What is "Programme"?

IIR organizes two programmes every year - the Summer Programme and the Spring Programme - based on its motto to establish a firm friendshipand to achieve mutual understanding with foreign students.

The purpose of these programmes is to introduce Japan to the exchange students from various points of view.  In order to achieve  this goal, we set up theme for each day; Japanese tradition, politics & economy, sightseeing, etc. The Programme also includes company visiting, experiences of traditional arts and crafts, international cooking, short trips, parties, and lots more.

The programme adopts a Host Family system, which enables the exchange students to experience life as a member of a Japanese family. I.I.R., being a non-profit organisation of the Keio University Student Body, cannot afford financial aid for the host families. Therefore, it is the kindness of the families voluntarily willing to host the students, which enables the exchange students participating in this programme to see Japan from another aspect.

Along with the Host Family system, we also adopt  the Contact Person system(CP). Each exchange student will have their own contact persons, who will help them as a guide and adviser and to make smooth communication with host families, other exchange students and I.I.R. members.�ｿｽ@

The programmes of I.I.R. are basically operated by university students, for anyone who is interested. It should be noted that, however, the programme is greatly based on the support of host families, companies, public offices and people concerned to widen the circle of communication and to enrich the contents of the programme. I.I.R. members will proudly take charge of all daily activities and hope to continue as well as develop this great opportunity of international communication in future.