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Asian Youth Forum (AYF 13) Developing Leaders for the 21st Century January 27 – February 2, 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand < http://asianyouthforum.wix.com/ayf13 > AYF Chair: Kip Cates (Tottori University, Japan) Host Organization: Thai TESOL The Asian Youth Forum is part of the Pan-Asian Consortium on Language Teaching (PAC)
INVITATION TO JOIN
(Apply by October 24)
WHAT:
A 1-week international youth conference which brings together college-aged students from across Asia for academic seminars and cross-cultural workshops.
WHY:
To promote Asian awareness, international understanding, intercultural communication and leadership skills through the use of English-as-a-global-language.
WHO:
College students (age 18 – 25) from countries in Asia. Students should have a good proficiency in English and an interest in Asian peoples, cultures and countries. Delegations are planned from Japan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Philippines & Russia.
WHEN:
Our 13th Asian Youth Forum will be held from January 27 – February 2, 2015.
WHERE:
AYF 13 will be held in the historic city of Bangkok, Thailand at either Thammasat University or Srinakarinwirote University.
HOSTS:
Pan-Asian Consortium (PAC) Thai TESOL Association
COSTS:
AYF participants must pay two costs: (1) roundtrip travel expenses from their homes to Bangkok, Thailand (2) a participation fee of US $250 (for AYF program, meals & accommodation)
TO APPLY:
For more information on AYF 13 or to apply, go to our website and download an application form:
DEADLINE:
The final deadline for AYF applications is October 24th. Please apply early!
AYF HISTORY:
Past AYF events have been held in Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, Manila and Vladivostok.
AYF 2015 Jan. 27 (Tue) ! Students arrive in Bangkok (Registration, Orientation) SCHEDULE !!!!!!Jan. 28 (Wed) ! Day 1 of AYF Program (Opening, City Tour, Welcome Party) !!!!!!!!!!!Jan. 29 (Thu) ! Day 2 of AYF Program (Academic & Social Events + PAC) Jan. 30 (Fri) ! Day 3 of AYF Program Jan. 31 (Sat) ! Day 4 of AYF Program Feb. 1 (Sun) ! Day 5 of AYF Program Feb. 2 (Mon) ! Participants return home
AYF Chair:
(Academic & Social Events + PAC) (Academic & Social Events + PAC) (Fieldtrips, Excursions, Farewell Party)
Prof. Kip A. Cates Tottori University, Faculty of Regional Sciences, Japan Contact:
INVITATION TO TEACHERS
! English language teachers or teaching associations in Asia are invited to send or bring students to AYF 13 in Bangkok. ! Contact AYF Chair Kip Cates (above) for more information.
! The Asian Youth Forum (AYF) is a non-profit all-volunteer international exchange program based in Japan. ! AYF has been active in Asian youth exchange since its founding in 1999. See our website for more information.
