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Welcome to Asia Asia
ith more than four interest in Eastern thought, the billion people and humanities, linguistics, and W sixty percent of the political science, but the region Earth’s population, Asia is the is also an important destination world’s most populous conti- for business students wanting nent. It encompasses a large to combine regional studies geographic area and an enor- with internships. Boston Col- mous variety of countries that lege students wishing to study in are distinct in language, history, Asia can choose from a variety politics, and religion. Japan of programs, each with an array and South Korea are among of English-taught courses. Pro- the world’s most advanced eco- grams sites are located in Bei- nomies, while China and India jing, Hong Kong, Kathmandu, have gained great economic Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and strength and will likely acquire Tokyo. Students can enroll in even more economic and politi- comprehensive institutions, cal prominence in the future. such as Sophia University, or in The many opportunities and smaller programs such as the challenges of globalization are Center for Buddhist Studies. No most visible and pronounced matter what students’ academic in Asia. and personal interests entail, they will find a suitable program The rich traditions of Asia are in Asia. attractive for students with an Office of International Programs House Hovey Avenue 140 Commonwealth MA 02467–3926 Chestnut Hill, Design by Erinkate O’Donnell and Progressive Print Solutions Last updated 8/2011
boston college Office of International Programs boston college
Welcome to Asia Asia
ith more than four interest in Eastern thought, the billion people and humanities, linguistics, and W sixty percent of the political science, but the region Earth’s population, Asia is the is also an important destination world’s most populous conti- for business students wanting nent. It encompasses a large to combine regional studies geographic area and an enor- with internships. Boston Col- mous variety of countries that lege students wishing to study in are distinct in language, history, Asia can choose from a variety politics, and religion. Japan of programs, each with an array and South Korea are among of English-taught courses. Pro- the world’s most advanced eco- grams sites are located in Bei- nomies, while China and India jing, Hong Kong, Kathmandu, have gained great economic Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and strength and will likely acquire Tokyo. Students can enroll in even more economic and politi- comprehensive institutions, cal prominence in the future. such as Sophia University, or in The many opportunities and smaller programs such as the challenges of globalization are Center for Buddhist Studies. No most visible and pronounced matter what students’ academic in Asia. and personal interests entail, they will find a suitable program The rich traditions of Asia are in Asia. attractive for students with an Office of International Programs House Hovey Avenue 140 Commonwealth MA 02467–3926 Chestnut Hill, Design by Erinkate O’Donnell and Progressive Print Solutions Last updated 8/2011
boston college Office of International Programs boston college
Welcome to Asia Asia
ith more than four interest in Eastern thought, the billion people and humanities, linguistics, and W sixty percent of the political science, but the region Earth’s population, Asia is the is also an important destination world’s most populous conti- for business students wanting nent. It encompasses a large to combine regional studies geographic area and an enor- with internships. Boston Col- mous variety of countries that lege students wishing to study in are distinct in language, history, Asia can choose from a variety politics, and religion. Japan of programs, each with an array and South Korea are among of English-taught courses. Pro- the world’s most advanced eco- grams sites are located in Bei- nomies, while China and India jing, Hong Kong, Kathmandu, have gained great economic Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and strength and will likely acquire Tokyo. Students can enroll in even more economic and politi- comprehensive institutions, cal prominence in the future. such as Sophia University, or in The many opportunities and smaller programs such as the challenges of globalization are Center for Buddhist Studies. No most visible and pronounced matter what students’ academic in Asia. and personal interests entail, they will find a suitable program The rich traditions of Asia are in Asia. attractive for students with an Office of International Programs House Hovey Avenue 140 Commonwealth MA 02467–3926 Chestnut Hill, Design by Erinkate O’Donnell and Progressive Print Solutions Last updated 8/2011
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Program Highlights University of Hong Kong tokyo The Program www.hku.hk/ The Philippines Singapore • English-taught courses Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong With a population of over twelve million, The Philippines is comprised of over 7000 is- Singapore is one of the world’s four city- BC students take courses at either Seoul • Intensive Chinese language training is the city’s oldest tertiary institution. Ranked Tokyo is a dynamic and cosmopolitan capital lands in the western Pacific Ocean, with a total states and Southeast Asia’s smallest nation. National University or Sogang University. city that is not only the seat of the emperor, population of nearly ninety million. Due to its Located at the Malay Peninsula’s tip, Singa- • Extensive study trips among the top twenty-five universities in Seoul National University • Internships are available the world and first in Asia, HKU is a public but also Japan’s center of business, finance, past colonization by Spain and subsequent oc- pore is the busiest port in the world. With a en.snu.ac.kr institution with a multinational student body culture, fashion, and entertainment. Tokyo is cupation by the U.S., the Philippines retains a population of about 5 million people, Singa- Established in 1946, Seoul National of over 22,000. With English as its official a city of ultramodern skyscrapers that stand Western influence in its culture, religion, and pore is culturally diverse, has a safe environ- University (SNU) is South Korea’s leading hong kong language of instruction, course offerings adjacent to ancient shrines and temples, for Buddhist Studies of Center Courtesy language, and is considered one of the world’s ment, and boasts a high standard of living. higher education institution and one of the
