Description

The Summer Internship Program is designed for upper-level language students who wish to gain substantive professional experience in Japan. The program combines language instruction and full-time internships in the Kansai area, allowing students to improve language skills through course work and immersion in a professional position.

Highlights

The Summer Internship program begins with three weeks of full-time Japanese language and culture study, then students will move into their internships. Internships are tailored to students' interested and coordinated by the JCMU Internship Coordinator. The dominant language in internships will be Japanese.

Internship duration is 2 months (approximately 320 hours). Ability to earn internship credit will vary by college and additional course work may be required by the department. These arrangements should be in advance.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Eligible applicants must complete at least 2 semesters of college, hold a 3.0 minimum GPA, and have completed 3rd year Japanese. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply. Students may come from any university.

Intern Types

• Interdisciplinary

Languages

• Japanese

Subject Areas

• Culture
• East Asian Studies
• Interdisciplinary
• Japanese

Cost in US$:

8,600

Program Fees Include:

Price includes tuition, housing, health insurance, internship placement and supervision, and course materials/textbooks. Price does not include travel to Japan and all meals.

Experience Required

yes

3.0 GPA and completion of 3rd year Japanese is required for this program.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Numerous scholarships are available from a broad range of sources for study abroad in Japan. Specifically, students from the JCMU Consortium member institutions (see JCMU website for details) receive automatic scholarships.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Japan Center for Michigan Universities's Mission Statement

JCMU's mission consists of a commitment to exchange at the local and state levels, and to academic programs that uphold the highest academic standards while remaining accessible to students from all areas of Michigan, the USA, Japan, and the world. In keeping with its mission, JCMU's academic and Japan-related outreach programs strive to provide students with stimulating intercultural and academic experiences. A goal of JCMU is to make studying in Japan open and affordable to a wide range of students, regardless of their previous background, training, and experience. Hence, students from diverse fields are as welcome to participate as those majoring in Japanese or English language and cultural studies. All participants are encouraged to approach this intercultural adventure with an open mind, personal maturity, and a resourceful attitude.

Year Founded

1989