Closing Ceremony of the First Short Online Program Delivered by the University of Santiago, Chile to Chiba University Students
On April 4th, the University of Santiago, Chile, carried out the closing ceremony for its first short online program, delivered to students of Chiba University, Japan, and supported by the Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC).
During the ceremony, Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of JAPOLAC, offered congratulations to the students and faculty of both institutions for the successful culmination of the program. He commended Japanese students for their dedication to learning about Chile, including its key industrial sectors such as mining, winemaking, salmon farming, and forestry. Dr. Diaz underscored the significance of this educational initiative in promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, as well as fostering meaningful interactions between Japanese and Chilean students.
Moreover, Dr. Diaz highlighted the integration of digital tools and processes into education, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and its positive impact to expand international academic collaboration. He mentioned that this short online program will pave the way for deeper academic cooperation between Chiba University and the University of Santiago.
These short online programs are carefully coordinated by JAPOLAC to provide practical knowledge to Japanese students, encouraging them to pursue further educational opportunities in Latin American and Caribbean countries. They also offer a valuable opportunity for students to engage in international communication in English language. Ultimately, these programs serve as a good example of international academic collaboration, enriching the educational experiences of students.
The closing ceremony counted on the presence of His Excellency Ricardo Rojas, Ambassador of Chile to Japan, Dr. Hiroaki Ozawa, Vice-President for Education and International Affairs at Chiba University, and Dr. Cesar Ross, Director of the Asian Study Nucleus (ASN) and Senior Researcher at the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Santiago, Chile.