[Winter Program] University of Seoul International Winter School (February 5-20, 2025)

University of Seoul (“UOS”), South Korea, is a partner institution of Saint Mary’s University. UOS is delighted to invite Saint Mary’s students to participate in the Seoul International Winter school which will take place in February 2025. This two-week program offers international students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Korean culture and explore various aspects of Korean society.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

■ Dates: February 5–20, 2025

■ Special Lectures on Korea: Eight lectures covering topics such as K-Pop, K-Drama & Movies, K-Cafes, Food & Drink Culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Korea, K-Business, and the Korean economy.

■ Korean Language Classes: Intensive Korean language courses.

■ Cultural Activities: Field trips, welcome and farewell parties, "Design Your Own Seoul" activities, and interaction with Korean peer advocates.

For further information please refer to the website here.

Program Fees:

• Tuition and Registration fees of 1,500,000 KRW (approx. CAD$1500) is payable at UOS.

• Field trips and housing fees are covered by UOS.

• Not included in the fees above are meals, airfare, insurance, transportation in South Korea, daily expenses, and $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee.

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit here) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

If academic credits are earned, students are not assessed SMU tuition for the approved transfer credit hours.

Alternatively, if not transferring credits, the student may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).

Immigration:

Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a short-term visa before entering South Korea, while visas are waived for others. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal here.

Number of SMU students accepted:

2

Questions and how to apply:

Interested students should email the Global Learning Office at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.

[Winter Program] NEOMA Business School Winter Programme (January 6-17, 2025)

NEOMA Business School is offering a Winter Program titled “Sport Federations and Major Events Management Programme” in January 2025.

Over the past decade, France has hosted 13 world championships and 13 European championships, including UEFA EURO 2016, the 2018 Ryder Cup, and the 2023 Rugby World Cup. This success continues with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the first Summer Games in France in a century, widely celebrated for their organization, popularity, and sporting achievements.

With major sporting partners, NEOMA Business School has created the Winter Sport Federations and Major Events Management programme, giving participants a solid insight into the French success story of major sports event through courses taught in Paris campus (conferences with sport Federations and leading actors in major international events).

Why take part in this Winter programme?

• Get an insight into the French success story of event management.

• Expand your understanding and knowledge base of Sports management.

• Learn from the best in major sports management in France through guest speakers in conferences.

• Enjoy a unique French experience among an international network of students and professionals.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• DATES: January 6th to January 17th, 2025

• The programme will take place in Paris, France

• FORMAT: Full-time, with mandatory social events organised as extra curricular activities

• LANGUAGE OF STUDIES: English

• TOTAL NUMBER OF ECTS: 9 (roughly equivalent to 3cr at SMU)

• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of at least one year of undergraduate level business classes.

A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.

Program website

https://neoma-bs.com/programmes/sport-federations-and-major-events-management-winter-programme/

FEES

• PROGRAM FEES: €1,800 (including activities, welcome and closing dinner / excluding lunch, lodging and flight cost).

• TUITION: SMU tuition for the number of approved transfer credit hours.

• Other costs: Not included in this fee are meals, airfare, insurance, transportation in France, daily expenses, and $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee.

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit here) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

If academic credits are earned, students are assessed SMU tuition for the approved transfer credit hours.

Alternatively, if not transferring credits, the student may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).

Immigration:

Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a Schengen visa before entering France, while visas are waived for others. Normally, Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the websites of the Government of France here and VFS Global here.

Number of SMU students accepted:

2

Questions and how to apply:

Interested students should email the Global Learning Office at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.

[Winter Program] Sapporo University (“SU”) Winter Program (February 12-22, 2025)

Sapporo University is offering a Winter Program in February 2025. Have a unique winter experience through learning Japanese language and culture in Sapporo City, the heart of Hokkaido, Japan!

The program welcomes students from Sapporo University’s partner schools around the world! The program will run with 12-20 participants (if fewer than 12 students apply, the program will be cancelled).

