On Monday, July 24, Keio University held a debriefing about its 2022 academic year study abroad student program for Keio affiliated schools. The session took place at the North Hall on Mita Campus.
In the 2014 academic year Keio began its "Study Abroad Program for Keio Affiliated Schools" under which students are selected from among its affiliated schools to study abroad for about one year at a prestigious boarding school in the United States or United Kingdom. Scholarships are awarded to cover tuition at the host school. The program was created so that selected students might enjoy high-quality educational experiences with some of the brightest students from around the world, broadening their perspectives and causing a ripple effect of inspiration among their classmates, faculty, and staff by sharing stories of their experiences abroad.
Vice-President Keita Yamauchi began the session with an opening address, followed by student presentations from the nine participants in the study abroad programs. The students discussed their experiences of overcoming their initial difficulties, such as taking subjects they had never taken before in English and being a minority in the community. They ultimately came to see their situations in a positive light, showcasing their growth.
The study abroad students for the 2022 academic year were as follows:
High school second-year program (United States)
The Taft School: One student from Keio Shonan Fujisawa Senior High School
Deerfield Academy: One student from Keio Senior High School
The Hotchkiss School: One student from Keio Shonan Fujisawa Senior High School
High school second-year program (United Kingdom)
Shrewsbury School: One student from Keio Shonan Fujisawa Senior High School
Winchester College: One student from Keio Senior High School
Junior high school second-year program (United States)
Fay School: One student from Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior High School
Eaglebrook School: One student from Keio Chutobu Junior High School
Elementary school fifth-year program (United Kingdom)
Dragon School: One student from Keio Yochisha Elementary School and one student from Keio Yokohama Elementary School
(Reference)
・Study Abroad Program for Keio Affiliated Schools(available in Japanese)