New VIA Programs!
Exciting Opportunities to Become a Global Changemaker!
We are now recruiting students for 3 exciting programs we will be running in early February and late March! Application deadline: December 7. Scholarships available!
Exploring Social Innovation (ESI)
The Exploring Social Innovation (ESI) program will bring together 25-30 university students and young professionals from across Asia to experience and exchange perspectives on social issues and innovation. Through a creative hands-on learning experience focusing on transforming challenges into opportunities, participants will discover innovation in the U.S. social sector, build meaningful networks with innovators, and learn how to reach their potential as future changemakers.
www.viaprograms.org/esi
www.viaprograms.org/esi
Global Leadership & Engagement (GLE)
The Global Leadership & Engagement (GLE) program will bring together 25-30 students from across Asia to learn and share their perspectives on pressing global challenges. During this immersive experience, participants will visit innovative organizations tackling complex social issues, join exciting workshops to develop leadership skills and design their own project to lead in their community.
www.viaprograms.org/gle
www.viaprograms.org/gle
Design-thinking for Social Innovation: Stanford-Japan Exchange
Join 25-30 Stanford and Japanese students in March 2015 for a 10-day deep dive into design-thinking. In this new and unique exchange, participants will get hands-on experience innovating in cross-cutural teams alongside Stanford students and and mentors at the d.school. Follow up with new Stanford friends next September as they come to Japan for their exchange. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Information Sessions in Japan!
Our Cross-Cultural & Leadership Programs Director, Christy Inhulsen will be in Japan next week to run information sessions at Keio Hiyoshi and SFC, Rikkyo University and Kyoto University. If you or your friends are interested in learning more about the spring programs, please pass along this flyer and join us!
Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus (2 sessions)
17 November - 12:20 - 13:00 AND 13:20-14:00 @ 独立館、日吉コミュニケーションラウンジ
Keio University, SFC Campus
17 November - 16:30 -17:30 @ ε23
Rikkyo University, Ikebukuro Campus
18 November - 12:30 - 13:10 @ 12号館(地下1階)第3会議室
Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus
21 November - 15:00 - 16:15 @ 吉田キャンパス、国際交流センターKUINEP講義室
New Post-program Trip to LA!
At the end of the ESI and GLE program, you have an opportunity to join an exciting 4-day sightseeing trip to Los Angeles and Hollywood. This will be a great opportunity for you to enjoy more time in the U.S. and with your new friends.
- Day 1 (Feb. 15): Move from San Francisco to Los Angeles
- Day 2 (Feb 16): Universal Studios!
- Day 3 & 4 (Feb. 17 & 18): Free Day
- Day 5 (Feb. 19): Depart to Asia from Los Angeles Airport
About Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kazutoh Ishida (VIA Senior Stanford Programs Director) at kazutoh@viaprograms.org.
Email: stanford@viaprograms.org
Website: www.viaprograms.org
Location: Stanford, CA, United States
Phone: 650-723-3229
Facebook: www.facebook.com/viaprograms