STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM JAPAN Okayama University
ABOUT THE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY • Available spring or academic year. • Undergraduate student • Easy transfer of credits • Good academic standing (2.5 GPA) • On-campus accommodations • One year’s residency at Chatham • No language requirement for English speaking students • Exchange Partner (you pay Chatham tuition) APPLICATION DEADLINES AND PROGRAM DATES WHY OKAYAMA? SPRING 2016 TERM The city of Okayama was founded over 400 years ago to support Okayama-jo (Castle), the only black castle in Japan. Okayama Castle Application Deadline December 15, 2015 is surrounded by Korakuen, one of the three great gardens of Japan. Entry Date April 2016 The city’s “Culture Zone” boasts art galleries, museums and excellent restaurants. The prefecture has beautiful mountains, many famous onzen (hot spring baths), and the Seto Ohashi Bridge, the longest two-tiered ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 bridge system in the world. Application Deadline April 15, 2016 STUDY AT OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY Entry Date October 2016 Student life at Okayama University offers authentic experiences in Japanese education as well as in Japanese culture and lifestyle. Students are offered a wide range of academic, athletic and cultural activities that provide a taste of what it is like to study and live in Japan amongst its people. Upon arrival to Okayama University, students will be met and welcomed by their student tutor(s). Tutors aid students in adjusting to their new life in Okayama, course registration, understanding class schedules, assistance in learning and practicing the Japanese language and shopping.
0715 ESTIMATED COSTS
SPRING 2016 AY 2016 Tuition & Chatham Chatham Fees Tuition Tuition
Housing ¥ 100,000 ¥ 200,000
Additional $3,000 $6,000 Expenses Chatham tuition Chatham tuition Total + $4,000 + $8,000
These prices are an estimate and are subject to change. The Okayama University program is an exchange, meaning students pay Chatham tuition and fees. Housing and board will be paid directly to Okayama University. “Additional expenses” is an ACADEMICS estimate for meals, entertainment, transportation, Okayama University, one of Japan’s preeminent universities, has 11 and personal allowance. Airfare is not included in faculties and 7 graduate schools. An extensive curriculum is offered to either the additional expenses or total estimated exchange students in English in addition to courses offered in Japanese cost of the program. as a second language. Many of the offered courses are to encourage an understanding of Japanese culture, customs, and social backgrounds. Students are responsible for all other expenses Classes integrate the exchange students with the rest of the local student such as airfare, transportation, visa fees, books, population at Okayama University. Students can also take courses specific and personal allowance. Chatham is committed to to their major. Students can participate in independent study to conduct being as transparent as possible with respect to a research project on a specific theme or to study a specific subject/ our study abroad financial arrangements. Financial topic related to a student’s major field of study in collaboration with an transactions and business dealings are fully Okayama University professor. disclosed. Foreign currencies can be converted at www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ STUDENT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES Okayama University offers a host of diverse student clubs, societies and activities. These clubs create great opportunities for exchange students to interact with Japanese and other international students. Some of the clubs offered include American football, tea ceremony, Japanese traditional music, kendo, judo, bowling, swimming, horseback riding. All clubs meet on a regular basis, and offer activities and events for students to participate in. International students are welcomed and are encouraged to join a club or society to meet local students, as well as to improve their command of Japanese language.
ACCOMMODATIONS Exchange students will be assigned at Kuwanoki Dormitory on the Tsushima Campus. It is located a convenient distance from shopping facilities. Residents of Kuwanoki can enjoy the amenities of the common facilities, including a conversation hall, library, and a Japanese-style room. It accommodates 150 residents in total. All rooms are equipped with a private kitchen, a toilet and a bathtub, a bed, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, air conditioner/heater and free internet service.
CONTACT INFORMATION More information about the program can be obtained from the Office of OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS International Affairs. Falk Hall, Room 003 412-365-2714 Printed on recycled paper.