Our Second Insights into East Asia Day at the University of St Andrews
Our UK and Ireland Co-ordinator for Ambright Education Group and the Ambassador Year in China Programme is looking forward immensely to revisiting the University of St Andrews on 4th March to offer an expanded 'Insights into East Asia Day', with rich discussion and East Asian-style refreshments - warm thanks to the superb St Andrews team for inviting us back for a second 'Insights' event after our first in September 2019. Talented St Andrews students, alumni and members of the community who would like to take part are invited to review the following schedule:
St Andrews Insights into East Asia Day Schedule
Date: 4th March 2020
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue: The University of St Andrews Careers Centre, 6 St Mary's Place, St Andrews
11 a.m. to 12 noon - East Asian Tea Reception and Drop-in Session
No appointment necessary - if you're studying northeast Asian cultures or are simply curious to explore opportunities in the Chinese-speaking world, South Korea or Japan, come along to enjoy East Asian-style refreshments, including an array of typical teas, and chat about career and study opportunities in the region with the UK and Ireland co-ordinator for Shanghai-headquartered Ambright Education Group and the Ambassador Year in China Programme. We are particularly keen to meet talented St Andrews students who intend to apply for the role of Educational Ambassador for the September 2020 AYC programme (goayc.org), as well as other roles with Shanghai-headquartered Ambright Education Group (http://en.ambrightgroup.com/site/about).
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Opportunities in China
Find out about opportunities with Shanghai-headquartered Ambright Education Group and the Ambassador Year in China Programme - including the unique role of Educational Ambassador. This stimulating and informative session will include an efficient overview of the AYC programme, a guided tour of China to put placements in geographical and cultural context, insights into living and working in the Chinese-speaking world, plus brief Q&A.
2 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. - Daily Life in Japan
This interactive slideshow and rich cross-cultural discussion facilitated by a former JET Programme participant offers insights into Japanese culture and society, from temples and Zen gardens to etiquette for visiting a new acquaintance at home in Japan. Come along to contribute to the discussion and find out about work and funded study opportunities that may offer you an outlet for deepening and cultivating your interest.
2.45 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. - Explore South Korean Culture
Find out more about what makes South Korean culture distinctive in this visually appealing mini-lecture. The talk is expected to use a fortress-hopping tour of South Korea, with eight stops, starting in the north at Suwon and venturing south to Jinju, as a window on to South Korean history, culture and society. The mini-lecture includes a roundup of work and funded study opportunities in South Korea.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Individual appointments
Talented St Andrews students, alumni and members of the community are invited to pre-book individual discussions (10 minutes per appointment) to discuss applying to live and work in northeast Asia - particularly if you are interested in applying for the role of Educational Ambassador on the September 2020 Ambassador Year in China Programme or would like to apply for other roles with Ambright Education Group (e.g. bilingual specialist teacher).
