Global Family Program

Presently, there are 1500 international students from 78 countries studying at Nagoya University, making the University campus a truly global community. Taking advantage of this rich environment, the Global Family Program organizes a short term homestay program on weekends and national holidays for international students. University staff members, members of local volunteer groups, and individuals who are interested in international exchanges act as host families for the program.

In the past, international students participating in the program have enjoyed eating home-cooked Japanese meals, playing with children, talking with local people and many other fun activities. Students have also had the opportunity to introduce their own countries to their host families.

To international students

The schedule for the Global Family Program homestay is posted on the bulletin boards on the first floor of the Education Center for International Students (ECIS) building. If you are interested in participating, submit a completed International Student Application Form including a photograph of yourself to ECIS(ACS Office) or the International Student Exchange Division by the deadline posted. This program is available to students of Nagoya University.

To Prospective host families

Individuals who are interested in international exchanges, teachers and staff members of Nagoya University, and members of volunteer groups may be considered for host family positions.

• For Individuals
  If you are interested in becoming a host family, submit a completed registration form including a photograph of yourself to ECIS(ACS Office) and schedule an appointment for a personal interview. The interview will last about 15 minutes. Applicants must make an appointment in advance. After the interview, registration for the Global Family Program is complete. We will release the schedule for each program about a month and a half beforehand. If interested, please feel free to apply.
  

  Inquiries
  Tel: 052-788-6117
  E-mail: chikyu@ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

  Application form:
  Prospective host families should click on the link below.
  -> Application form for host family (link for host.pdf)

• For volunteer groups
  We will release the schedule of each program to a representative of your group four or five times a year. If you need further assistance (for example, organizing a cherry blossom party, Christmas Party, etc.), please do not hesitate to contact us.
  

  Inquiries
  Tel: 052-788-6117
  E-mail: chikyu@ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

  
  

  <Global Family Program support groups>
  Aikidou Classes
  In the Aikidou classes as a part of Global Family Program, we introduce one of the Japanese martial art known as Aikidou to International students. Even if a one year NUPACE student learns sincerely for more that half a year he can clear the level 5 of it.
  
  The timings and place for it is as follows.
  Time: Every Wednesday 19:30 to 20:30
  Place: Judo court, Junior High School affiliated to Nagoya University
  Apart form this you can practice on Mondays and Fridays at other locations.
  For details please contact 'Global Family Program'.

  LEX Institute HIPPO Family Club
  http://www.lexhippo.gr.jp/

  Mino hostfamily club
  http://www.happine.st/

  International Volunteer PolePole
  http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~hienet/