The Great Wall, China, courtesy of Bernd Widdig The Great Wall, Located on the southern coast of China, include the humanities as well as natural and and it abounds with museums, restaurants, “Next Eleven” economies. The Program foremost research universities in the world. Hong Kong has a population of seven million social sciences. The program is suitable for theaters, festivals, and sports activities. www.nie.edu.sg Nepal Boasting a student body of 31,000, SNU has and is one of Asia’s most vibrant and exciting most students, especially those concentrating manila China The Program Bordering China and India, Nepal has a great The National Institute of Education (NIE), a a high standard of instruction and research. cities. It is one of the world’s largest financial in the humanities and sciences. Participants diversity of landscapes, cultures, languages, Manila is located on the island of Luzon. The division of Nanyang Technological University A number of English-taught courses are China possesses one of the world’s oldest centers and ports, and has a fast-growing reside in university housing in an urban BC students take courses at either Sophia and religions. As the site of Mount Everest, historical, linguistic, and religious identities of (NTU), is Singapore’s only teacher training offered in the humanities, social sciences, civilizations, dating back over six millennia. economy. Due to 140 years of British rule, setting. University or Waseda University, which offer a its inhabitants contribute to the cultural diver- institute. Located in NTU’s Yunnan Garden It has the longest continuously used written Western culture and traditional Chinese ways wide range of English-taught courses. it is home to eight of the world’s ten highest education, natural science, human ecology, sity and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city, language system, and is the source of major have created a unique cultural amalgam. Program Highlights mountains. Although Hinduism is practiced Campus, the program is especially suited for nursing, veterinary sciences, management, Sophia University which is characterized by a wonderful array Lynch School of Education students seeking inventions such as paper, the compass, and Hong Kong has retained its proud Chinese • Wide range of club activities and service by the majority of its people, Nepal is also the music, fine arts, agriculture, and life sciences. www.sophia.ac.jp/e/e_toppage.nsf of Chinese, Spanish, American, and Japanese gunpowder. With over 1.3 billion inhabitants, heritage through its architecture, arts, birthplace of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama and an international pre-practicum. Course BC students live in the Gwanak campus • Urban campus located centrally in the city influences. Manila, a center for trade, com- China is not only the world’s most populous cuisine, festivals, and religious traditions. Sophia University was founded by Jesuits in has a strong Buddhist tradition. offerings include the humanities, natural and dormitory or off campus. country, it has also quickly emerged as a merce, and banking, is also filled with cultural social sciences, and specialized education 1913, building upon their tradition of mis- Program Highlights major economic and political force. The Program Japan sionary work that began when Francis kathmandu and historical sites and numerous colleges courses. Students live in university housing. Xavier traveled to Japan in 1549. A private and universities. • Wide range of club activities Students attend either the Hong Kong Japan is situated on an archipelago of over Kathmandu is Nepal’s largest city and has Program Highlights institution, Sophia University enrolls about • World-class facilities beijing University of Science and Technology 3000 islands and has a population of 128 mil- been a center of Hindu and Buddhist religious The Program 12,000 students. An extensive English-taught www.admu.edu.ph/ • International pre-practicum opportunities With almost fourteen million inhabitants, (HKUST) or the University of Hong Kong lion. Boasting one of the world’s foremost art and architecture for centuries. The site of Sogang University curriculum is offered in the humanities, • English language curriculum Beijing is one of the world’s largest cities. (HKU). Both offer a wide range of English- economies, it is a leader in scientific research the BC program is Bodhanath, a thirty-minute Founded in 1859, Ateneo de Manila University www.sogang.ac.kr/english/ taught courses. social studies, international business, and is a Jesuit institution and one of the Philip- The capital of the People’s Republic of China and various industries. Japanese culture drive from Kathmandu and one of the most Sogang University is a prestigious Jesuit economics. BC students live in dormitories. sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The city is pines’ premier universities. It offers a wide and the country’s political and cultural center, Hong Kong University of Science has given much to the world, including institution offering a range of English-taught No language prerequisite. also renowned for the beauty of its ancient range of English-taught courses including South Korea Beijing is a city where the ultramodern and and Technology the traditional arts of origami, kabuki, tea courses across the disciplines. Sogang is temples and city squares. classes in philosophy, theology, economics, Located on a peninsula between China and the historical live side by side. Beijing has www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm ceremonies, gardens, and cuisine, while Program Highlights of particular interest to those specializing business administration, law, development, Japan, South Korea is one of the world’s old- several colleges and universities, offers a martial arts, Japanese animation, video The Program in history, political science, management, Established in 1991, the Hong Kong • Conveniently located in central Tokyo healthcare, and education. Following the aca- est civilizations. With a population of almost vibrant urban lifestyle, and is home to such games, and sumo wrestling have entered www.cbs.edu.np/ international studies, and Asian studies. cultural sites as the Forbidden City and the University of Science and Technology is international popular culture. • Low faculty-student