Category Archives: language schools

IUC Series: IUC 10-month program (Part 2)

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Paula

A couple weeks ago we began with a rundown of the IUC 10-month program coursework, beginning with an explanation of the entrance exam and then detailing the materials and expectations of quarters 1 and 2. This week we will close … Continue reading →

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Summer and year program: CET intensive study abroad in Osaka

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Paula

http://cetacademicprograms.com/programs/japanese-language-osaka-japan/ Application Deadlines: Spring – October 1 Summer – March 1 Fall – May 1 Osaka, Japan: Is this study abroad program for you? CET offers students in Osaka intensive language instruction, housing with Japanese roommates and a Japanese-only language … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: 10-month program (Part 1)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Paula

We’ve already covered a variety of topics about the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language studies, including introductory information, apartments vs. monthly mansions, IUC-sponsored housing (Star Heights and Toriumi Haimu), and the summer program, but most students are interested in hearing … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: IUC-sponsored housing: Star Heights

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Paula

Another guest writer, Alissa Murray was one of many students who chose IUC-sponsored housing during her stay in Yokohama at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies. We should have one more housing post on the way, followed by one on … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: The IUC Summer Program

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paula

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies has two programs, the intensive summer program and the intensive 10-month program (I use this word for both because there’s really no denying that the 10-month program is just as serious business as … Continue reading →

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Summer Program: HIF Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Paula

Already thinking about a summer language program for next year? Check out HIF, which has a February application deadline! — http://www.hif.or.jp/en/program/ Program Objectives The HIF Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program is a university level intensive summer course that focuses … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: What is the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies and (when) should I go?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Paula

I’ve been thinking about writing up something on the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) in Yokohama, Japan ever since I came back a year ago. Why? Because the IUC was a fantastic experience that vastly improved my Japanese … Continue reading →

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Western Michigan University – Summer Translation Institute

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Paula

Application Deadline: May 1, 2011 *Applications received after that date will be considered based upon available space. What is the Summer Translation Institute? The Summer Translation Institute (STI), hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages at Western Michigan University, offers a … Continue reading →

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Extension of deadline: KCJS Summer Program in Advanced and Classical Japanese

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Paula

The Kyoto Consortium of Japanese Studies (KCJS) is extending the application deadline for summer 2011 to accommodate those students who might be looking for an alternative program this summer. In 2011, the program will begin on June 2 and end … Continue reading →

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University of New Orleans-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Summer Program

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paula

Here is a summer program announcement for undergrads looking to go abroad. Kyoto is wonderful and the price of this program is pretty reasonable as well! I didn’t see a deadline on the webpage, so be sure to look into … Continue reading →

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