JENESYS 2.0 Japan-ASEAN-Oceania Youth Exchange Programme to Japan

1 – 10 December 2013

The Japanese Government and AUT University invite applications from students to participate in JENESYS 2.0 youth exchange programme in Japan, 1 to 10 December 2013.

Purpose of the Visit

This programme aims to promote global understanding of Japan and deepen mutual friendship between the youth of Japan and the ASEAN-Oceania region. Participants will have the opportunity to visit a local prefecture or city to learn about Japanese society and culture. Participants will also attend a programme in Tokyo, which includes the Japan-ASEAN-Oceania Festival. You will travel as a group of 40 from New Zealand. The group will include both university and high school students.

What the Programme provides

The Programme provides ten AUT students with:

Return airfares from Auckland to Tokyo Accommodation, meals and transport in Japan Overseas travel accident insurance (insurance may not cover pre-existing chronic

diseases. Refer to the attached guidelines for further information)

Cost to participants

Participants are expected to cover personal expenses which are not already covered by the Programme. You may also be required to purchase their own travel insurance to cover personal belongings

Eligibility

To be eligible for the JENESYS 2.0 Programme you must:

Be a New Zealand citizen and be eligible to hold a New Zealand passport

Be studying in a Bachelor level degree programme at AUT University at the time of application (preference will be given to students who have completed at least two semesters).

Have an excellent academic record, particularly in your current programme of study. Have excellent English oral communication skills Have a strong interest in Japan (please note that Japanese language ability is not

essential) Perform a traditional New Zealand or regional dance as a group at the festival in Tokyo* Perform a group song in Japanese* Participate in cross-cultural exchange activities Be willing to share your experience on your return to New Zealand through

presentations, posters, social media, AUT website (as required) Complete questionnaires (as required)

*You may be required to attend group performance rehearsals prior to departure.

Conditions of participation

You will not be allowed to: remain in Japan after the programme; change the flight designated by the programme; change accommodation designated by the programme; be accompanied by someone; or travel to other countries on the way to Japan or back to New Zealand.

The above eligibility criteria and conditions serve as quick reference to the project only. Applicants should carefully read the official application guidelines which follow the application form.

Deadline

Applications must be received by 10:00 am on Tuesday, 29 October. Applications can be submitted as a hard copy or by email (see submission details in the application form). Short-listed applicants will be notified by 5:00 that day. Those short-listed will be required to attend an interview on Wednesday 30 October.

Further information

For further information please email Sonja Gallagher, Programme Leader - BA Japanese, sonja.gallagher@aut.ac.nz or phone 921-9999 ext. 6830.

JENESYS 2.0 Application Form

Your first name Your family name

Name            

Phone no      Address     

Mobile no      

Email       Student ID No.

Are you a New Zealand citizen? Yes No

Do you have a valid passport ? Yes No Passport no Expiry Date

When did you start studying at AUT? (semester and year)

What Programme of study are you enrolled in?

What is your major or minor (if applicable)?

Programme:     

Major:

Minor:

Full-time Part-time

Have you studied Japanese before?

Yes NoHave you passed NCEA Japanese?

Yes No Highest level       Year      

Have you passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)?

Yes No Highest level       Year      

Other Japanese study

     

Have you ever visited Japan? Yes NoIf yes, when did you visit, for how long and for what reason?

     

Do you have any medical conditions or do you

regularly take any medication?

Yes NoIf yes, please provide details

     

For the purpose of scheduling interviews, please

give details of any exams scheduled for Wednesday 30

October.

Exam details:

Referees

You need to provide two verbal referees. One referee should be from AUT (Programme Leader, lecturer or tutor who knows you well). The other should be an external referee, such as your current or past employer, sports coach, church leader or family friend. Your external referee should not be a family relative.

Please ensure to ask your referees if they would be prepared to provide a verbal reference for you. You are not required to provide written references. We will contact your referees directly if and when necessary.