ratio and small classes demic program, students partake in a month- fifty million, it boasts one of Asia’s wealthiest Asia’s top institution for science, technology, Kathmandu University’s Center for Buddhist economies and is a leader in science and An intensive Korean language program is famed Beijing Opera. The 2008 summer Waseda University long local service project. Students live in and business. Accepting business majors Studies is located at Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s technology. A contemporary culture perme- available. Students reside in international Olympics also brought Beijing a wealth of www.waseda.jp/sils/en/index.html apartments or dorms. only, HKUST offers a wide range of English- monastery, a major training facility for Tibetan ated by modern innovations, South Korea student dormitories on campus. new and innovative architecture. Program Highlights taught courses in accounting, economics, Established in 1882 and enrolling over 54,000 monks and nuns. Taught by some of the maintains traditional customs and beliefs. Program Highlights The Program finance, global business, information students, Waseda University is one of Japan’s world’s leading classically trained Buddhist • Variety of service opportunities www.studyabroad-china.net/ and systems management, organization most prestigious private universities. Offering scholars, the program is structured as an • Optional early start program in December seoul for language preparation The China Studies Institute is based at management, and marketing. Students also many English-taught courses, the School of intensive immersion into Buddhist philosophy, Situated in the country’s northwest region, Peking University, one of China’s most enroll in other subjects for a balanced course International Liberal Studies (SILS) program Tibetan language, literature, and other areas • Summer internship program (SWES) for the capital city of Seoul can trace its history to prestigious institutions. Designed for U.S. load, and live in on-campus dormitories. is well-suited for those wishing to focus on relevant to Buddhism and the Himalayan spring students the eighteenth century B.C. A major political, undergraduates, the program focuses on Japan in political science, the humanities, arts, region. Classes are held in English or with • Wide variety of student clubs and activities Program Highlights financial, and cultural center, the city today Mandarin language and Chinese history and business, and economics. Two semesters of English translation, and students live with local boasts several modern landmarks and high- offers English-taught courses in business, • Challenging academics Japanese are required before departure. families. All spiritual perspectives are welcome. rise buildings. Seoul serves as headquarters In addition to these BC programs, philosophy, and political science. It is ideal • Spectacular campus vistas Program Highlights Program Highlights for some of the world’s largest companies students also have the choice to enroll for students interested in the humanities or • World-class sports facilities and offers museums, parks, markets, and in approved external programs. For regionally focused business. Students live on • Large, beautiful campus in Tokyo • Boston College on-site coordinator various sports activities. details visit www.bc.edu/international. campus or in homestays. • Homestay or dormitory option • Program activities and trips Jogyesa Temple, Korea Jogyesa Temple, program key fall spring full year for more detailed information about the above bc study abroad programs in asia, visit the oip web site at www.bc.edu/international
Program Highlights University of Hong Kong tokyo The Program www.hku.hk/ The Philippines Singapore • English-taught courses Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong With a population of over twelve million, The Philippines is comprised of over 7000 is- Singapore is one of the world’s four city- BC students take courses at either Seoul • Intensive Chinese language training is the city’s oldest tertiary institution. Ranked Tokyo is a dynamic and cosmopolitan capital lands in the western Pacific Ocean, with a total states and Southeast Asia’s smallest nation. National University or Sogang University. city that is not only the seat of the emperor, population of nearly ninety million. Due to its Located at the Malay Peninsula’s tip, Singa- • Extensive study trips among the top twenty-five universities in Seoul National University • Internships are available the world and first in Asia, HKU is a public but also Japan’s center of business, finance, past colonization by Spain and subsequent oc- pore is the busiest port in the world. With a en.snu.ac.kr institution with a multinational student body culture, fashion, and entertainment. Tokyo is cupation by the U.S., the Philippines retains a population of about 5 million people, Singa- Established in 1946, Seoul National of over 22,000. With English as its official a city of ultramodern skyscrapers that stand Western influence in its culture, religion, and pore is culturally diverse, has a safe environ- University (SNU) is South Korea’s leading hong kong language of instruction, course offerings adjacent to ancient shrines and temples, for Buddhist Studies of Center Courtesy language, and is considered one of the world’s ment, and boasts a high standard of living. higher education institution and one of the
The Great Wall, China, courtesy of Bernd Widdig The Great Wall, Located on the southern coast of China, include the humanities as well as natural and and it abounds with museums, restaurants, “Next Eleven” economies. The Program foremost research universities in the world. Hong Kong has a population of seven million social sciences. The program is suitable for theaters, festivals, and sports activities. www.nie.edu.sg Nepal Boasting a student body of 31,000, SNU has and is one of Asia’s most vibrant and exciting most students, especially those concentrating manila China The Program Bordering China and India, Nepal has a great The National Institute of Education (NIE), a a high standard of instruction and research. cities. It is one of the world’s largest financial in the humanities and sciences. Participants diversity of landscapes, cultures, languages, Manila is located on the island of Luzon. The division of Nanyang Technological University A number of English-taught courses are China possesses one of the world’s oldest centers and ports, and has a fast-growing