Japan Exchange Programs
[Japanese Lanterns]
Study on the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University, or learn about Global Studies or Global Business at Akita International University.
Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata
Students enroll in the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University, which facilitates learning the culture and language of Japan through classroom instruction and opportunities to interact with Japanese people and explore Japan.
- Fall, spring or academic year
- Curriculum:
- Language courses in spoken Japanese and Japanese reading and writing
- Courses on Japan and Asia taught in English
- Studio art class in ceramics and sumi-e (brush painting)
- Lecture courses are .75 Beloit units, language courses are worth more. Students enroll in 4 or 5 courses (3.5 to 4.25 Beloit units)
- Housing is with a host family (encouraged) or in a Seminar House or apartment with other international students.
- Costs: Beloit College tuition, room and board, the Beloit activities fee and a $50 overseas administrative fee. Students choosing the Seminar House alternative are given a stipend with which to provide their own meals.
- Eligibility:
- 3.0 gpa and at least a B average in Japanese
- Beloit College requires two years of Japanese language for the program
- Previous coursework focused on Asian art, economics, history, politics or other related area studies
- Program highlights: Learn Japanese and Asian perspectives, immersion in Japanese culture, opportunity to live with a host family, Speaking Partner Program to develop language proficiency and promote cultural exchange, Home Visit Program, student clubs and circles, orientation program and activities.
Read Asher's Semi-Bilingual Guidebook for Beloit College Students' Successful Study Abroad in Japan. Asher Smith '07 studied at Kansai Gaidai in 2006.
Read Zach's Kansai-ben Survival Manual. Zachary Adams '10 studied at Kansai Gaidai from 2008-2009.
Akita International University, Akita
[Akita city]
- Fall, spring or academic year
- Curriculum:
- Liberal Arts courses taught in English, Japanese language and culture courses taught in Japanese.
- University focus on Global Studies or Global Business programs
- Courses range from 1 to 6 credits, with most earning 3 credits or .75 Beloit units.
- Study in regular university classes with local students and other international students
- See course catalog here
- Housing in on-campus residence halls with Japanese roommates. Meals in campus cafeteria, meal plan.
- Costs: Beloit College tuition, room and board, the Beloit activities fee and a $50 overseas administrative fee.
- Eligibility:
- 2.5 grade point average and at least a B average in Japanese
- Beloit College requires two years of Japanese language for the program
- Previous coursework in Asian history politics or other related area studies
- Program highlights: Residential campus with excellent facilities and a 24-hour library, campus focus on global studies for all students, Akita students all study abroad, weekend and holiday Home Visit Program, field trips and opportunities to interact with the local community, university located in a region of north Japan known for its natural beauty and unique cultural traditions.
Grades: US System
- Credit Translation Table for Kansai Gaidai and Akita:
US Semester Hours Beloit Units 1 .25 2 .5 3 .75 4 1.0 5 1.25 6 1.5
Akita
[Off-Campus Study - AIU Library]
Akita International University Public Gallery photo albums
Kansai Gaidai
[kansai gaidai center] [Off-Campus Study - Tea Akita]