AUT Referee

Name of AUT referee PositionHave you asked their permission?

            Yes No

External Referee

Name of external referee Position/Relationship to you Contact phone & email

                 

Submission

Hand deliver to

School of Language & Culture ReceptionLevel 8, WT BuildingCnr Wakefield St and Rutland St

Auckland

Reception is open Mon – Fri 8:30 – 4:30

Email to

Shirley YuenProgramme Administrator

syuen@aut.ac.nz

Please include ‘JENESYS 2.0’ in the subject line

Deadline To arrive by 10:00 on Tuesday,

29 October 2013

For further information, please contact sonja.gallagher@aut.ac.nz phone 921 9999 ext. 6830

Application checklist:

I have attached:

Evidence of New Zealand citizenship

Statement of purpose

There is no need to attach your transcript as we will check your academic history on Arion.

Statement of Purpose (Please limit your statement of purpose to 500 words in total)

(1) What motivates you to participate in this programme?

(2) How do you intend to make use of this experience in your future?

(3) How do you plan to share your experience on your return to NZ?

JENESYS 2.0 Application Guidelines “Japan-ASEAN-Oceanian Student & Youth Exchange Program”implemented by KINKI NIPPON TOURIST Co. Ltd. (KNT), Japan

1．Project OverviewOn January 18, 2013, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during his visit to Indonesia,

announced that a new youth exchange program would be undertaken between Japan and ASEAN Member States, among other Asian and Oceanian countries, under the name “JENESYS 2.0”. Intended as a successor to JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth) commenced by Prime Minister Abe in 2007, the purpose of the new program is to further strengthen partnership between Japan and ASEAN Member States. The “Japan-ASEAN-Oceanian Student & Youth Exchange Program” is to be organized as part of JENESYS 2.0. The aim of JENESYS 2.0 is to increase potential interest in Japan and the number of foreign visitors to Japan, by way of assisting Japan’s economic recovery as well as global understanding towards Japanese strengths such as “Cool Japan” and attractiveness, brands and values, and to further deepen mutual understanding among the youth of Japan and the ASEAN-Oceania region.

2．Outline of the “Japan-ASEAN-Oceanian Student & Youth Exchange Program”The program will invite 362 participants, divided into 18 multinational groups. Each group

will visit one local prefecture before the Tokyo program, in which participants will deepen mutual friendship and understanding of different cultures through home-stays, site-visits and school exchanges. The Tokyo Program will include the Japan-ASEAN-Oceanian Festival where participants will have opportunities to show their traditional or regional dance, as well as learning Japanese songs with a view to sharing the cultural assets of the region.　

From New Zealand, 40 participants will be invited for the December group of the program. At the Japan-ASEAN-Oceanian Festival, participants will have the following opportunities:

To introduce a traditional or regional danceParticipants from each country will perform a traditional or regional dance for four minutes. The supervisor and participants themselves will be responsible for planning the number of performers, the dance, costumes, etc.

To perform a Japanese songEach group will sing a Japanese song, which will be set by KNT. It will be announced by KNT via e-mail, so that the participants will be able to practice before coming to Japan. Participants will also have time to practice singing the song as a group after arriving in Japan.

Duration1st Group：　December 1-10, 2013

【New Zealand】： Departure from Auckland： December 1, 2013 Departure from Tokyo: December 10, 2013

◆ Please refer to the tentative itinerary for more details.

2nd Group：　June 2014 (to be announced when decided)

４．Eligibility Criteria for Participants Applicants must understand and agree with the aims of the project. Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of their country of residence.

Stateless individuals (such as refugees) should submit a public document specifying the status of residence in the participating country

Age: Applicants must be high school students or university students (or equivalent) in their country of residence at the time of application.

