| What is "Oita Furusato Family"? |
Many international students are in Oita Prefecture. These students have left their motherland to come to a country where language and culture is a constant barrier,studying and striving towards their dreams. How about welcoming one the students, the future of our next generation, to be one part of your family members on the homestay programme? These students are now seeking "Oita Furusato Family", which they can call "Family in Oita".
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| Exchange Method |
Events such as homestay or home visit programmes are held on a regular basis (6 month period). The finer details pertaining to the exchange or conditions should be agreed between the international student and the furusato family.
| Example Activities |
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Providing support and words of encouragement during troubled times or problems with daily living etc. |
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Inviting the student to the home and introducing your daily life (home visit) |
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Taking part in regional cultural events etc. |
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Introducing regional culinary dishes |
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Taking part in family events (Bon Festival, New Year, Birthday etc.) |
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| Registration Method |
To register, please fill out the form below including information of your family.
¦Cancellation of registration is possible in cases of withdrawal or disagreement to the conditions set out.
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| Registration Conditions |
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Agreeing to the purport of the exchange and during the set period, to engage in exchanges as part of the international student and furusato family programme within the prefecture. |
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All family members must agree on becoming participants. |
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No racial discrimination. |
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Applicant must be an adult. |
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| Procedure after Registration |
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University Consortium Oita will inform and match the students with the families, taking into consideration various factors of the applicants. |
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You will then be informed of the date and time for a first meeting with your international student. |
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After which the international student and the furusato family can carry out their exchanges.
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| Points to be Noted |
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This project is to enable the introduction of families to overseas students and providing moral support. It is in no way a means for financial assistance. |
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The Consortium takes no responsibilities for any accident incurred during the exchange.
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