Program Overview

Global Peace Leadership Program

Overview

The Global Peace Leadership Program (GPLP) is a unique initiative that offers students the opportunity to develop their language skills, knowledge, and cultural understanding through a structured program of study and exchange.

Program Details

• Leave of Absence: The program includes a leave of absence for study abroad, which provides students with the chance to immerse themselves in a foreign culture and language.
• Language Requirements: Before going abroad, students are required to take specific courses to prepare them for their study abroad experience.
• Cultural Exchange: The program emphasizes cultural exchange and understanding, allowing students to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Reflection and Record-Keeping: Students are encouraged to keep a record of their experiences, thoughts, and feelings during their time abroad, which helps them to reflect on their personal growth and development.

Student Testimonials

Message from Kuniishi Kanade (Faculty of Engineering, 2017)

• Motivation for Applying: The student was motivated to apply for the GPLP because of its structured approach to language learning and cultural exchange, which included the requirement to take specific courses before studying abroad.
• Program Experience: The student found the program to be highly rewarding, with opportunities to interact with students from different countries and cultures, both in and out of the classroom.
• Study Abroad Experience: During the study abroad period, the student lived in a dormitory for international students, where they had the chance to interact with people from various countries and backgrounds, learning about their cultures, customs, and ways of life.

Academic Support

Learning Support

• General Education
• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs
• Academic Calendar/Schedule
• TOEIC(R) L&R; IP Information
• Licensure and Certification
• Study Abroad/Overseas Travel
• Class and Learning Support
• Use of AI-Generated Tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Course Registration Schedule (First Semester)
• Course Registration Guidance Materials
• Student Handbook
• Graduation Requirements and Credit Completion Status
• Class Cancellations due to Weather or Other Events
• Class Improvement Survey
• Grade Appeal System
• Research Funding Opportunities for Students
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Utilization of Educational and Learning Data
• Public Lectures
• Guidelines for Off-Campus Educational Activities