Waseda University Short-term Japanese Summer Program

Tokyo, Japan

Information

Area of Study:

Asian Studies, Japanese

Program Type:

Direct Enrollment, Intensive Language

Language of Instruction:

English, Japanese

GPA:

2.5

Language Prerequisite:

No previous language experience required (classes offered in English)

Advisor Name:

Leanne Olona

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

Introducing

Waseda University Short-term Japanese Summer Program

The session is open to international students as well as Waseda students. Participants can take part in 2 courses out of 15 which cover wide aspects of literature and art, business, culture, economics, history, politics and sociology in the context of Japan and Asia Pacific, offering 4 credits for 2 courses. The classes are taught in English by experienced faculty members from Waseda and visiting professors from the top global universities. Japanese classes can be taken as an optional course.

The program will include extracurricular activities such as field trips, site visits and cultural events to experience Tokyo and Japan.

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Academics

Students may enroll in academic courses, Japanese language courses, or a combination of the two. Students may enroll in up to 2 courses, for 4 credits total.

Classes are taught in English.

More information regarding academics and tuition can be found here: http://waseda-summer.com/

NOTE: The Japanese academic calendar is very different from the U.S. calendar. Spring semester is typically April-August, and Fall semester is typically September-February. As such, we only recommend students attend Japanese institutions during Spring, Summer, or an entire Academic Year. If you have questions, please contact the GEO advisor for this program.

GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Location

Tokyo, Japan’s bustling capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding forests. The Imperial Palace sits amid sprawling public gardens. The city is famed for its vibrant food scene, and its Shibuya and Harajuku districts are the heart of its trendy teen fashion scene.

Housing

Waseda will reserve a limited number of rooms for Summer Session students at Flexstay Inn Ekoda. All students will be assigned a single room. Waseda Summer Session Office will assign rooms to students on a first-come, first-serve basis after payment is received. The residence provides sheets, blankets, and pillows when you are checked in, but students need to bring their own towels. There is a mini kitchen in each room and the utensils can be borrowed upon request.

Links

Program website: http://waseda-summer.com/