Japan Study is a collaborative JAPAN “ Every day that I was on Japan STUDY initiative in international education Study was a new adventure, a managed by Earlham College linking new opportunity, and a new the member institutions of the Great discovery. Tokyo became my Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) and the Associated Colleges of classroom and my teacher.” the Midwest (ACM) with Waseda JESSICA BARRETT SATTELL, University in Japan. JAPAN STUDY PARTICIPANT STUDY AT A PREMIER UNIVERSITY Take classes with Japanese and international TOKYO students from over 50 countries at the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) at Waseda University in Tokyo. Challenge yourself with Japanese language classes and various English- For more information contact the Japan Study taught elective courses. Office at Earlham College: Immerse yourself in campus life by participating in one of over 800 Waseda student clubs with themes Phone: 765.983.1224 such as martial arts, dance, photography, sports, E-mail: [email protected] and cultural exchange. Form lasting friendships that Web: japanstudy.earlham.edu will shape both your time in Japan and your life. Information about Japan Study for students at ACM colleges is available at ACM.edu/Japan. EXPERIENCE JAPANESE SOCIETY At Waseda Become part of a community of co-learners on the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) University in Japan Study Program and experience Japanese Beloit College • Carleton College • Coe College • Colorado College culture through a variety of program events, trips, Tokyo Cornell College • Grinnell College • Knox College • Lake Forest College and retreats. Broaden your view of Japan through Lawrence University • Luther College • Macalester College a one-month Cultural Internship experience and Monmouth College • Ripon College • St. Olaf College engage in cultural exchange with people across Japan. Choose a Cultural Internship site that reflects Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) your interests, such as living in a Zen temple or assisting with educational exchange in rural towns. Albion College • Allegheny College • Antioch College • Denison University DePauw University • Earlham College • Hope College • • Learn more at japanstudy.earlham.edu. Kalamazoo College Kenyon College Oberlin College Ohio Wesleyan University • Wabash College • College of Wooster Photo: Waseda Avenue at Takadanobaba Station, Tokyo japanstudy.earlham.edu Become a global citizen PROGRAM DETAILS DATES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS as you explore Japan, Academic year: Mid-September - early August • Homestay with a Japanese family Additional options: Fall semester & Cultural Internship, • One-month Cultural Internship outside of Tokyo engage in cultural Fall semester, and Spring semester ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS HOST INSTITUTION • Attending a US four-year college or university exchange, build your Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale • One semester of Japanese language, or language skills, and COURSES/CREDITS approved equivalent of Japanese language Credits vary, but students typically transfer equivalent experience life in one of credit to their home institution. • Japanese Language: 6 credit hours per semester APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2018 the world’s most dynamic (requirements vary for upper-level students) for all 2018-19 programs • Elective Courses: Choose from a wide variety of English- Apply at japanstudy.earlham.edu. taught courses in the humanities and social sciences. cities: Tokyo. The application requires essays, letters of • Cultural Internship: Spend one month of your winter recommendation, and coordination with break outside of Tokyo, engaging with the community your study abroad office. For more than 50 years, Japan Study and exploring new facets of Japanese culture. has provided students with the opportunity to discover, explore, and JAPAN STUDY SCHEDULE engage with Japanese society. Japan Japan Study ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM Study fosters mutual understanding offers four FALL SEMESTER + CULTURAL INTERNSHIP schedule FALL SEMESTER* SPRING SEMESTER* and cooperation between Japan, the options MID-SEPTEMBER - EARLY FEBRUARY FEBRUARY - MARCH MID-MARCH - LATE JULY United States, and the rest of the world JAPANESE LANGUAGE JAPANESE LANGUAGE CULTURAL through educational exchange. INTERNSHIP ORIENTATION ELECTIVE COURSES Experiencing a ELECTIVE COURSES In Tokyo community outside of Tokyo LIVE WITH A HOST FAMILY IN TOKYO LIVE WITH A HOST FAMILY IN TOKYO *These options do not include the Cultural Internship. The Spring semester option also includes an orientation..