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PROTÉGÉS Issue no. 3 | 2022
PROTÉGÉS
Summer Enrichment Programme: Kwansei
Gakuin University, Japan

By Annur Ainan Razali
The Summer Enrichment Programme (SEP) collaborated
with the Faculty of Built Environment and UMCHRC to
receive twelve architecture students from the Kwansei
Gakuin University, Japan. The aim of the programme was
to introduce the students to Malaysian architecture and to
sharpen their English proficiency during their visit to UM. In
the span of two weeks from 15th to 26th of August 2022,
the Japanese students visited important sites in and
around Kuala Lumpur after their English classes. They also
went to Melaka for a two day trip.

The field trips planned by the Faculty of Built Environment
and UMCHRC introduced the students to the colonial and
modern architecture of Rumah Tangsi, Kuala Lumpur
Railway Station, Central Market, KLCC, Saloma Bridge and
several other places in Kuala Lumpur. Along with this, the
students were exposed to the rich and diverse cultures of
Malaysia through the activities prepared by i-Smart
Buddies such as a cultural exchange night which included
traditional dances, games and food.

SEPvrUM Tottori University Outbound

Experience: A virtual experience

By Nurin Hadirah Sabella binti Hisham

Virtual Tour Session being conducted
The Summer Enrichment Programme Virtual Mobility, The two courses "Malaysia as a Multicultural Society"
commonly known as SEPvrUM, is an annual virtual conducted by Professor Chan and "Japanese Language
programme that opens up the chances to dive into and Culture Class" conducted by Professor Ikeda were
Malaysian culture while enhancing and developing beneficial for both Malaysian and Japanese students as
English language skills. This time, SEPvrUM was they learnt about the countries, their culture, etiquettes,
conducted with a total of 7 students from Tottori behaviour and traditions. Language often proved to be a
University, Japan, alongside 12 i-Smart Buddies from the barrier in communication but the students managed to
members of Global Network Club. The programme was overcome it by listening and trying to understand each
conducted from 22nd to 26th August 2022. Despite the other patiently. The students exchanged perspectives and
short span of time, each moment was spent efficiently; the opinions during breakout room sessions. i-Smart Buddies
i-Smart Buddies cooperated and worked together to also organized games and activities like a virtual tour of
ensure that the programme ran smoothly and fruitfully for UM and a Hometown Sharing session to strengthen the
the Japanese students. bonds with the Japanese students.
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