If you’re a student with a curious mind and a passion for exploring diverse perspectives, mark your calendar for the Liberal Arts and Liberal Arts Options Fair at LaGuardia Community College. This event is set to take place at 2:00pm …
CUNY Cultural Corps 2024 ($20/hour; deadline on 11/24/2024)
CUNY Cultural Corps (https://www.cuny.edu/academics/current-initiatives/cultural-corps/) offers paid work experience for CUNY students in NYC’s arts and cultural sector, aiming to diversify cultural institutions. The program partners with numerous non-profit organizations such as museums, zoos, and botanical gardens. The Fall …
Study Abroad Workshop for LaGuardia students (11/12/2024)
On-campus Job: Student Success Mentor ($17.50/hour, deadline on 12/2/2024)
Japanese language classes at LaGuardia Community College (Spring 2025)
Nobel Peace Prize for Nihon Hidankyo in 2024
Hiroyuki Sanada’s “Shogun” won multiple Emmy Awards
Transfer events at LaGuardia Community College in Fall 2024
Career Orientation Seminar: Explore Opportunities with Hoshino Resorts (10/25/2024)
Temple University in Japan Transfer Information Session (10/23/2024)
Part-time job openings at Japan Village
There are a few part-time job openings at Japan Village in Brooklyn (934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232 / https://www.japanvillage.com). Opening positions are servers, cashiers, and bartenders at the Japanese stores/restaurants in Japan Village. Applicants should have genuine interest …
Calligraphy Workshop by Prof. Miho Fujimori (10/26/2024)
International transfer to Kansai Gaidai Univeristy in Japan (deadline: 10/31/2024)
The College of Global Engagement (CGE) at Kansai Gaidai University is a distinguished academic institution in Osaka, Japan dedicated to cultivating global-minded professionals equipped with the skills, knowledge, and cross-cultural understanding essential for thriving in an interconnected world. Situated in …
An accessible history book of Japan: “Japanese History For High School”
“JAPANESE HISTORY for High School” (https://www.amazon.com/d/B0CW4JTHTT) is an accessible history book of Japan. It is a translated textbook designed to share Japan’s history with English-speaking students and history enthusiasts. Originally created by respected Japanese historians, this book covers …
Japanese Option New Student Orientation (9/4/2024)
JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) in 2024 (12/1/2024; Registration in August 2024)
CUNY Cultural Corps 2024 ($20/hour; deadline on 7/21/2024)
CUNY Cultural Corps (https://www.cuny.edu/academics/current-initiatives/cultural-corps/ offers paid work experience for CUNY students in NYC’s arts and cultural sector, aiming to diversify cultural institutions. The program partners with numerous non-profit organizations such as museums, zoos, and botanical gardens. The Fall 2024 …
J.LIVE Talk 2024 (deadline on 9/24/2024)
English-speaking YouTubers featuring life in Japan
Scholarship opportunities for CUNY students in 2024-2025 ($1,000; deadline in July)
Call for Board Members for the Japan and Enteratinment Club in Fall 2024 (deadline on 6/5/2024)
Gilman-McCain (study abroad) Scholarship for Summer 2025 (deadline on 8/1/2024)
SOAR Internship Program in Fall 2024 ($2,000 internship stipend; deadline on 6/27/2024)
The SOAR Experiential Learning Program at LaGuardia Community College is a pipeline program that connects students with paid internship opportunities in various sectors, including community-based organizations, government agencies, and private companies. The program aims to provide students with hands-on experience, …
Student Fellowship: LaGuardia Community College’s President Society ($2,000 for 2024-2025; deadline on 5/31/2024)
NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program ($1,000; deadline on 6/25/2024)
Japan Parade 2024 (Saturday, May 11, 2024)
“The Making of a Japanese”: A documentary film on Japan’s Rigorous Education Rituals
Japanese language classes at LaGuardia Community College (Fall 2024)
- ELJ103.5214 (50381) will be offered as a HyFlex class (in which students can participate either in-person or online). See this information for HyFlex courses.
- ELJ101.0323 (50388) has been canceled due to low enrollment (Tuesday, May 28, 2024).
LaGuardia Community …
HRAIT: A job bank for Japanese-speaking job seekers
We received the following information from HRAIT, a recruiting agency under aiTWorks. HRAIT specializes in connecting Japanese speakers with job opportunities in the US. See the following pages for more information about their job bank.
HRAIT Homepage: https://hr.aitworks.com/en/
HRAIT Job …
Benjamin Gilman (Study Abroad) Scholarship 2024 (deadline on 10/10/2024)
CUNY Macaulay Honor College: Friedman Transfer Scholars Program (FTSP) 2024 (deadline on 5/6/2024)
CCTOP (NYU Transfer Scholarship) Scholarship 2024 (deadline 4/1/2024)
Georgetown University Preferred Consideration Program 2024 (deadline on 3/15/2024)
The Georgetown University Preferred Consideration Program is an opportunity for LaGuardia Community College students who are interested in transferring to non-CUNY schools.
Each year, Georgetown University (https://www.georgetown.edu) extends a priority consideration to three exceptional students at LaGuardia Community …
AAPI Heritage Month 2023: Call for Performers
The AAPI cultural celebration this year will take place between 2:15pm-4:25pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ Cobblestone Stage). The sign-up form is at https://bit.ly/LG-AAPI2024. A small amount of honorarium is possible for professional performers, but unfortunately we cannot …
Nikkei Stock League’s visit to LaGuardia (3/20/2024)
A group of Japanese high school students who won a national virtual stock market competition (https://manabow.com/sl/result/24/) are visiting LaGuardia Community College on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. They are visiting LaGuardia to learn about college life in New York …
Japanese Option New Student Orientation (2/26/2024)
US-Japan Bridging Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship ($2,500-$4,500; deadline on 3/15/2024)
Temple University in Japan Transfer Workshop (3/8/2024)
Vassar College Explore Transfer Summer Program 2024 (deadline on 2/19/2024)
Kaplan Scholars Program 2024 (deadline: Summer 2024)
Fred Korematsu Day 2024 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)
Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution (https://korematsuinstitute.org) on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 honors the legacy of civil rights activist Fred T. Korematsu and his fight for racial equity, social justice, and human rights for all.…
Noguchi Museum: Open Call for Artist Banners 2024 (deadline on 2/4/2024)
Belle Zeller Scholarship 2024 ($5,000; >30cr, GPA 3.75; Deadline on 2/29/2024)
Yamaguchi in The New York Times’ list of “52 places to go in 2024”
The New York Times announces that the city of Yamaguchi as one of the The New York Times’ list of “52 places to go in 2024” destinations. The city is praised for its winding lanes, pottery kilns, coffee shops, oden …