reside in university housing in an urban BC students take courses at either Sophia and religions. As the site of Mount Everest, historical, linguistic, and religious identities of (NTU), is Singapore’s only teacher training offered in the humanities, social sciences, civilizations, dating back over six millennia. economy. Due to 140 years of British rule, setting. University or Waseda University, which offer a its inhabitants contribute to the cultural diver- institute. Located in NTU’s Yunnan Garden It has the longest continuously used written Western culture and traditional Chinese ways wide range of English-taught courses. it is home to eight of the world’s ten highest education, natural science, human ecology, sity and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city, language system, and is the source of major have created a unique cultural amalgam. Program Highlights mountains. Although Hinduism is practiced Campus, the program is especially suited for nursing, veterinary sciences, management, Sophia University which is characterized by a wonderful array Lynch School of Education students seeking inventions such as paper, the compass, and Hong Kong has retained its proud Chinese • Wide range of club activities and service by the majority of its people, Nepal is also the music, fine arts, agriculture, and life sciences. www.sophia.ac.jp/e/e_toppage.nsf of Chinese, Spanish, American, and Japanese gunpowder. With over 1.3 billion inhabitants, heritage through its architecture, arts, birthplace of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama and an international pre-practicum. Course BC students live in the Gwanak campus • Urban campus located centrally in the city influences. Manila, a center for trade, com- China is not only the world’s most populous cuisine, festivals, and religious traditions. Sophia University was founded by Jesuits in has a strong Buddhist tradition. offerings include the humanities, natural and dormitory or off campus. country, it has also quickly emerged as a merce, and banking, is also filled with cultural social sciences, and specialized education 1913, building upon their tradition of mis- Program Highlights major economic and political force. The Program Japan sionary work that began when Francis kathmandu and historical sites and numerous colleges courses. Students live in university housing. Xavier traveled to Japan in 1549. A private and universities. • Wide range of club activities Students attend either the Hong Kong Japan is situated on an archipelago of over Kathmandu is Nepal’s largest city and has Program Highlights institution, Sophia University enrolls about • World-class facilities beijing University of Science and Technology 3000 islands and has a population of 128 mil- been a center of Hindu and Buddhist religious The Program 12,000 students. An extensive English-taught www.admu.edu.ph/ • International pre-practicum opportunities With almost fourteen million inhabitants, (HKUST) or the University of Hong Kong lion. Boasting one of the world’s foremost art and architecture for centuries. The site of Sogang University curriculum is offered in the humanities, • English language curriculum Beijing is one of the world’s largest cities. (HKU). Both offer a wide range of English- economies, it is a leader in scientific research the BC program is Bodhanath, a thirty-minute Founded in 1859, Ateneo de Manila University www.sogang.ac.kr/english/ taught courses. social studies, international business, and is a Jesuit institution and one of the Philip- The capital of the People’s Republic of China and various industries. Japanese culture drive from Kathmandu and one of the most Sogang University is a prestigious Jesuit economics. BC students live in dormitories. sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The city is pines’ premier universities. It offers a wide and the country’s political and cultural center, Hong Kong University of Science has given much to the world, including institution offering a range of English-taught No language prerequisite. also renowned for the beauty of its ancient range of English-taught courses including South Korea Beijing is a city where the ultramodern and and Technology the traditional arts of origami, kabuki, tea courses across the disciplines. Sogang is temples and city squares. classes in philosophy, theology, economics, Located on a peninsula between China and the historical live side by side. Beijing has www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm ceremonies, gardens, and cuisine, while Program Highlights of particular interest to those specializing business administration, law, development, Japan, South Korea is one of the world’s old- several colleges and universities, offers a martial arts, Japanese animation, video The Program in history, political science, management, Established in 1991, the Hong Kong • Conveniently located in central Tokyo healthcare, and education. Following the aca- est civilizations. With a population of almost vibrant urban lifestyle, and is home to such games, and sumo wrestling have entered www.cbs.edu.np/ international studies, and Asian studies. cultural sites as the Forbidden City and the University of Science and Technology is international popular culture. • Low faculty-student ratio and small classes demic program, students partake in a month- fifty million, it boasts one of Asia’s wealthiest Asia’s top institution for science, technology, Kathmandu University’s Center for Buddhist economies and is a leader in science and An intensive Korean language program is famed Beijing Opera. The 2008 summer Waseda University long local service project. Students live in and business. Accepting business majors Studies is located at Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s technology. A contemporary culture perme- available. Students reside in international Olympics also brought Beijing a wealth of www.waseda.jp/sils/en/index.html apartments or dorms. only, HKUST offers a wide range of English- monastery, a major training facility for Tibetan ated by modern innovations, South Korea student dormitories on campus. new and innovative architecture. Program Highlights taught courses in accounting, economics, Established in 1882 and enrolling over 54,000 monks and nuns. Taught by some of the maintains traditional customs and beliefs. Program Highlights The Program finance, global business, information students, Waseda University is one of Japan’s world’s leading classically trained