Category Archives: undergraduate

Oral Proficiency Interviews: What to Expect

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Paula

Anyone who has taken Japanese has, at one point or another, been subject to a dreaded oral exam come test time. Oral exams can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of taking formalized Japanese study, regardless of how long … Continue reading →

Posted in graduate school, senior year, undergraduate | Tagged exams, Japanese, OPI, oral exams, Oral Proficiency Interview, studying | 6 Comments

Choosing the right Japanese Studies Ph.D. program for you

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Paula

April 15th. The dreaded Tax Day. Or, for those hoping to break into academia, also known as Decision Day! If you’re like me, you’ve spent all of March and most of February agonizing over where the rest of your life … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, funding, graduate school, main posts, undergraduate | Tagged applying to graduate school, choosing a school, cohort, faculty, graduate school, japanese studies, language, school rankings, students | 6 Comments

Call for submissions: Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Paula

— On behalf of the Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs, I would like to extend a warm invitation to students to submit their work for the upcoming 2011 issue. The Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs showcases outstanding papers … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, graduate school, undergraduate | Tagged asia, Asian Studies, journal, Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs, Stanford University | Leave a comment

Specialty Dictionaries Online: Art History and History

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Paula

There’s an enormous amount of online J/E and E/J dictionaries, add-ons, and web readers out there, some aimed at the casual learner and others for more advanced students. But let’s face it- when you’re in the Japanese field as a … Continue reading →

Posted in graduate school, main posts, study tools, undergraduate, useful links | Tagged art, art history, castles, dictionaries, dictionary, glossary, history, JAANUS, Japanese dictionary, Tokyo University | 9 Comments

Freeman-Asia Award for Study in Asia

Posted on February 21, 2011 by reedra01

If you are an American undergraduate student and the only thing holding you back from studying abroad in Asia is lack of finances, here is an opportunity for you! Freeman-Asia provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, financial assistance, funding, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged academic year, asia, Freeman Asia, funding, grants, Japan, summer | Leave a comment

Is Home Stay in Japan right for you?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by reedda02

The decision whether to do a home stay or to live in a dorm while studying abroad is a personal one. In order to make this decision effectively, you need to honestly evaluate yourself – specifically, what you can handle … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, graduate school, homestay, housing, living abroad, main posts, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged culture, culture shock, food, homestay, Japan, Japanese, Japanese culture, language, travel, travel abroad | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in announcements, language schools, living abroad, study abroad, summer program, undergraduate | Tagged Doshisha University, Japan, Japanese, Kyoto, New Orleans, study abroad, summer, UNO-Japan | Leave a comment

SOAS Summer Programme in London: Empires in World History

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Paula

The School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London announces its summer program “Empires in World History” — Empires in World History: Merchant Capital, Colonialism and World Trade Website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/summer/empires/ Minimum Entry Requirements: 3.0 GPA (US) or … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, graduate school, study abroad, summer program, undergraduate | Tagged Africa, asia, empires, history, London, Middle East, Near East, School of Oriental and African Studies, summer program, University of London, world history | Leave a comment

Nagoya University Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Paula

Here’s a last minute scholarship announcement for undergraduates who plan to study abroad at Nagoya University: — Nagoya University Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline: January 14th, 2011 Scholarship Award Amounts: The maximum total award will be JPY500,000 per year per … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, financial assistance, funding, living abroad, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship, Nagoya University, scholarships, study abroad | Leave a comment

Grant Opportunity for California Residents

Posted on January 11, 2011 by reedra01

Here’s a very unique travel grant opportunity, specifically aimed at California residents. Get ready to get creative! Thanks to Playing with Hire for the link! — AURORA CHALLENGE GRANT Only for California Residents Deadline for Applications: March 31st, 2011 The … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, funding, graduate school, living abroad, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged Aurora Challenge Grant, culture, grants, Japan, Japan Language Scholarship Foundation | Leave a comment