International exchange that is close to home
Develop a truly global perspective.
Osaka, where Faculty of Global Nursing is located, is a place where a diverse range of people come and go on a daily basis.
There are activities and events aimed at international exchange. Students and faculty are actively involved,
By learning about and experiencing diverse ways of thinking and values, students develop a truly global sensibility.
Extracurricular Activities
"At the Parent and Child Plaza
Health Education Activities
In September 2023, eight fourth-year students Faculty of Global Nursing completed an integrated nursing internship at the "Parent and Child Plaza" run by the nonprofit organization pokkapoka, a women's and childcare support group based in Osaka City. During the internship, they provided health education to women raising children. This initiative is carried out every year in collaboration between the internship instructor and students, with the hope that women raising children will put their own needs first, as they tend to prioritize their children and put their own needs on the back burner.
Exchange meeting with international students-Improve your intercultural communication skills-
University of Adelaide, Australia
Exchange meeting with short-term international students
In February 2024, eight short-term exchange students from our partner university, the University of Adelaide in Australia, visited the Sakura Shukugawa Campus and held an exchange event with students. The students were introduced to the faculties of Otemae University in English, and had an exciting time interacting with each other. They enjoyed interacting with each other while making full use of their English. Finally, they had a campus tour of the Sakura Shukugawa Campus. Although it was a short time, it was a fruitful time for both parties.
With international students at Sakura Shukugawa Campus
Networking Event
In December 2022, we welcomed nine international students studying at the Sakura Shukugawa Campus to the Osaka Otemae Campus for an exchange event. In the first part, after self-introductions, students from Faculty of Global Nursing presented a document titled "Life as a Nursing Student," and then split into groups to interact through free talk. In the second part, we went to Osaka Castle, where students from our university and international students enjoyed interacting with each other while looking around at exhibits and learning about Japanese history and culture.
With Korean exchange students
Networking Event
In October 2022, we invited five Korean exchange students currently accepted at the Sakura Shukugawa Campus to the Osaka Otemae Campus for a social gathering. After self-introductions, the students split into groups for a campus tour and a festival, and finally had a roundtable discussion. We could see the students eagerly trying to speak the Korean they knew, making it a very meaningful social gathering.
"Town Health Center" Project-Volunteer activities through collaboration between students and faculty-
Nursing students participate
"Town Health Center" Project
The "Town Health Center" project was launched by Professor Junko Yamamoto of our faculty in collaboration with our faculty members across the boundaries of nursing specialties. The first one was held at Dairenji Temple in June 2022. The students who participated were able to experience firsthand how nursing care is provided in a variety of settings.
Part 2: "Town Health Center"
The second "Town Health Center" project will be held in June 2023. Six students applied to volunteer and worked at three locations: Jokoji Temple (Higashimikuni, Osaka), Sakai City West Library (Otori, Sakai), and Hattori Nursing Center (Hattori Tenjin, Toyonaka). Through measuring blood pressure and grip strength and communicating with the subjects, students enjoyed the project, which they saw as a great opportunity to learn about the role of nurses in the community. Faculty members formed project teams and worked closely together, utilizing their expertise in each field.
"Let's all be healthy together!" project-Towards the realization of the SDGs-
Multinational mom and dad social gathering
In order to achieve the SDGs, Professor Naoko Nishimura of our faculty launched the "Let's all be healthy together!" project, which aims to contribute to society through planning, implementation, and evaluation, with students from our university at the center. In October 2022, an event will be held for multinational mothers and fathers living in Osaka to interact in the local area.
Participating in charity events
-Contributing to society while having fun-
Charity Event
Participating in the Osaka Great Santa Run
The "Osaka Great Santa Run" was held at Osaka Castle Park. It was a charity event in which a portion of the entry fee from runners dressed as Santa Claus will be donated to children with illnesses as Christmas gifts. Many students from our faculty participated.
Charity walking event
"Buddy Walk KANSAI"
Join
The event was held under the motto "Everyone is different, it's okay." The purpose of the event was to promote understanding, acceptance, and advocacy for Down Syndrome. Students participated as volunteer staff, helping set up the venue and run the booths.*We were unable to participate in 2020-2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I plan to be more active in the future.
English Presentation
Contest2nd Place Winner
In December 2019, a team of three first-year students from our faculty won second place out of 18 schools at the Student English Presentation Contest, an opportunity for students to improve their skills as they look to succeed in global society.
Appreciation to medical workers
Illumination
The illumination was organized based on a suggestion from students to convey gratitude to the medical institutions that accept students for off-campus training and other activities even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Messages from the students to medical workers are also posted.
Osaka Castle Park Night Run
In October 2019, faculty and staff from our faculty participated in the event to deepen exchanges with the local community where our campus is located. The number of foreign runners participating in this event, where participants run while watching the illuminated Osaka Castle, is increasing every year.
At the Kobe Foreign Resident Support Center
Play handbells!
The clubs we had at the time, "Clown & Diversity Lab" and "Korean Culture Research Club," participated in a Christmas party held in December 2019. We performed the handbells we had practiced for the event, livening up the party.
