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Various excursions and events such as field‐study trips, special lectures by guest speakers, and symposia are organized. The Japanese student buddy program called JD‐Mates will provide WJC students the support they need to settle into life at Fukuoka Women’s University (FWU) and also opportunities to socialize with FWU students. FWU may offer scholarships to exchange students from partner universities based on each university’s exchange agreement. To apply for WJC, you must be able to provide evidence of your spoken and written command of the English language (TOEFL‐PBT score 500+). For the Japanese language and Culture Course module, the level N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or above is required. Short-Term International ProgramWJCThe World of Japanese Contemporary Culture Program/international/wjc.html#wjcRecognizing the importance of international education in today’s world, FWU launched the World of Japanese Contemporary Culture Program (WJC) in 2010 as a symbol of the University’s international orientation. WJC is a short‐term study abroad program designed to provide a unique educational experience focusing on Japanese culture, with instruction in English. Students may attend the program for one semester or for a full year. The curriculum for the Fall Semester (September‐February) focuses more on Japanese contemporary culture, while the Spring Semester (April‐August) offers more subjects relating to Japanese traditional culture. Japanese language classes are available at various levels and students can take classes suited to their proficiency. EATAsian Food Culture Program/international/wjc.html#eatThis one‐week summer program provides students with a comprehensive overview of Asian food cultures. Jointly organized by FWU, Mahidol University, and Ewha Womans University, the program is hosted annually on a rotating basis by the three institutions. All components of the program, including lectures and activities, are conducted in English.Summer Study ProgramsInternational Summer Program/international/wjc.html#caseufWe host a summer program every August with the participation of approximately 30 students from FWU and our partner institutions, including member universities of the Consortium of ASEAN–EU–Fukuoka Universities (CASEUF). All classes are conducted in English. The program enables participants to gain valuable academic and intercultural experiences in an international environment while building friendships with students from diverse backgrounds.13Inbound