A student from Tohoku Institute of Technology participated in the “ELL (English Language Learning) 2026” program held at Centennial College in Canada, an academic partner institution of TohTech.

From August 27 to September 19, the student attended English classes and experienced Canadian culture and customs through daily life in Canada.

Through classes and university-organized events, the student interacted with students from various countries and built friendships.By actively engaging in conversations in English, the student also developed practical communication skills.

This experience increased the student’s motivation to continue studying English and inspired a new goal of pursuing a long-term study abroad opportunity in the future.

Two Tohtech students participated in a short-term study abroad program at the Brighton campus of The English Language Centre (ELC), a language school with which Tohtech maintains a friendly relationship, during the summer vacation.
From August 18 to September 5, the students spent approximately three weeks attending English classes and experiencing British culture and daily life through homestays.

During the program, they interacted with international students from various countries through pair work, lunchtime conversations, and after-school activities. By sharing their languages, food cultures, and daily customs, they deepened their understanding of different cultures and values. Through their homestays and daily experiences in the UK, they also learned about British lifestyles and experienced differences between Japan and the UK, including local townscapes and historic buildings.

For the students, this program was a valuable opportunity to recognize the challenges of communicating in English and identify areas for improvement. It also helped them deepen their understanding of different cultures and develop greater motivation to continue studying English.

Four Tohtech students, one from the Faculty of Engineering and three from the Faculty of Life Design, participated in the “TNI Summer Program 2026,” hosted by our academic partner institution, the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology.

The nine-day program was held from Monday, 17 August to Tuesday, 25 August. Through interaction with local students and participation in various cultural activities, they gained a deeper understanding of Thai culture and lifestyle. They experienced the importance of communication beyond language barriers by using English and gestures to express themselves.

They also discovered differences in food culture, water safety, and traffic conditions, while enjoying the opportunity to connect with local students through sports. This experience broadened their international perspectives and inspired them to pursue further language studies and future study abroad opportunities.