Self-care is often thought of as something "special" or "a luxury," but in reality, it's an important habit to incorporate into your daily life. Let's learn self-care techniques to protect our mental health, establish our own boundaries, and balance our energy!
For program details, please see below.
■ Participating Universities
University of Victoria (UVic) Continuing Studies, Canada
Content
- The true meaning of self-care (understanding it not as a "reward," but as a daily practice)
- A realistic and sustainable approach to self-care that supports mental health
- The Importance of Healthy Boundaries
- Basic principles of daily energy management
- Specific methods for practicing self-care habits that you can easily maintain.
*Details of the course content:Everyday Self-Care That Actually Works
*Recommended English proficiency level: CEFR B2 to C1
■Format: Live [1 session]
■Date and Time (Japan Standard Time)
2026年9月25日（金） 午前 5時～8時［全3時間］
■ Course fee
50.40 CAD (approximately 5,900 yen)
*Rates are as of March 21, 2026.
Hirosaki University will subsidize approximately 80% of the tuition fees.
Tuition fee subsidy process
① Internal application
Applied to Hirosaki University → Approved as a participant after review.
② UVicRegister and pay
After approval, register with UVic Continuing Studies, confirm that the application status is "Open," and pay the full course fee (credit card payment; keep your receipt).
* Courses marked "Full / Waitlisted" are not available for registration.
*Please note that course dates and times on the UVic Continuing Studies website are displayed in Victoria (BC, Canada) time, so please convert them to Japan Standard Time before checking.
③ Course completion
Take an online course and obtain proof of completion (certificate of completion, certificate of attendance, digital badge, etc.).
4 Subsidy application
Submit your receipt and proof of enrollment to Hirosaki University → 80% of tuition fees will be subsidized.
If it becomes eligible for a subsidy from Hirosaki University,➡ Student burden: approximately 1,100Yen
*The amount will fluctuate depending on the exchange rate.
■Eligible persons (Those who meet all the requirements are eligible)
1. Undergraduate or graduate students of Hirosaki University
2. Individuals who are enthusiastic about international exchange and are working to improve their language skills.
3. Those who can cooperate with a survey to be conducted after the completion of the program.
4. Those who attend online classes and actively engage in assignments and other tasks.
■ Recruitment period
学内申込み期限：2026年8月3日（月）17時00分
*This course may reach its capacity, so please register as soon as possible.
■ Number of applicants
First 3 people
■Documents to be submitted
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Please download the pledge form (PDF) from the link below.
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Student ID PDF (front side)
■ How to apply
- Please download and fill out the necessary documents from the link above and upload them to the application form.
Contact
Email:ryugaku@hirosaki-u.ac.jp Phone: 0172-39-3875
