Representatives from five universities: (from left) Whisenant of Tulane Univ., Moran of Carnegie Mellon Univ., Cook of Colorado School of Mines, Wilcox of Thomas Jefferson Univ. and Miller of DePaul Univ.
A delegation of study abroad professionals from five prestigious U.S. universities visited Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) between June 5 and June 9, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen ties between the universities and TUJ, as well as to enhance cross-cultural understanding that will greatly benefit their students’ college experience in Japan. All five universities have already sent their students to study at TUJ, with one of the institutions sending more than 10 students in one semester.
During their visit, representatives from five universities — Emily Moran of Carnegie Mellon University, Cara Miller of DePaul University, Mary Cook of Colorado School of Mines, Mike Whisenant of Tulane University and Madeleine Wilcox of Thomas Jefferson University — met with TUJ Dean Matthew Wilson and Senior Associate Dean Chie Kato, along with other senior members of the university’s faculty and administration. The university representatives expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome received and their gratitude for the opportunity to experience the vibrant academic environment at TUJ.
Beyond the academic realm, the delegates were impressed by TUJ’s close ties with the local community since TUJ moved to in Setagaya City, Tokyo, in 2019.
Madeleine Wilcox, director of Study Away Programs at Thomas Jefferson University, said: “TUJ is an incredibly welcoming campus and it’s very integrated into the local community. I’m thrilled to see how close it is to local universities. Our students will have numerous opportunities to engage with the local community and experience Japanese culture, and also receive the support from TUJ that is familiar to what they have experienced in the United States.”
The delegates attended classes taught by TUJ professors, gaining insight into the high caliber of instruction at the university. They recognized the dedication and expertise of TUJ’s faculty and administrators in delivering quality education to students. Cara Miller, study abroad advisor at DePaul University, expressed her enthusiasm for sending DePaul students to Tokyo to study at TUJ. “I was impressed by the diversity of the student body on campus, seeing that 40% are Japanese, 40% are American and the remaining 20% are international students from all over,” Miller said. She added that she believed that this diverse environment fostered a genuine multicultural experience, allowing students to develop intercultural competencies.
Furthermore, Miller commented that she was impressed with the administrators at TUJ and their level of dedication and passion in supporting students. “I was so impressed with the people who are working here because you can tell that they are international education administrators who really care passionately about what they do and making a positive impact on students’ lives,” she said.
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