CET Japan
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CET Japan offers a unique opportunity for students eager to immerse themselves fully in the local language, culture, and people. Tailor your experience by choosing how much Japanese you want to learn. You can also add electives that fit your inter... read more
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Yes, it was worth while. I made lifetime friends, became proficient in Japanese, ate delicious foods, saw beautiful sites and really dove into Japanese culture (maybe even more than the traditional foreign student). Shuan K - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
First and foremost, I gained college-level Japanese language skills; that alone makes the trip worthwhile. Second, my art class provided me the chance to explore areas of Japanese culture, such as the backstage of the National Bunraku (Japanese puppetry) Theater. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
This experience was amazing. I learned Japanese rapidly and made all kinds of friends. But just as importantly I learned a great amount about myself, my values, and my goals. I can't speak highly enough about the kind of life-changing experience it is to go to a convenience store or order at a restaurant all by yourself. There i... Ryan S - Trinity University View Entire Review
my japanese is a lot more fluid Eric A - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was extremely worthwhile. I gained a lot of insight into Japanese culture while learning a lot more about myself. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
About
CET Japan offers a unique opportunity for students eager to immerse themselves fully in the local language, culture, and people. Tailor your experience by choosing how much Japanese you want to learn. You can also add electives that fit your interests—try studio arts or direct-enroll at our local host university! Group excursions take you off the tourist map, like a day trip to Toei Kyoto Studio Park or an overnight trip to Tokushima. Japanese language learners of all levels and majors are welcome to attend the fall and spring programs. The summer program has a full-time language pledge and is open to students with at least 2 previous semesters of Japanese language.
Highlights
- Flexible Japanese language curriculum (choose 6 credits or 12 credits—you'll cover the entire textbook in one semester if you choose 12 credits!)
- Unique studio art elective opportunities like Manga Creation or Character Design
- Direct-enroll electives in Japanese or English
- Enjoy the privacy of a single room in apartments shared with CET peers and local roommates
- No language prerequisite for the fall and spring (Summer pre-req: at least 2 semesters of previous Japanese language study)
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Custom
Instruction Language(s):
- Japanese
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Japanese
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- East Asian Languages, Literature
- Japanese Language, Literature
- Science, Technology and Society
- International Relations
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Business
Minimum GPA:
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CET Academic Programs Scholarships
CET awards $400,000 in scholarship awards each year and supports the Fund for Education Abroad to lessen financial need as a barrier to study abroad. Most CET scholarship decisions are based on financial need, and scholarship awards are intended to encourage study abroad by helping to alleviate financial burden.
up to $3,000
Deadlines:
Check our website for scholarship application deadlines!
Guidelines/Requirements:
When you apply to a CET program, you receive access to the CET Scholarship applications. Apply for as many CET Scholarships as you like! Each application include short answer questions and one essay whose prompt matches the spirit of the award. Scholarships that consider financial need also ask for current financial aid information.
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