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COSTS
University students of all majors who are passionate about teaching. 
* If you are a recent graduate, please contact teach@h-lab.co. We consider your application on a case-by-case basis. 
Teach and mentor high school students in Japan and make lifelong connections within HLAB and local communities!
TBD for 2018
* August 11 - August 26 in 2017
HLAB believes in the strength of peer mentoring to overcome the various borders between schools, subjects, countries, and even age. ​
Please fill out the 2018 application above!
The application consists of providing some personal information, answering several short essay-type questions, and preparing a preliminary syllabus demonstrating the seminar topic you are considering.
In 2017, costs including accommodation, most meals, transportation during the summer school and planned excursions were covered during program. There was some funding available for students demonstrating financial need for travel to/from Japan and personal expenditures that may be incurred during the program, such as eating out a couple meals in the city during free time.

Application Process

Applications for HLAB 2018 have closed!
​We thank you for your interest in the program!

1. ELIGIBility & PRimary APplication

Any student completing a university degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor's) at an institution not in Japan is eligible to apply to the program.
If you are a recent graduate, please contact teach@h-lab.co. We will consider your application on a case-by-case basis. 
No extensions will be given on the early admission. If your application is not received by the end of the day (EST), it will not be considered for early admission and will be grouped with the regular admission applications.
We will continue accepting applications after the end of March 16th through Rolling Admissions. However, priority will be given to those who applied by the Regular Admission deadline. Once all the Camp Mentor slots for this year's summer school are filled, the application for HLAB 2018 will be closed.
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Early Admission Deadline:
February 16th, 2018
Regular Admission Deadline:
March 16th, 2018
Rolling Admissions:
After March 16th, 2018

2. Interview & Results

Interviews will be conducted via video chat or in-person, date and time to be confirmed individually. All applicants will hear by email whether they made it to the interview phase roughly 2 weeks after each deadline.

For any inquiries with regards to application procedure please email: teach@h-lab.co

We look forward to receiving your application, and to working with you in the near future! ​​

BENEFITS

  • Have an authentic experience of Japan
  • Mentor local high school students
  • Accommodation, meals, and travel during the program provided*
  • Need-based travel aid to Japan provided (up to 70,000 yen with application after acceptance)
  • Japanese language is not required
*Meal schedules will slightly differ based on site. We encourage you to set aside a small budget if you want to explore and eat out during free time.

EXPECTATIONS

  • Teach a 3-4 day discussion-style seminar (two hours per day)
  • Be a Camp Mentor (CM) for the students in your house* and provide them with a welcoming atmosphere to share their thoughts and discover themselves.​
  • Communicate with HLAB team over the summer to design a seminar that is approachable, including for students whose English ability may be very limited
  • Maintain a positive attitude and be open-minded
  • ​Be adaptable and have creative communication skills
  • Participate in all activities throughout the duration of day after teaching your seminar
*Each house is made up of approximately six to ten high school students, and several university students. You will be assigned to a house and partake in activities with your house.​