Duration

12-22 February 2025 (11days)

Program (Japanese) Level

This program is open to students who can read and write Hiragana and Katakana.

Contents of Program   

• Japanese language classes : 90 min × 17 sessions (25.5 hours)

• Japanese Salon Conversations or activity with students and/ or Japanese language volunteers : 90 min × 1 session

• Japanese culture experience : 180 min. × 2 times

• Off campus bus tour : 2 Days 1 Night 

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

If academic credits are earned, students are not assessed SMU tuition for the transfer credit hours.

Alternatively, if not transferring credits, the student may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).

Program Fee   

JPY 330,000 (approx. CAD$3050) payable to the host university.

This program fee includes tuition, textbooks, observation/experience fee, and accommodation (at Sapporo University Seminar House on campus, incl breakfast).

Not included in this fee are meals, airfare, insurance, transportation in Japan, daily expenses, and $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee.

Funding:

Available for Canadian citizens and Canadian Permanent Resident Card holders in the undergraduate program.

Check out:

• Program Flyer (see here)

• Program Guide (see here)

• Program Schedule (see here)

Target group:

Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies by the end of Fall 2024. The program is open to students who have studied Japanese.

Immigration:

Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a short-term visa before entering Japan, while visas are waived for others. Normally, Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal here https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/en/consular/visa_menu_en.html.

Number of SMU students accepted:

2

Questions and how to apply:

Interested students should email the Global Learning Office at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.

[Winter Program] Tokyo Metropolitan University (“TMU”) Winter Program on Japanese & Japan Studies (January 9-28 2025)

Tokyo Metropolitan University is offering a Winter Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2025－Dō (道) The Art of Japanese Language & Culture!

Theme

道（Dō ）The Art of Japanese Language & Culture

Duration

9-28 January 2025 (3 weeks)

Program (Japanese) Level

・Starter

・Elementary 1

Contents of Program   

The 3-week program consists of Japanese Language (40.5 hours), Japan Studies (3 hours), Workshop (7.5 hours), Field Studies (7.5 hours), and Presentation (6 hours).

A certificate and grade report will be issued upon completion of the program. 

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

Program Fee   

JPY 150,000 (approx. CAD$1400) payable to the host university. (Fees are subject to change due to unforeseeable situations.)

This program fee includes accommodation fee, education materials, and admission fees for field trips.    

Not included in this fee are meals, airfare, insurance, transportation between the University and accommodation, daily expenses, and $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee.

If academic credits are earned, students pay SMU tuition at SMU for the transfer credit hours.

Alternatively, if transfer credits are not sought, the student may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).

Funding:

Available for Canadian citizens and Canadian Permanent Resident Card holders in the undergraduate program.

Check out:

• Introduction https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/study_abroad/short_program.html 

• Photo Gallery Photo Gallery & Students' Voices (Winter) ｜ TMU International Center International Affairs Office

• Program brochure (see here)

Target group:

Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2024.

Immigration:

Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a short-term visa before entering Japan, while visas are waived for others. Normally, Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal here https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/en/consular/visa_menu_en.html.

Number of SMU students accepted:

3

Questions and how to apply:

Interested students should email the Global Learning Office at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.

NEOMA WINTER PROGRAMME 2023 - "Sport Federations and Major Events Management"

NEOMA WINTER PROGRAMME 2023 - "Sport Federations and Major Events Management"

• DATES: January 23rd - February 10th, 2023

• CAMPUS : PARIS from January 23 to February 1 AND REIMS from February 2 to February 10, 2023 The programme is this year divided between both cities.

• FORMAT: Full-time, with mandatory social events organised as extra curricular activities

• LANGUAGE OF STUDIES: English

• TOTAL NUMBER OF ECTS: 12 (roughly equated to 6 credit hours at SMU, to be confirmed by SMU Records Office)

• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

> Graduate level programme: Bachelor degree in a business (or closely related) discipline.

> Undergraduate level programme: Completion of at least one year of undergraduate level business classes.

Interested students should email global@smu.ca by December 1 2022. Tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credits.