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Japan Study: Cultural Immersion with Classes at Waseda University in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Become an international citizen as you explore Japanese culture, build your language skills, and experience daily life in the traditional yet dynamic city of Tokyo. 

• Schedule: Fall/spring semesters or full academic year
• Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
• Host institution: Waseda University
• Living arrangements: Homestay with a Japanese host family
• Language requirement: One semester/term, or the equivalent, of Japanese language study prior to departure. Except for the required Japanese language course, all classes are conducted in English.
• Application deadline: 2019-20 academic year deadline – January 9, 2019 | 2020-21 academic year deadline - early January 2020

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Tanzania: Ecology & Human Origins

Arusha, Tanzania

Venture to eastern Africa, where you'll explore some of the world’s most famous ecological and paleoanthropological sites and complete a special project in your area of interest.

• Schedule: Fall semester (late August–mid-December)
• Host institution: MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC) and Nyayo Discovery
• Living arrangements: Homestay with a Tanzanian host family
• Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for Swahili language courses, all classes are conducted in English.
• Applications: ACM is no longer accepting applications for this program. Please contact Carleton Global Engagement Programs to apply for the Fall 2020 program.

Newberry Seminar: Research in the Humanities

Chicago, Illinois

Take an in-depth seminar with other student scholars at a renowned humanities library. Gain access to rare primary resources as you complete a substantial independent research project.

• Schedule: Fall semester (early September–mid-December)
• Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
• Living arrangements: Furnished apartments in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood
• Language requirement: No prerequisites
• Application deadline: Fall 2020 deadline – March 15, 2020

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Oak Ridge Science Semester

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

• Schedule:  Fall semester (late August–mid-December)
• Who can apply:  Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university are eligible to apply. 
• Language requirement: No prerequisites
• Application deadline: March 15, 2020 for the Fall 2020 ACM ORSS program. Note: your college’s application process may involve additional application materials, and campus deadlines may be considerably earlier than ACM's deadline.

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