Welcome to The UBCRitsumeikan Academic Exchange Program

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Welcome toThe UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange
Program

• Dr. Ken Reeder, Academic Director
• Dr. Bill McMichael, LLED Coordinator

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Outline

• Meet the program staff
• Have a short tour of the UBC Vancouver campus
• Learn about the Rits 19 academic program
• Learn what to bring for computer support
• Learn about life in Vancouver and at UBC
• Ask questions and learn more

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Yokoso to UBC !
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The program staff welcomes you!
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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A research-intensive university
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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The UBC Vancouver Campus
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Program Components

• Optional Early Arrival Program in August
• Canadian culture, people, and English practice
• More details from International Education RU
• Core courses in Language Literacy Education
  (LLED)
• Nine core courses! See the brochure.
• Arts components
• Term One Intro to Canadian Studies
• Term Two Arts Studies/Geography
• Academic electives (by competition), 3-6
  credits, usually in Term 2.

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The Rits 19 Academic Year
Mid Term Break Feb 15-26, 2010
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List of Computer Accessories for UBC / Rits AEP
StudentsSome advice fromSanjeev Kaushik,Rits
Lab Manager
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a. Windows or Mac Restore / Operating System
disk.

• This can be Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac
  OSX. This is one of the easiest and quickest
  fixes for software problems.
• Note Order a disk for yourself if your new
  system did not come with one.

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b. RJ45 Networking cable at least 6 feet (2 m)
long
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c. Wireless Networking Key or Adapter

• If the laptop does not have a built-in wireless
  adapter then purchase a Wireless Networking Key
  or adapter.
• The brand name should be Linksys, and of 802.11G
  standard. If you cannot purchase the key in
  Japan, then the UBC / Rits AEP Lab Manager can
  purchase it for you for the market price. No
  other brands can be supported by our Lab.
  

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d. CD/ DVD Drives

• If your laptop does not have an internal CD /
  DVD drive then purchase an external one and make
  sure it works with your system.

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e. Memory Stick for Data Storage
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f. Old Computers?

• Please do not bring an old laptop or computer
  with you as they tend to fail a lot, and also can
  not run the applications required in the courses.

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Learn more about your program

• www.UBCRitsumeikan.com
• ken.reeder_at_ubc.ca

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LLED coursesfor Rits 19andLife at UBC and in
VancouverDr. Bill McMichael