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IES Abroad Nagoya Direct Enrollment – Nanzan University

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Students with a desire to deeply experience Japanese culture will find their perfect study abroad experience in Nagoya. Students will be directly enrolled into the university which will allow for a full immersion experience. Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan and is located in central Japan. It is know for its many rituals and festivals. Students have the opportunity to learn Japanese...

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Program Highlights

Opportunity to attend field trips to location such as Nara, Nagahama, and Kanazawa

Students have the option to choose between a homestay, living at Nanzan University, or private residence halls which are a short distance from campus

Students have the ability to attend cultural events during their time abroad such as visiting local temples, attending a shamisen concert, and enjoying Japanese cuisine

Students will take between 15 and 18 credits each semester, eight of which must be in Japanese Language

The IES staff provides advising for students to help them select the best courses for them

Quick Details

Locations
  • Nagoya, Japan
Availability
Year(s) Offered2019Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Creative Writing
  • Culture
  • Education
  • History
  • Humanities
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Guidelines:
  • American
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Student VideoPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovative Student Video 2023 WinnerInnovative Student Video Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

20

My Best Memories

by: Abby Kong - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Nagoya Direct Enrollment – Nanzan University
10

I had the time of my life while abroad, and it’s all because of IES Abroad. Going into college, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to study abroad and achieve my goals of traveling while abroad, but through my IES Program I was able to participate in an abroad program that changed my life. Not only did I make lifelong friends in my program and school, but I got to go on field trips provided by the program to explore the culture and experiences of locals and learn about the rich history of Japan. I got to live with a host family who has become real family, and every day I woke up so excited to be in Japan. I only wish I had more time to spend here. I got to explore different cities, try so many new foods, and even met some really cool animals like capybaras and deer!

Meeting the locals of Miyajima islandA fun capybara cafeThe beautiful fall colors of Osaka

Study abroad in Japan, widen my perspective to view the Japanese society

by: Hamin Kim - South KoreaProgram: IES Abroad Nagoya Direct Enrollment – Nanzan University
10

Before I provide my review, I would like to highlight that I speak Japanese well, which made my life in Japan easier than for others. My study abroad with the IES Nagoya program was enjoyable. Since it involved direct enrollment at the Japanese school (Nanzan University), I really needed help filling out tons of applications. However, IES guided me through filling out all of the applications, and there weren't even many things to do at my level. Even though I could speak Japanese, I was definitely worried about adjusting myself to the new places. However, IES provided field trips to its students, which was actually an awesome experience for me. I took thousands of pictures on those field trips and even experienced many authentic Japanese places that I couldn't visit just in Nagoya. Adding more here, Nagoya is just the perfect place if you are first visiting Japan. Nagoya is a city with good authentic Japanese food, historical sites, and even a well-managed downtown area where you can enjoy East Asian culture with your local friends. In terms of learning, Nanzan offers great language classes where you can actually improve your Japanese skills. They also have a program where you can meet other Japanese students and exchange your own culture with them. Since you cannot meet local Japanese students in class, that program was really helpful for me to make some Japanese friends with whom I could practice the Japanese that I learned in class. I chose the homestay program while I was studying abroad, and I would say that was the highlight of my stay in Japan. You can engage with your host family who are willing to exchange their culture and help you practice your Japanese while you are at home. That helped me to understand Japanese society and people more deeply. I learned lots of etiquette that I need to know to live in Japan.

I not only learned, but also made many friends!

by: Jessalin Urbano - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Nagoya Direct Enrollment – Nanzan University
7

I went abroad for the purpose of furthering my Japanese ability, and I was not disappointed. Nanzan's Japanese program is intense and rewarding; it took a lot of work, but I learned so much! Not to mention, I loved being able to learn alongside other students who cared as much as I did about Japanese. The professor's also cared about our progress and health, which made it easier during difficult classes. One of the really helpful aspects of having IES support me through the experience was the practical advice about the area, and the time spent with other international students. I especially liked having the orientation before the classes started so I had time to get used to things. The only thing I found a bit frustrating was it was nearly impossible to enter clubs at the university. But overall, the program was great.

Roadside with cars and torii in the background

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nagoya, Japan

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Creative Writing
  • Culture
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: 2019

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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Interviews

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Ashley Bell

Participated in 2015

Alumni

It has always been a dream of mine to study abroad. I also am studying a language, so I decided to apply to go for an entire academic year to really immerse myself in improving my language skills.

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Andrea Fortner

Participated in 2015

Alumni

As an international studies/Asian studies major, it was a requirement of my major to study abroad. Up to this point in my life, I had traveled abroad a few times and had made it a goal of mine to study abroad during college.

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Nicole Lynn

Participated in 2016

Alumni

I have always wanted to study abroad. I am a first generation student, and when I entered college, I was determined to eventually study overseas, since that could very well be my only opportunity to leave the U.S to go anywhere else. I was convinced that I was going to Ireland, pamphlets and UK study abroad emails and all. I started learning Japanese on a whim because I had a foreign language requirement and had a passing interest in anime. When I wound up loving the language and dedicating more of my time to it, I turned my sights to Japan and do not regret that decision in the slightest. I still need to go to Ireland, though.

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