Field Trip in Osaka, Okayama Japan for Undergraduates
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and gain invaluable business insights with the Field Trip for UG Students in Japan in October 2024.
Enhance your cross-cultural communication, leadership skills, and global business acumen.
Prepare for success in today's interconnected world.
Programme Schedule - Tentative
October 14-19, 2024 (Mon to Sat)
No. of HKU Credit
Non-credit bearing
Programme Details
*topics and itinerary are subject to further amendments made by the School
Refundable Deposit
HK$4,500*
(It will be refunded upon successful completion of the programme, including: Pre-Study Tour Briefing; Proactive participation and attendance to the activities arranged during the field trip in Japan; and Successful completion of the assignments and evaluation form.)
Items to be covered by the Programme include:
• Accommodation
• Most of the meals in Japan
• Ground transportation for visits and activities as arranged in the Programme
• Firm visits and Cultural Tours
Items to be self-arranged by students:
• Round-trip flight tickets between Hong Kong and Osaka, Japan.
• Optional Travel insurance (All HKU students will be covered by basic overseas travel insurance as arranged by the University. Nonetheless, participants are strongly recommended to make additional travel insurance arrangements according to individual needs.)
• Visa application fee (if you need a visa to travel to Japan)
• Entertainment expenses
Highlights During the trip
| Osaka | Okayama |
|---|---|
• PHP Institute and Matsushita Museum (Panasonic) | • Chikurin Sake Brewery (Over 100 years of sake making) |
* Tentative and serves as a reference only. The final arrangement is subject to change without prior notice.
Eligibility
• All UG students from HKU Business School for the academic year 2024-25
• Students with the following attributes:
○ Passion to understand the development in Japan;
○ Open and critical mindset;
○ Embrace and be sensitive to cultural diversity
Post-trip
Each student needs to submit a reflective report (at least 1,000 words) with at least 10 photos
Application Method
Interested students, please submit an online application HERE. Application will be reviewed by UG Student Enrichment team on a rolling basis.
In the online application, please upload the following documents:
1. Passport-size photo
2. Copy of Passport ***with validity until April 2025***
3. Most updated CV
4. 350-word statement of interest on
• Why are you interested in joining this field trip?
• How is the field trip experience related to your personal/academic/career planning?
• What sort of preparation will you perform before your departure?
Application Deadline
12:00 noon, August 9, 2024 (Fri)
For any further enquiry about this field trip, please contact Mr. Barry But at fbe.ugenrichment@hku.hk.