Brothers: Rakuno Gakuen University

This episode features the partnership between Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Rakuno Gakuen University. The partnership involves an exchange program where veterinary nursing students from both universities have the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations, visit labs, attend lectures, and engage in cultural activities. The goal is to expose students to different approaches to veterinary medicine and promote research and cultural exchange. The partnership benefits both institutions by providing students with a global perspective and fostering collaboration. The success of the partnership is attributed to the dedication and open-mindedness of the faculty involved. Communication is maintained through email and apps like Line, and the relationship is described as fruitful and brotherly. The best part of the partnership is the opportunity to meet new people and learn about different practices in veterinary medicine. The advice for developing a global partnership is to have patience, openness, and a drive to maintain close relationships. More information about the universities and programs can be found on the PVM Global Engagement website and social media channels.

Keywords

partnership, exchange program, veterinary medicine, cultural exchange, global perspective, collaboration, communication, dedication, open-mindedness, fruitful, brotherly, veterinary nursing, clinical rotations, labs, lectures, cultural activities, practices, patience, openness

Takeaways

• The partnership between Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Rakuno University involves an exchange program for veterinary nursing students.
• The program exposes students to different approaches to veterinary medicine and promotes research and cultural exchange.
• The partnership benefits both institutions by providing students with a global perspective and fostering collaboration.
• The success of the partnership is attributed to the dedication and open-mindedness of the faculty involved.
• Communication is maintained through email and apps like Line, and the relationship is described as fruitful and brotherly.
• The best part of the partnership is the opportunity to meet new people and learn about different practices in veterinary medicine.
• Developing a global partnership requires patience, openness, and a drive to maintain close relationships.

Helpful Links

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Global Engagement 

Rakuno Gakuen University

Purdue University Giving 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:06 The Mission of the Program

04:34 Origin Story and Partnership Development

07:03 Combining Superpowers and Benefits of the Relationship

10:11 Success Factors and Lessons Learned

12:00 Logistics and Communication in a Long-Distance Relationship

16:05 Lightning Round: Rapid Fire Questions

21:01 Advice for Developing Global Partnerships

24:31 Where to Learn More