Buddhist • Variety of service opportunities www.studyabroad-china.net/ and systems management, organization most prestigious private universities. Offering scholars, the program is structured as an • Optional early start program in December seoul for language preparation The China Studies Institute is based at management, and marketing. Students also many English-taught courses, the School of intensive immersion into Buddhist philosophy, Situated in the country’s northwest region, Peking University, one of China’s most enroll in other subjects for a balanced course International Liberal Studies (SILS) program Tibetan language, literature, and other areas • Summer internship program (SWES) for the capital city of Seoul can trace its history to prestigious institutions. Designed for U.S. load, and live in on-campus dormitories. is well-suited for those wishing to focus on relevant to Buddhism and the Himalayan spring students the eighteenth century B.C. A major political, undergraduates, the program focuses on Japan in political science, the humanities, arts, region. Classes are held in English or with • Wide variety of student clubs and activities Program Highlights financial, and cultural center, the city today Mandarin language and Chinese history and business, and economics. Two semesters of English translation, and students live with local boasts several modern landmarks and high- offers English-taught courses in business, • Challenging academics Japanese are required before departure. families. All spiritual perspectives are welcome. rise buildings. Seoul serves as headquarters In addition to these BC programs, philosophy, and political science. It is ideal • Spectacular campus vistas Program Highlights Program Highlights for some of the world’s largest companies students also have the choice to enroll for students interested in the humanities or • World-class sports facilities and offers museums, parks, markets, and in approved external programs. For regionally focused business. Students live on • Large, beautiful campus in Tokyo • Boston College on-site coordinator various sports activities. details visit www.bc.edu/international. campus or in homestays. • Homestay or dormitory option • Program activities and trips Jogyesa Temple, Korea Jogyesa Temple, program key fall spring full year for more detailed information about the above bc study abroad programs in asia, visit the oip web site at www.bc.edu/international
Program Highlights University of Hong Kong tokyo The Program www.hku.hk/ The Philippines Singapore • English-taught courses Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong With a population of over twelve million, The Philippines is comprised of over 7000 is- Singapore is one of the world’s four city- BC students take courses at either Seoul • Intensive Chinese language training is the city’s oldest tertiary institution. Ranked Tokyo is a dynamic and cosmopolitan capital lands in the western Pacific Ocean, with a total states and Southeast Asia’s smallest nation. National University or Sogang University. city that is not only the seat of the emperor, population of nearly ninety million. Due to its Located at the Malay Peninsula’s tip, Singa- • Extensive study trips among the top twenty-five universities in Seoul National University • Internships are available the world and first in Asia, HKU is a public but also Japan’s center of business, finance, past colonization by Spain and subsequent oc- pore is the busiest port in the world. With a en.snu.ac.kr institution with a multinational student body culture, fashion, and entertainment. Tokyo is cupation by the U.S., the Philippines retains a population of about 5 million people, Singa- Established in 1946, Seoul National of over 22,000. With English as its official a city of ultramodern skyscrapers that stand Western influence in its culture, religion, and pore is culturally diverse, has a safe environ- University (SNU) is South Korea’s leading hong kong language of instruction, course offerings adjacent to ancient shrines and temples, for Buddhist Studies of Center Courtesy language, and is considered one of the world’s ment, and boasts a high standard of living. higher education institution and one of the
The Great Wall, China, courtesy of Bernd Widdig The Great Wall, Located on the southern coast of China, include the humanities as well as natural and and it abounds with museums, restaurants, “Next Eleven” economies. The Program foremost research universities in the world. Hong Kong has a population of seven million social sciences. The program is suitable for theaters, festivals, and sports activities. www.nie.edu.sg Nepal Boasting a student body of 31,000, SNU has and is one of Asia’s most vibrant and exciting most students, especially those concentrating manila China The Program Bordering China and India, Nepal has a great The National Institute of Education (NIE), a a high standard of instruction and research. cities. It is one of the world’s largest financial in the humanities and sciences. Participants diversity of landscapes, cultures, languages, Manila is located on the island of Luzon. The division of Nanyang Technological University A number of English-taught courses are China possesses one of the world’s oldest centers and ports, and has a fast-growing reside in university housing in an urban BC students take courses at either Sophia and religions. As the site of Mount Everest, historical, linguistic, and religious identities of (NTU), is Singapore’s only teacher training offered in the humanities, social sciences, civilizations, dating back over six millennia. economy. Due to 140 years of British rule, setting. University or Waseda University, which offer a its inhabitants contribute to the cultural diver- institute. Located in NTU’s Yunnan Garden It has the longest continuously used written Western culture and traditional Chinese ways wide range of English-taught courses. it is home to eight of the world’s ten highest education, natural science, human ecology, sity and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city, language system, and is the source of major have created a unique cultural amalgam. Program Highlights mountains. Although Hinduism is practiced Campus, the program is especially suited for nursing, veterinary sciences, management, Sophia University which is characterized by a wonderful array Lynch School of Education students seeking inventions such as paper, the compass, and Hong Kong has retained its proud Chinese • Wide range