CIEE Summer Japanese Studies Program in Tokyo, Japan

Location: Japan: Tokyo

Term: Summer

Dates: 4 weeks: late July - late August

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Phone: 207-533-4000;
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Description

The summer Japanese Studies study abroad program in Tokyo, Japan at the CIEE Study Center at Sophia University is designed to provide students with a supportive learning environment while students attend two courses at the Summer Session for Asian Studies at Sophia University's Faculty of Liberal Arts. This program is ideal for students that wish to learn about Japanese culture, language, and society during a one month period while living in Asia's most dynamic cities.

Academic Program
Based at Sophia University, this program provides students a supportive environment in which to study at one of Japan's top-ranked universities while experiencing life in Tokyo. CIEE participants enroll in Sophia University's Summer Session of Asian Studies alongside Japanese and international students. The CIEE Resident Staff also organize a special orientation and various cultural activities designed to introduce students to the many different facets of Japanese society.

Academic Culture
Students enroll in two, two-hour courses held daily from Monday through Friday (and two Saturday sessions). Students should limit personal travel to nearby destinations on weekends and reserve more extensive travel until after the program has ended.

Highlights

  • Learn through a liberal arts and Japanese language curriculum integrated with daily excursions; outstanding introduction to Japanese society, culture, and language
  • Benefit from the CIEE student service and resource center at the CIEE Study Center, located on the Sophia University campus in the heart of downtown Tokyo
  • Visit the Meiji Shrine, Edo-Tokyo Museum, and contemporary and traditional Japanese arts events, including a tea ceremony and taiko drumming; cultural excursions outside of Tokyo; cultural reimbursement
Culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
To enhance cultural learning during the summer program, Sophia University arranges visits to the Meiji Shrine, the Edo-Tokyo Museum, and other events that give students exposure to traditional Japanese arts. Past events have included Noh, Kabuki, a tea ceremony, and flower arranging. In addition, CIEE arranges events with a contemporary focus such as excursions to Akihabara, the Ghibli Museum, and a Japanese baseball game.

Cultural Reimbursement Program
As a means of encouraging students to enrich their study abroad experience in Tokyo, CIEE offers a Cultural Reimbursement Program, which reimburses students for participating in local cultural activities. This may include covering the costs of tickets to Japanese movies, traditional Japanese music concerts and theater, and visits to local museums and historic places of interest.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, housing and breakfast (hotel option), orientation, full-time program leadership and support, local commuter pass, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

*Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most meals on weekends.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • Non U.S. citizens should contact CIEE prior to applying for this program. There may be restrictions on participation due to Japanese immigration regulations.
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Japan

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
  • Other
CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947

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