Category Archives: undergraduate

Internship Opportunity: Capacity Building Services Program Internship, Intern #2

Posted on September 24, 2011 by LM

Via the World Learning mailing list. World Learning does not service Japan, but this internship may be of interest to those planning to work in study abroad, international education, and international development. Capacity Building Services　(CBS) Program Internship Deadline: Dec. 10, … Continue reading →

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Funding: Diversity Abroad Scholarships

Posted on September 20, 2011 by reedra01

Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, will offer ten, $500 scholarships for spring and fall 2012 study abroad. Five scholarships are available for the fall and five for the spring. Scholarships are only available for students participating in … Continue reading →

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Funding: ATJ’s Bridging Scholarships for Undergraduates

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Nyssa

The Bridging Scholarship program will award 20 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Spring 2012. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan … Continue reading →

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How to Do Research on Japanese Literature (via Contemporary Japanese Literature)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Paula

This introductory guide to doing research on Japanese Literature, provided by Kathryn over at the Contemporary Japanese Literature blog, is a fantastic collection and evaluation of a variety of resources in Asian Studies. Even if your specialty isn’t literature, this … Continue reading →

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IUC series (final!): Former students – Where are they now?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Paula

Thus far we’ve talked quite a bit about attending the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies—whether or not it’s the right time for you, how to fund your stay, what sort of housing to get (homestay, IUC sponsored housing like … Continue reading →

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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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Resource: National Diet Library Online Services

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nyssa

The National Diet Library (NDL) in Tokyo is an undeniably large resource with every new publication in Japan required by law to be stored there. While anyone over the age of 18 can apply for user registration and gain access … 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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