of club activities and service by the majority of its people, Nepal is also the music, fine arts, agriculture, and life sciences. www.sophia.ac.jp/e/e_toppage.nsf of Chinese, Spanish, American, and Japanese gunpowder. With over 1.3 billion inhabitants, heritage through its architecture, arts, birthplace of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama and an international pre-practicum. Course BC students live in the Gwanak campus • Urban campus located centrally in the city influences. Manila, a center for trade, com- China is not only the world’s most populous cuisine, festivals, and religious traditions. Sophia University was founded by Jesuits in has a strong Buddhist tradition. offerings include the humanities, natural and dormitory or off campus. country, it has also quickly emerged as a merce, and banking, is also filled with cultural social sciences, and specialized education 1913, building upon their tradition of mis- Program Highlights major economic and political force. The Program Japan sionary work that began when Francis kathmandu and historical sites and numerous colleges courses. Students live in university housing. Xavier traveled to Japan in 1549. A private and universities. • Wide range of club activities Students attend either the Hong Kong Japan is situated on an archipelago of over Kathmandu is Nepal’s largest city and has Program Highlights institution, Sophia University enrolls about • World-class facilities beijing University of Science and Technology 3000 islands and has a population of 128 mil- been a center of Hindu and Buddhist religious The Program 12,000 students. An extensive English-taught www.admu.edu.ph/ • International pre-practicum opportunities With almost fourteen million inhabitants, (HKUST) or the University of Hong Kong lion. Boasting one of the world’s foremost art and architecture for centuries. The site of Sogang University curriculum is offered in the humanities, • English language curriculum Beijing is one of the world’s largest cities. (HKU). Both offer a wide range of English- economies, it is a leader in scientific research the BC program is Bodhanath, a thirty-minute Founded in 1859, Ateneo de Manila University www.sogang.ac.kr/english/ taught courses. social studies, international business, and is a Jesuit institution and one of the Philip- The capital of the People’s Republic of China and various industries. Japanese culture drive from Kathmandu and one of the most Sogang University is a prestigious Jesuit economics. BC students live in dormitories. sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The city is pines’ premier universities. It offers a wide and the country’s political and cultural center, Hong Kong University of Science has given much to the world, including institution offering a range of English-taught No language prerequisite. also renowned for the beauty of its ancient range of English-taught courses including South Korea Beijing is a city where the ultramodern and and Technology the traditional arts of origami, kabuki, tea courses across the disciplines. Sogang is temples and city squares. classes in philosophy, theology, economics, Located on a peninsula between China and the historical live side by side. Beijing has www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm ceremonies, gardens, and cuisine, while Program Highlights of particular interest to those specializing business administration, law, development, Japan, South Korea is one of the world’s old- several colleges and universities, offers a martial arts, Japanese animation, video The Program in history, political science, management, Established in 1991, the Hong Kong • Conveniently located in central Tokyo healthcare, and education. Following the aca- est civilizations. With a population of almost vibrant urban lifestyle, and is home to such games, and sumo wrestling have entered www.cbs.edu.np/ international studies, and Asian studies. cultural sites as the Forbidden City and the University of Science and Technology is international popular culture. • Low faculty-student ratio and small classes demic program, students partake in a month- fifty million, it boasts one of Asia’s wealthiest Asia’s top institution for science, technology, Kathmandu University’s Center for Buddhist economies and is a leader in science and An intensive Korean language program is famed Beijing Opera. The 2008 summer Waseda University long local service project. Students live in and business. Accepting business majors Studies is located at Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s technology. A contemporary culture perme- available. Students reside in international Olympics also brought Beijing a wealth of www.waseda.jp/sils/en/index.html apartments or dorms. only, HKUST offers a wide range of English- monastery, a major training facility for Tibetan ated by modern innovations, South Korea student dormitories on campus. new and innovative architecture. Program Highlights taught courses in accounting, economics, Established in 1882 and enrolling over 54,000 monks and nuns. Taught by some of the maintains traditional customs and beliefs. Program Highlights The Program finance, global business, information students, Waseda University is one of Japan’s world’s leading classically trained Buddhist • Variety of service opportunities www.studyabroad-china.net/ and systems management, organization most prestigious private universities. Offering scholars, the program is structured as an • Optional early start program in December seoul for language preparation The China Studies Institute is based at management, and marketing. Students also many English-taught courses, the School of intensive immersion into Buddhist philosophy, Situated in the country’s northwest region, Peking University, one of China’s most enroll in other subjects for a balanced course International Liberal Studies (SILS) program Tibetan language, literature, and other areas • Summer internship program (SWES) for the capital city of Seoul can trace its history to prestigious institutions. Designed for U.S. load, and live in on-campus dormitories. is well-suited for those wishing to focus on relevant to Buddhism and the Himalayan spring students the eighteenth century B.C. A major political, undergraduates, the program focuses on Japan in political science, the humanities, arts, region. Classes are held in English or with • Wide variety of student clubs and activities Program Highlights financial, and cultural center, the city today