Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Location: Room 105, General Education Building,
Number of Participants: 44
The "Spring 2025 Study Abroad Fair," hosted by GU-GLOCAL, was held to provide information on the language skills required for studying abroad, details about Gifu University's study abroad programs, and to promote international exchange. This fair has been held annually since 2012.
The event began with opening remarks by Professor KOYAMA Hiroyuki, GU-GLOCAL Executive Director, and was moderated by Professor SHIMA Mutsuhiro, Division Head of the Study Abroad Promotion Division, GU-GLOCAL.
First, the Inbound and Outbound Student Affairs Section gave an overview of the university's study abroad programs and support systems. This was followed by presentations from E.S.T. JAPAN Co.,Ltd. and the Eiken Foundation of Japan, explaining the English proficiency tests TOEFL and IELTS.
After a short 10-minute break, students who had studied abroad through short-term English training programs, exchange programs, and faculty-led dispatch programs shared their experiences. They spoke about gaining confidence in using English, discovering diverse perspectives, and developing new interests - showing how they had grown through their study abroad experiences.
Participants listened attentively to the presentations and stories, and many asked individual questions after the fair, demonstrating a strong interest in studying abroad.
Scenes from the Fair
