Enrichment

All Scholars in the Japan and China groups are required to participate in a series of enrichment activities related to Asia. These activities are designed to prepare students for the study tours and to provide information on careers related to Asia. Some of these learning opportunities focus on leadership skills and team-building. Others are linked to specific themes or experiences planned for the study tour itinerary. The activities may include brown-bag lunches with experts, academic presentations on Asian culture, team-building workshops, information gatherings, or field trips to exhibits, restaurants or the offices of professionals working in Asia-related fields.

The enrichment activities are scheduled throughout the academic year, with the majority of activities during the Spring semester. In addition to the required enrichment activities, Kansas/Asia Scholars are also invited to participate, as optional additional enrichment, in a range of relevant events presented by the Center for East Asian Studies.

Examples of the enrichment activities for the Japan group have included:

A visit to a Japanese restaurant, with a discussion on Japanese dining etiquette
A presentation of a Japanese tea ceremony
A round table discussion of selections of Japanese literature and films
Team-building exercises

Examples of the enrichment activities for the China group have included:
A meal at a Chinese restaurant with an entrepreneur specializing in business with China
A visit to an acupuncture clinic
A dicussion on environmental issues in China led by an environmental scientist with expertise in China
Team-building exercies