Study Abroad in Japan
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
This program is perfect for students interested in Japanese culture, history, and language. Students from all Programs and Colleges at MSU are welcome.
A unique and best feature of this program the close interactions you'll have with Japanese university students.
This program attracts students from different majors, diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, travel experiences, and personal experiences.
If you are studying Japanese language, the extensive interactions with Japanese students gives you the rare and ideal opportunity to improve your Japanese while speaking informally with friends while doing fun things. Much better than spending hours in Japanese classes :)
Speaking Japanese is not required. All activities are in English and Japanese students speak English.
Three weeks. May 22 to June 13, 2025
ISS 330B Asia: Social Science Perspectives
CEP 416, Teaching and Learning with Technology
CEP 490/890 Independent Study
CEP 491/891, Special Topics, Education, Society, & Culture
Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Osaka, and Matsue. You will spend time in both the large cities and quieter areas of Japan.
$3860* Program fee (housing, some meals, in country transportation, activities, etc)
$4265* Additional expenses (airfare, some meals, passport, spending money, etc.)
Tuition, 6 credits
*2024 fees. Current fees will be different.
Applications are being reviewed NOW! The program accepts 14 students and is usually full by the end of the Fall semester. If you are considering this program, please let David Wong (dwong@msu.edu) know immediately!
MSU Office of Education Abroad
Contact Dr. David Wong, program leader. dwong@msu.edu
Most Japanese can speak English, so you'll be able to communicate. Classes and conversations will be in English. Look forward to learning a few Japanese phrases, though!
Japan is one of the safest and cleanest countries in the world. Also, Japanese are famous for their hospitality and service.
Spend lots of time in and out of class with Japanese students
Visit famous cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island...with Japanese students!
Explore traditional and popular culture
Explore things that interest you!
You're encouraged to stay longer in Japan after the program. (Go to Tokyo Disney!)
https://msueducationabroad.via-trm.com/visitor/programs/11210