What it expect in a non-job interview, exchange program?

Question:

Hi,
I am going for an Interview for an EDI Travel Award for Japan - http://www.eilireland.org/travel-awards?_fb_js_fbu=1005176513

What should I expect in the interview, what are the best ways to help me be successful, should I wear smart casual clothes? or Casual? (Im sure they wont be looking for a suit!)

Answer:

Dress nicely. No wrinkles, maybe a nice collared, pressed shirt (the kind you wear under a suit jacket) nice slacks, and dress shoes! Be sure to wear a new belt, not a beat up one!

Sell yourself! I don't mean prostitution. Emphasize your benefits, your positive traits. You work hard, you have studied, etc.

Are you being interviewed by a Japanese person? Look up customs in Japan, especially those that pertain to meeting someone. :) It will impress them if you bow the right way, and hand them your business card properly. If they give you a business card, be sure to read it (or pretend to if you can't read kana) before putting it away!

Just be impressive!