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Japanese Studies M.A. In Action: How My Master’s Degree Prepared Me For My Professional Career

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Paula

Elizabeth Mekaru is currently a Study Abroad Advisor for the University of Michigan Center for Global and Intercultural Study. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2005 with a B.A. in Asian Studies, and taught English in Yokohama for … Continue reading →

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My Experience in Media Contents Translation

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Paula

For today’s guest article, we’ll be featuring information from Ai-Lin, a Master’s student who has been working with a translation company in Japan on media contents materials for several months now. She writes a bit about her experiences as a … Continue reading →

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Working at an Eikaiwa [Part 3]

Posted on May 29, 2013 by LM

The final installation of three guest articles on working at eikaiwa by Sean Montgomery. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3: Why I know what I know I have enough stories about eikaiwa to last a thousand Arabian nights, but I’ll … Continue reading →

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Working at an Eikaiwa [Part 2]

Posted on May 15, 2013 by LM

Today we return to the subject of teaching in Japan with the second of three guest articles by Sean Montgomery, who writes on the basics you need to know about eikaiwa and employment experiences with them. See Part 1 here. Part 2: What … Continue reading →

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Working at an Eikaiwa [Part 1]

Posted on May 1, 2013 by LM

Today we return to the subject of teaching in Japan, with the first of several guest articles by Sean Montgomery, who writes on the basics you need to know about eikaiwa and employment experiences with them.  — Eikaiwa is vernacular for … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Paula

Many students wonder what kinds of programs outside of the standard academic study abroad experience will enable them to make meaningful connections to Japan on a personal and professional level.  The Japan-America Student Conference is a student-led exchange program in … Continue reading →

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Listening Practice with Podcasts

Posted on January 30, 2013 by LM

Whether you’re preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, an Oral Proficiency Interview, or just want to improve your linguistic skills, Japanese-language podcasts are a great way to improve your listening skills. Watching Japanese dramas and movies is also helpful, … Continue reading →

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Managing your Digital Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Travis

For better or for worse, the days are gone where we were judged purely by our CVs, job interviews, and the like – today, despite laws prohibiting them from doing so, potential employers look at our Facebook profiles, and Google … Continue reading →

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Translation services and the video game industry

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Paula

Today we’re featuring a guest post by Natalie Jones, who works at the marketing team of Quick Lingo, a translation services company. In her article, she discusses video game translation as one avenue for aspiring translators, and talks a bit … Continue reading →

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On the State of the Humanities and the value of the PhD

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Travis

I have seen countless articles and blog posts in the last few years – and I am sure you have too – commenting on the state of the humanities, dramatic shifts in the nature of the university as an institution, … Continue reading →

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