The Sister Cities Association of Springfield (SCAS) is hosting a public information session for Springfield Area high school students interested in applying for a student exchange in Ashikaga, Japan this summer.
The first information session will be held via Zoom on Monday, December 19th at 6:00 PM: https://uis.zoom.us/j/83501352546?pwd=eXJZcDZpbkFGZExiRlB0dTU1M1FCUT09
Meeting ID: 835 0135 2546
Password: 358784
Springfield has been a Sister City to Ashikaga, Japan since 1990 and has been sponsoring student exchanges for 30 years. The 10-day exchange is a total immersion experience, including living with a Japanese family and attending school.
Applications will open on January 10th for the June 16-26, 2023