Mandarin language and Chinese history and business, and economics. Two semesters of English translation, and students live with local boasts several modern landmarks and high- offers English-taught courses in business, • Challenging academics Japanese are required before departure. families. All spiritual perspectives are welcome. rise buildings. Seoul serves as headquarters In addition to these BC programs, philosophy, and political science. It is ideal • Spectacular campus vistas Program Highlights Program Highlights for some of the world’s largest companies students also have the choice to enroll for students interested in the humanities or • World-class sports facilities and offers museums, parks, markets, and in approved external programs. For regionally focused business. Students live on • Large, beautiful campus in Tokyo • Boston College on-site coordinator various sports activities. details visit www.bc.edu/international. campus or in homestays. • Homestay or dormitory option • Program activities and trips Jogyesa Temple, Korea Jogyesa Temple, program key fall spring full year for more detailed information about the above bc study abroad programs in asia, visit the oip web site at www.bc.edu/international
Program Highlights University of Hong Kong tokyo The Program www.hku.hk/ The Philippines Singapore • English-taught courses Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong With a population of over twelve million, The Philippines is comprised of over 7000 is- Singapore is one of the world’s four city- BC students take courses at either Seoul • Intensive Chinese language training is the city’s oldest tertiary institution. Ranked Tokyo is a dynamic and cosmopolitan capital lands in the western Pacific Ocean, with a total states and Southeast Asia’s smallest nation. National University or Sogang University. city that is not only the seat of the emperor, population of nearly ninety million. Due to its Located at the Malay Peninsula’s tip, Singa- • Extensive study trips among the top twenty-five universities in Seoul National University • Internships are available the world and first in Asia, HKU is a public but also Japan’s center of business, finance, past colonization by Spain and subsequent oc- pore is the busiest port in the world. With a en.snu.ac.kr institution with a multinational student body culture, fashion, and entertainment. Tokyo is cupation by the U.S., the Philippines retains a population of about 5 million people, Singa- Established in 1946, Seoul National of over 22,000. With English as its official a city of ultramodern skyscrapers that stand Western influence in its culture, religion, and pore is culturally diverse, has a safe environ- University (SNU) is South Korea’s leading hong kong language of instruction, course offerings adjacent to ancient shrines and temples, for Buddhist Studies of Center Courtesy language, and is considered one of the world’s ment, and boasts a high standard of living. higher education institution and one of the
The Great Wall, China, courtesy of Bernd Widdig The Great Wall, Located on the southern coast of China, include the humanities as well as natural and and it abounds with museums, restaurants, “Next Eleven” economies. The Program foremost research universities in the world. Hong Kong has a population of seven million social sciences. The program is suitable for theaters, festivals, and sports activities. www.nie.edu.sg Nepal Boasting a student body of 31,000, SNU has and is one of Asia’s most vibrant and exciting most students, especially those concentrating manila China The Program Bordering China and India, Nepal has a great The National Institute of Education (NIE), a a high standard of instruction and research. cities. It is one of the world’s largest financial in the humanities and sciences. Participants diversity of landscapes, cultures, languages, Manila is located on the island of Luzon. The division of Nanyang Technological University A number of English-taught courses are China possesses one of the world’s oldest centers and ports, and has a fast-growing reside in university housing in an urban BC students take courses at either Sophia and religions. As the site of Mount Everest, historical, linguistic, and religious identities of (NTU), is Singapore’s only teacher training offered in the humanities, social sciences, civilizations, dating back over six millennia. economy. Due to 140 years of British rule, setting. University or Waseda University, which offer a its inhabitants contribute to the cultural diver- institute. Located in NTU’s Yunnan Garden It has the longest continuously used written Western culture and traditional Chinese ways wide range of English-taught courses. it is home to eight of the world’s ten highest education, natural science, human ecology, sity and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city, language system, and is the source of major have created a unique cultural amalgam. Program Highlights mountains. Although Hinduism is practiced Campus, the program is especially suited for nursing, veterinary sciences, management, Sophia University which is characterized by a wonderful array Lynch School of Education students seeking inventions such as paper, the compass, and Hong Kong has retained its proud Chinese • Wide range of club activities and service by the majority of its people, Nepal is also the music, fine arts, agriculture, and life sciences. www.sophia.ac.jp/e/e_toppage.nsf of Chinese, Spanish, American, and Japanese gunpowder. With over 1.3 billion inhabitants, heritage through its architecture, arts, birthplace of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama and an international pre-practicum. Course BC students live in the Gwanak campus • Urban campus located centrally in the city influences. Manila, a center for trade, com- China is not only the world’s most populous cuisine, festivals, and religious traditions. Sophia University was founded by Jesuits in has a strong Buddhist tradition. offerings include the humanities, natural and dormitory or off campus. country, it has also quickly emerged as a merce, and banking, is also filled with cultural social sciences, and specialized education 1913, building upon their tradition of mis- Program Highlights major economic and political force. The Program Japan sionary work that began when Francis kathmandu and historical sites and numerous colleges courses. Students live in university housing. Xavier traveled to Japan in 1549. A private and universities. • Wide