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Japanese Language Study in Akita

DATES: June 17 – July 26, 2013

Application Fee

$100

Program Fee

$5,715

The Program Fee includes tuition and program expenses. Click on Program Fee for details.

International airfare and personal expenses are not included in the Program Fee and are the responsibility of the participant.

APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In addition to the CGE on-line application, you must also submit one recommendation letter and a statement of purpose.

ELIGIBILITY: This program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at George Mason University, who have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5 and who will have completed at two semesters by summer 2013.

NEW this year: No prior Japanese language is necessary; beginners are welcome!!

CREDITS: 6 undergraduate credits. Japanese 110, 210 & 250, 250 & 330, 330 & 331. Class level will be determined by placement exam taken after arrival in Akita.

Housing

Furnished student dormitories on campus. Students may be placed with international or Japanese roommates.

Excursions

Program includes excursions to Oga Peninsula, a famous tourist destination in northern Japan, and  Kakunodate, an ancient castle town where historic samurai mansions have been preserved. Kakunodate has also been referred to as “Little Kyoto,” due to its traditional atmosphere.

CONTACT: Erin Keeler at 703.993.3604 or toll free at 866.468.1243 The toll free number does not accept calls from the 703 or 571 area code.

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