Language skills: Applicants must be able to communicate in English. State of health: Applicants must be in good health, be fit to travel, and be able to

attend all activities in the program. Depending on the health condition of the applicant, a doctor’s medical certificate

should also be submitted to confirm the content of the medical declaration. Interest in Japan: Applicants are expected to have a strong interest in Japanese

culture, technology and values. Willingness to participate in cross-cultural exchange through dance, songs and

more. Traditional costume is required.

Funding is not available for and it is not expected that participants buy new costumes for the festival.　You will be able to use typical accessories or similar coloured or patterned costumes which participants may already have.

As for the dance performance, traditional dance will be fine, and popular dances which the participants would have known from their high school and university classes will be also fine.

Participants are　liable　for　any　damages　or　expenses　that　may　occur due　to　any　act　or　omission　of　the participants　themselves.

5．State of Health Fever

Prospective participants with a temperature above 37.5C will not be permitted to depart for Japan and will not be eligible to join the Invitation Program in Japan.

Chronic Diseases　Prospective participants who suffer from chronic diseases (*1) will not be permitted to participate in the program for the reasons stated below (1-3). However, if they and their organizations express a strong interest in participating in the program, KNT will accept them on condition that they themselves and the organizations they belong to submit a letter of consent and a letter of permission from a doctor.

The risk of developing severe symptoms is much higher than in other infected patients who do not have the chronic disease.

When a participant receives medical treatment for symptoms caused by a chronic disease, medical expenses will not be covered by the insurance provided by KNT. Therefore, the participant will be personally liable for all expenses.

Participants must understand the above conditions and agree to bear all related risks and costs that may occur during their stay in Japan.

*1. Chronic lung disease (asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, etc.), immunodeficiency disorders (T cell immunodeficiency, etc.), chronic heart disease (congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, etc.), metabolic disease (diabetes), renal dysfunction, obesity, myasthenia gravis, etc.

PregnancyPregnant women will not be permitted to participate in this program for the reasons stated below.

Maternal and child health Rapid aggravation of influenza A (H1N1)

6．Expectations of Participants Before coming to Japan

To learn the traditional dance of their own country or region. To practice Japanese songs to be announced in advance.

During the stay in Japan

Participants are expected to promote their experiences in Japan through and after the program as Youth Goodwill Ambassadors of Japan. As such, they are expected to disseminate information about Japan to their family, parents and people in their communities.

After returning home To organize report sessions in schools or public places. To display posters

on bulletin boards, including comments and pictures from experiences in Japan, in order to share those experiences.

To write comments on Social Media, the internet, public relations magazines and Japan-related books or brochures. To promote the attraction of and information about Japan at school or other events.

To answer questionnaires before leaving Japan and two months after the KNT program.

7. ExpensesArrangements and expenses to be covered by the program:

Round trip international air tickets from / to Auckland to / from Tokyo by Economy class. Excess baggage charges are to be paid at the participant’s own expense.

Overseas travel accident insurance. Please note that pregnancy-related diseases, chronic diseases and previous

diseases diagnosed by a Japanese doctor and cases not approved by the insurance company will not be covered by insurance. Participants will be personally liable for all costs arising from these.

Accommodation in Japan Transportation in Japan Meals in Japan

No cash allowance will be provided to participants, including supervisors.

Participants (including supervisors) are expected to cover personal expenses, such as passport fees, fees for vaccination, and travel expenses between their home and the port of departure, and to bring sufficient funds for pocket money and for the purchase of items for personal use.

8．Prohibitions　　The following will not be permitted

To remain in Japan after the program. To change the flight designated by the program. To be accompanied by a non-participant. To change the accommodation designated by the program. To travel to a third country en route to or from Japan.

9．Respect for Japanese Laws and RegulationsDuring their stay in Japan, participants must respect the laws and regulations of Japan.

Offenders will be subject to penalties under Japanese law.

10.　HandbookA handbook will be distributed to all participants before the program starts. It will contain

a final itinerary with contact details in Japan, guidelines to be followed and other useful information for staying in Japan.