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Through a unique focus on liberal arts education, HLAB is an enriching educational program in Japan. It is a place where college and high school students from all over the world can mingle, build connections, and blossom into individuals filled with deep cultural experience and passion.
At HLAB, everyone has the chance to teach and learn. You will have the unique opportunity to design and teach seminars of your choice to eager high school students. Come and share your passion! While teaching and learning form the core of HLAB, we also believe that authentic cultural immersion is an important part of the experience. The HLAB summer school is simultaneously held in four different places in Japan, each with their own unique features. Regardless of which site you join, you will have the opportunity to fully experience the marvels of Japan! |
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why should you join hlab?
So you're thinking about joining HLAB, but aren't quite convinced yet. No worries, we've got a video and some more reasons for you below!
1) TEACH AND LEARN.
The real backbone of the HLAB experience are the seminars and as a Camp Mentor (CM), much of your time will be focused on planning, developing, and teaching your seminar. The topic, contents, and assignments are all entirely up to you, but if the idea of creating an entire course on your own seems a bit daunting, don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of support along the way. Aside from receiving feedback on your plans from your peers and the HLAB team who will provide additional input to assist you with actually teaching your seminar and making the level of difficulty appropriate for the high school students.
The learning experience at HLAB isn’t one that stops when you finish teaching at the end of the day though. As a CM, you will find yourself learning from the many speakers that come to visit each site and interact with the students, as well as the high school students themselves through various group discussions and workshops that will occur throughout the week.
The learning experience at HLAB isn’t one that stops when you finish teaching at the end of the day though. As a CM, you will find yourself learning from the many speakers that come to visit each site and interact with the students, as well as the high school students themselves through various group discussions and workshops that will occur throughout the week.
2) DISCOVER TRUE JAPAN.
While the academic side of HLAB is definitely a major part of each summer school, you'll find that each location is more than full of chances for you to interact with locals, attend cultural events, and experience the various sites. Our site locations in Obuse, Tokushima, and Miyagi-Onagawa boast many unique cultural elements and traditions that foreigners and Japanese alike don't often experience. Our main Tokyo site carries with it distinctly Japanese cultural experiences - the building in which the program is held is a type of traditional communal lodging known as a ryokan (旅館).
You'll find that your cultural experiences will extend far beyond what we have planned for you. Living with the students that you teach, constantly interacting with the Japanese university students, and everything else in between will make you see Japan in a whole new light!
You'll find that your cultural experiences will extend far beyond what we have planned for you. Living with the students that you teach, constantly interacting with the Japanese university students, and everything else in between will make you see Japan in a whole new light!
3) make connections that last - ONE HLAB FAMILY.
Over the course of your time in Japan, you'll be living, working, traveling, and relaxing with some truly amazing people. Your students and everyone else who comes together will make up a family you can always count on, whether in Japan or elsewhere in the world.
Convinced?
