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Description

Designed for students who want to dramatically improve their Japanese and immerse themselves in life in Japan, this CET program delivers challenges both in and out of the classroom. Set in the manageable and well-connected city of Osaka, this program gives students the opportunity to improve their language skills while gaining a broad introduction to Japanese culture through diverse academics, innovative activities and class excursions. CET students also have the unique opportunity to room with a Japanese university student allowing them to experience a side of Japan not known to many foreigners.

The spring and fall Osaka semesters begin with a one-week intensive Japanese language course (20 hours) designed to provide students with the skills necessary for living in Japan. For the remainder of the semester, students take a language course based on their level (140 hours), complete a language project based on their interests (20 hours) and choose from a range of other language and elective differentiated by two tracks.

CET students have the unique chance to room with a Japanese university student in furnished apartments near campus. Roommates hail from OGU, maintain a Japanese-only language pledge (during the summer-term only) and are excited about sharing about their country with CET students. CET students can prepare meals at home in private kitchens or eat inexpensively at local restaurants.

The Resident Director and language teachers organize activities and excursions to supplement class material. Language class excursions may take students to the Ramen factory museum or historic Nara. CETs Japanese-chat lounge sponsors activities such as shodo, tea ceremony demonstrations or manga making lessons. Students are also welcome to join OGU clubs such as brass band or kendo. Excursions include educational activities in the region such as a rural overnight or a visit to a mountain temple. Due to Osakas convenient location, students are free to take day trips to nearby locations such as Himeji, Nara, Kyoto and Kobe and join in the areas numerous festivals.

Highlights

* Live with Japanese roommates
* Intensive Japanese language study! One year's worth of Japanese in the summer and one and a half year's worth in spring and fall.
* Enroll in content courses in English or Japanese
* Travel around Japan from the conveniently located Osaka
* Benefit from the full time support of CET's Resident Director in Osaka

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Japanese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Japanese

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Spring or Fall: 18,900, Summer: 7,890

Cost Include Description:

* Tuition and transcript
* Online pre-departure information
* Pre-departure advising & orientation webinar
* Arrival day meet & greet
* On-site orientation
* Full-time resident staff
* Housing: double-occupancy apartments
* Traveling seminars & excursions
* CET immersion activities
* Overseas university services
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Visa information packet & fees

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to Japan

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

please see our website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement

CET Academic Programs is a private study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. We offer semester and summer study abroad programs in China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Spain, Syria and Vietnam, as well as short-term, customized programs worldwide. CET is known for our high academic standards, innovative approaches to teaching and careful student management. Our programs integrate students into their overseas communities and lead them to create lasting relationships with their local hosts. Staffed by over 40 full-time employees in the US and abroad, CET currently sends around 1000 US students abroad annually.

Year Founded

1982