Japanese Abroad
Imagine taking in one of Kyoto's 17 World Heritage sites, or soak in one of Hakone's serene natural hot springs. Picture yourself shopping for eccentric fashion, vintage kimonos, or traditional crafts on Tokyo's bustling streets. You can do all of this and more while studying abroad and improving your language skills through study abroad!
In an increasingly global society, proficiency in a foreign language is a highly demanded skill. Take the knowledge, vocab, and grammar you’ve learned in the classroom and use it in real world situations and rapidly improve your proficiency. Expand your appreciation of culture and language by interning, volunteering or studying abroad in Japan.
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Program Suggestions
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students studying Japanese.
Faculty-Led Programs
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Japanese Spirituality and the Supernatural
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Students will register for a total of 6 credits: EAS 333: Japanese Spirituality and the Supernatural (3 credits) AND JPN 280: Special Topics in Japanese (3 credits) *Fulfills Global Perspectives and 2 Issues. Reflection required. Language of instruction: English and Japanese Honors students: can be used to fulfill HNR 300, HNR 401, or HNR 499 requirements |
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Summer Programs
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Academic Advice
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
- Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
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Internships
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an internship abroad.
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Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
Scholarship Opportunities
GVSU Crawley Japanese Studies Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page
Department Contact
Jeremy Robinson
[email protected]
(616) 331-8907
Modern Languages and Literatures