Tag Archives: Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies

IUC Series: The IUC Summer Program

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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IUC Series: Housing – Monthly Mansion vs. Apartment

Wondering what to do about IUC housing? We plan on featuring a couple different articles on the subject with all the basic info you need! A guest contributor here at Shinpai Deshou, Karen will be starting us off. Enjoy! ** When considering … Continue reading

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

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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Summer program at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies

If you’re interested in an advanced summer language program, the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies is one of the very best of its kind. Located in beautiful Yokohama (a five minute walk from the buildings in this photograph!), I can … Continue reading

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Blakemore Freeman Fellowships/Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study

Here is some information on two different types of funding for language study- one long-term, one short-term. Below are the criteria for people pursuing Japanese (although many other languages are also supported). Many thanks to Playing with Hire for this … Continue reading

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