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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 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 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