PanSIG 2025

Study Abroad SIG Forum: Creating A New Study Abroad Program: Flipped Panel/Workshop

18 May 2025, 13:40

1h

BLDG 3/1F-103 (Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学))

SIG Forum B3-103 SUN: OLE SIG Forum, Listening SIG Forum, Study Abroad SIG Forum

Speakers

John Andras Molnar (Kinjo Gakuin University) Stephen Ryan (Sanyo Gakuen University) Thomas Legge (Momoyama Gakuin University)

Description

In this session, participants battle against the clock to create their own ideas for a new study abroad program. After setting out the rules and parameters of the activity, groups will be formed, and each will then discuss, gather information, and put together a short-term study abroad program proposal. Groups will have to consider important elements such as logistics, costs, extracurricular activities, classroom content, learning objectives and more. When the time runs out, everyone gets together in a circle and each group presents their ideas for discussion and feedback. Taking part in this exercise not only gives participants the chance to explore new ideas and learn about different study abroad options, but also to better understand the first steps that are involved in setting up a new study abroad program and some of the pitfalls and challenges along the way. This session would be ideal for anyone with interest in study abroad, whether a seasoned veteran, or complete beginner. Bring your friends!

ABSTRACT

In this session, participants battle against the clock to create their own ideas for a new study abroad program. After setting out the rules and parameters of the activity, groups will be formed, and each will then discuss, gather information, and put together a short-term study abroad program proposal. Groups will have to consider important elements such as logistics, costs, extracurricular activities, classroom content, learning objectives and more. When the time runs out, everyone gets together in a circle and each group presents their ideas for discussion and feedback. Taking part in this exercise not only gives participants the chance to explore new ideas and learn about different study abroad options, but also to better understand the first steps that are involved in setting up a new study abroad program and some of the pitfalls and challenges along the way. This session would be ideal for anyone with interest in study abroad, whether a seasoned veteran, or complete beginner. Bring your friends!