International Center organized Global Discussion Camp (GDC) in August 2024.

Global Discussion Camp 2024

Global Discussion Camp (GDC)* was held in a hybrid format, combining online and face-to-face activities in August 2024.
Students from strategic partners and students from Tokyo Metropolitan University(TMU) were divided into four groups. Based on pre-set themes, they engaged in lively discussions through online and in-person group activities, field studies and presentations in Tokyo.

*GDC is an extracurricular international education program held by TMU and strategic partners. The international students from strategic partners invited by TMU to Tokyo. They present and discuss pre-set themes with students from TMU.

GDC THEME

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Group Topic 1: Youth and Social Exclusion
Group Topic 2: Service Robot
Group Topic 3: DEI and Inclusive Leadership
Group Topic 4: Diversity of sexuality in physical education and sports

DATE & PROGRAM

Date	Program
August 2	Orientation (online) *After the general orientation, students met in groups and worked on preparatory assignments provided for each topic.
August 19	・Short Lecture from Group Instructors ・Welcome Lunch ・Group Work
August 20 to 22	・Thematic Field Study ・Thematic Lessons and Speeches ・Group Work ・Presentation preparation
August 23	・Presentations by each group ・Farewell Lunch

*TMU students took an English for Studying Abroad course (seminar skill improvement) in preparation for participation in the above program.

PARTICIPANTS

・Tokyo Metropolitan University(Japan): 8 students
・University of Leicester(England): 3 students
・University of Seoul(South Korea): 4 students
・University of Malaya(Malaysia): 4 students

PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (TMU)

・Executive Director of International Center, Professor Masayoshi Noguchi; Associate Professor Sae Shimauchi, from International Center
・Members of the International Affairs Office

GROUP INSTRUCTORS

・Associate Professor Shinichi Murota, from Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University
・Professor Naoyuki Takesue, from Faculty of Systems Design, Tokyo Metropolitan University
・Associate Professor Soyeon Kim, from Faculty of International Social Sciences, Gakushuin University
・Adjunct Assistant Researcher Shin Fujiyama, from Diversity Promotion Office

Comments from participating students

It's a really great opportunity to interact with a variety of students! You should try!!
(Comment from a TMU student. Originally written in Japanese.)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Be brave and join the program! You will definitely get something out of it!
(Comment from a TMU student. Originally written in Japanese.)

It was the best 5 days of my life! If you are not sure whether to apply or not, please definitely apply‼︎ You will make friends for life. Even if you are not good at English, you can communicate with people around you if you show your attitude to communicate. I have developed a good relationship with them.
(Comment from a TMU student. Originally written in Japanese.)

The week was very educational, I also appreciated that we were able to learn about the other themes through the other groups presentations.

I was totally satisfied with this program. Thank you for providing us such a nice opportunity.

I enjoyed the discussion camp. I got to meet new people and visit the beautiful country of Japan!

Field Study (Around Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku)