks (there will be sweets)
Contents: Introduction, Conversation, Board games and more!
For more details: click here
- Small World Coffee Hour "Experience Japanese Culture"
In June, we will make Japanese art of paper folding origami, traditional Japanese fan uchiwa, and play with Japanese playing cards karuta, traditional Japanese toys koma, and kendama!
We look forward to your application.
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11:00-13:00
Language:English & Japanese
Place: 1F, International Center Lounge, Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya University
For: Nagoya University & Gifu University students
Capacity: 30 students
Reservation required
For more details: click here
Please sign up from here
Application will be closed as soon as the number of participants reaches the limit.
- Small World Coffee Hour This time, we have an off-campus event, "Let's go together to the Higashiyama Zoo!"
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023, 13:00-17:00
Language:English & Japanese
Meeting place: In front of the main gate of Higashiyama Zoo (in case of rain, we will consider another activity)
Capacity: 20 participants
Fee: Zoo entry (500 yen)
Reservation required
For more details: click here
Please sign up from here
Application will be closed as soon as the number of participants reaches the limit.
Date and venue is displayed on bulletin boards of each department. Your participation will be appreciated. Please keep a check on the bulletin boards.
Would you like to be our Small World Coffee Hour Staff?
Every semester, the Global Engagement Center Support Team accepts application from Japanese and international students who would like to plan and conduct this Coffee Hour together. Please contact us if you are interested in working as a student staff.
Voice of the staff
- Enjoy meeting many people at the coffee hour!
- You will also grow upon meeting an awesome personality!
- It is not difficult managing this with any other task!
- This is for those who would like to unfold their possibilities!
- We feel delighted every time!
Inquiries regarding Small World Coffee Hour
Global Engagement Center Support Team, Nagoya University
Telephone : 052-788-6117 email: isa@iee.nagoya-u.ac.jp
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