Established in 1963, the Japan Study program is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in educational exchange and development linking colleges and universities in the United States and Japan. Based at Earlham College, Japan Study links member colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) and the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) with those of Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Throughout its rich history, Japan Study has made important contributions toward fostering the growth of international and intercultural understanding among a significant number of Japanese and American students and faculty. Participants have gone on to distinguished careers in academics, industry, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. They play important roles in a wide range of settings linking Japan, the United States, and the rest of the world.
Japan Study enables students to become international citizens as they explore Japan in depth, build language skills, and experience Japanese culture. Living with a Japanese family, taking courses at Waseda University, and participating in a cultural practicum/internship offer different windows for experiencing and understanding the complex society of contemporary Japan. Students choose from four program options:
- Fall Semester (mid-September to early February)
- Fall Semester with Cultural Practicum (mid-September to mid-March)
- Spring Semester with Intensive Language (late-February to late-July)
- Full Academic Year (mid-September to late July)
Quick Facts
- Terms: Academic year, fall semester, fall semester with cultural practicum, & spring semester
- Language prerequisite: Japanese
- Language of instruction: English & Japanese
- Living arrangements: Host family
Application deadlines
Academic year 2013–2014
Final deadline: January 1, 2013
Academic year 2014–2015
Final deadline: January 1, 2014
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Lindsey Wolf
Program Associate
205 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 220
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312.263.5000
lwolf@acm.edu
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Japan Study program brochure