This course, offered by the University of Victoria Continuing Studies (UVic), explores the nervous system's response to stress and how the mind and body react. You will gain an understanding of the mechanisms of stress responses, deepen your understanding of your own reaction patterns, and learn practical methods for maintaining mental and physical balance in daily life.
For program details, please see below.
■ Participating Universities
University of Victoria (UVic) Continuing Studies, Canada
Content
- How the nervous system influences everyday stress responses
- Understanding stress responses such as feeling overwhelmed, overreacting, and becoming lethargic.
- Understanding why I react in that way
- Practical methods to support self-regulation and recovery of mind and body in daily life.
*Details of the course content:Understanding Stress Responses – The Nervous System in Everyday Life
*Recommended English proficiency level: CEFR B2 to C1
■Format: Live [3 sessions (6 hours total)]
■Date and Time (Japan Standard Time)
2026年10月2日・9日・16日（金）午前 8時～10時
■ Course fee
92.40 CAD (approximately 10,920 yen)
*Rates are as of March 24, 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 2,100Yen
*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17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
