Meet the World at Doshisha Join SIED!
What’s SIED?
SIED (Students’ Initiative for Exchange and Dialogue) is a student organization at Doshisha University that promotes international exchange and cross-cultural understanding.
We organize events on and off campus that connect international and domestic students, acting as facilitators of meaningful interaction.
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It was my first time experiencing Japanese traditional dance, and I was very happy and excited to have such a valuable experience. I'd love to try it again someday.
I had never made a shimenawa before, so the shimenawa-making event was a really great experience. Thank you very much.
It was fun! I like the system of dividing into groups.
"I think the best part is being able to interact with so many different students through traditional cultural experiences! If there’s another event like this, I’d love to join again!"
I’d been wanting to try the matcha experience, so I had an amazing time! I’m Japanese, but I might’ve enjoyed it even more than the international students!
Thank you for organizing this event, and for the tips what to do after the event :)
Amazing fantastic dance experience!
I was happy to be able to experience many different cultures.
I had such a great time. I was hesitant to apply because I wasn’t confident in my English, but the international students spoke Japanese very well, so we were able to communicate in Japanese. I’m really glad I joined.
It was so much fun playing sports as a team and enjoying the lively vibe!
It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from someone working at JICA.
The staff was very nice, please keep up the good work!!
It was so much fun chatting with international students from various countries and students from other departments! I was really surprised to meet people who were actually in the same club or class as me.
Practiced my Japanese a lot! Thank you!
It was fun to interact with international students I usually don't get a chance to meet!
I had such a great time! I'm Korean, so I was really happy to be able to play a traditional Korean game!
Thank you very much to host this event!
I had a lot of fun.
I’m glad I was able to learn more deeply about something I was interested in from a local person.
I thought it was a wonderful experience! Through the visit to Nara, I was able to learn many new things.
FAQ
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Can only international students participate in SIED events?
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Local students can also participate.
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Do SIED events cost money?
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There are both free and paid events.
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How can I join SIED as a staff member?
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We recruit new staff every year from April for about one month. The SIED staff recruitment at the Kyotanabe campus may also occur in October. If you're interested, please check the details on the International Students Office webpage and apply.
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Do I need to apply in advance to participate in SIED events?
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Some events require prior registration, while others do not. Please check the details on the flyers for each event.
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Do I need to speak English to participate in SIED events?
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Many international students who want to practice Japanese also participate in SIED events. Therefore, you can enjoy the events even if you cannot speak English.
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How can I check information about SIED events?
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You can check SIED event information mainly on the Doshisha University International Students Office webpage, the Doshisha Portal app, or the SIED Instagram.