range of club activities Students attend either the Hong Kong Japan is situated on an archipelago of over Kathmandu is Nepal’s largest city and has Program Highlights institution, Sophia University enrolls about • World-class facilities beijing University of Science and Technology 3000 islands and has a population of 128 mil- been a center of Hindu and Buddhist religious The Program 12,000 students. An extensive English-taught www.admu.edu.ph/ • International pre-practicum opportunities With almost fourteen million inhabitants, (HKUST) or the University of Hong Kong lion. Boasting one of the world’s foremost art and architecture for centuries. The site of Sogang University curriculum is offered in the humanities, • English language curriculum Beijing is one of the world’s largest cities. (HKU). Both offer a wide range of English- economies, it is a leader in scientific research the BC program is Bodhanath, a thirty-minute Founded in 1859, Ateneo de Manila University www.sogang.ac.kr/english/ taught courses. social studies, international business, and is a Jesuit institution and one of the Philip- The capital of the People’s Republic of China and various industries. Japanese culture drive from Kathmandu and one of the most Sogang University is a prestigious Jesuit economics. BC students live in dormitories. sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The city is pines’ premier universities. It offers a wide and the country’s political and cultural center, Hong Kong University of Science has given much to the world, including institution offering a range of English-taught No language prerequisite. also renowned for the beauty of its ancient range of English-taught courses including South Korea Beijing is a city where the ultramodern and and Technology the traditional arts of origami, kabuki, tea courses across the disciplines. Sogang is temples and city squares. classes in philosophy, theology, economics, Located on a peninsula between China and the historical live side by side. Beijing has www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm ceremonies, gardens, and cuisine, while Program Highlights of particular interest to those specializing business administration, law, development, Japan, South Korea is one of the world’s old- several colleges and universities, offers a martial arts, Japanese animation, video The Program in history, political science, management, Established in 1991, the Hong Kong • Conveniently located in central Tokyo healthcare, and education. Following the aca- est civilizations. With a population of almost vibrant urban lifestyle, and is home to such games, and sumo wrestling have entered www.cbs.edu.np/ international studies, and Asian studies. cultural sites as the Forbidden City and the University of Science and Technology is international popular culture. • Low faculty-student ratio and small classes demic program, students partake in a month- fifty million, it boasts one of Asia’s wealthiest Asia’s top institution for science, technology, Kathmandu University’s Center for Buddhist economies and is a leader in science and An intensive Korean language program is famed Beijing Opera. The 2008 summer Waseda University long local service project. Students live in and business. Accepting business majors Studies is located at Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s technology. A contemporary culture perme- available. Students reside in international Olympics also brought Beijing a wealth of www.waseda.jp/sils/en/index.html apartments or dorms. only, HKUST offers a wide range of English- monastery, a major training facility for Tibetan ated by modern innovations, South Korea student dormitories on campus. new and innovative architecture. Program Highlights taught courses in accounting, economics, Established in 1882 and enrolling over 54,000 monks and nuns. Taught by some of the maintains traditional customs and beliefs. Program Highlights The Program finance, global business, information students, Waseda University is one of Japan’s world’s leading classically trained Buddhist • Variety of service opportunities www.studyabroad-china.net/ and systems management, organization most prestigious private universities. Offering scholars, the program is structured as an • Optional early start program in December seoul for language preparation The China Studies Institute is based at management, and marketing. Students also many English-taught courses, the School of intensive immersion into Buddhist philosophy, Situated in the country’s northwest region, Peking University, one of China’s most enroll in other subjects for a balanced course International Liberal Studies (SILS) program Tibetan language, literature, and other areas • Summer internship program (SWES) for the capital city of Seoul can trace its history to prestigious institutions. Designed for U.S. load, and live in on-campus dormitories. is well-suited for those wishing to focus on relevant to Buddhism and the Himalayan spring students the eighteenth century B.C. A major political, undergraduates, the program focuses on Japan in political science, the humanities, arts, region. Classes are held in English or with • Wide variety of student clubs and activities Program Highlights financial, and cultural center, the city today Mandarin language and Chinese history and business, and economics. Two semesters of English translation, and students live with local boasts several modern landmarks and high- offers English-taught courses in business, • Challenging academics Japanese are required before departure. families. All spiritual perspectives are welcome. rise buildings. Seoul serves as headquarters In addition to these BC programs, philosophy, and political science. It is ideal • Spectacular campus vistas Program Highlights Program Highlights for some of the world’s largest companies students also have the choice to enroll for students interested in the humanities or • World-class sports facilities and offers museums, parks, markets, and in approved external programs. For regionally focused business. Students live on • Large, beautiful campus in Tokyo • Boston College on-site coordinator various sports activities. details visit www.bc.edu/international. campus or in homestays. • Homestay or dormitory option • Program activities and trips Jogyesa Temple, Korea Jogyesa Temple, program key fall spring full year for more detailed information about the above bc study abroad programs in asia, visit the oip web site at www.bc.edu/international