Osaka Gaukin University, Osaka, Japan

Osaka Gaukin University, Osaka, Japan

Long-Term Study Abroad Program in Japan (Osaka)

• Study Abroad Program in Japan
• Osaka Gakuin University (September 2014 – July 2015)
• ( Temporarily suspended until Osaka Gakuin University can send us their exchange students.)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

In cooperation with the Center for International Education, the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach, will offer a year long International Exchange program in Osaka, Japan at Osaka Gakuin University (OGU). OGU is located only thirty minutes from Kyoto, the cultural center of Japan; ten minutes from the downtown hub of the Osaka business and entertainment district; forty minutes from Kobe, one of the world’s leading trading ports; sixty minutes from Nara, the oldest historical region of Japan, and about two and a half hours by Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from the nation’s capital, Tokyo.

The International Center at OGU is committed to providing international exchange students with a “life-changing” authentic Japanese experience that they will be able to build upon after leaving OGU. The goal of the program is to offer unique educational opportunities and experiences for international exchange students coming to study at OGU. Through education and “hands-on” experiences, the OGU program is designed to foster first-hand language acquisition, intercultural respect and awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong friendships between Japanese and international students. OGU has one of the most progressive, practical and unique Japanese Studies programs in Japan. Students take 16-18 hours of coursework per week each semester. This includes 10-12 hours of Japanese language instruction in the morning and 6 hours of classes taught in English on subjects related to Japan and Asia.

For a list of classes and descriptions click here

Students taking part in the program stay with a host family each semester and pay ¥50,000 ($600) per month. In contrast to many other Japanese study abroad and exchange programs, living with a Japanese host family in a long-term home stay living arrangement is considered to be one of the most valuable experiences while studying at OGU. The long-term home stay offers the unique opportunity for international students to gain invaluable experience and insight while observing, living, and understanding Japanese daily life and customs.

ESTIMATED BUDGET*

The per-student summer program cost is itemized as follows:

*The estimated budget does not include CSULB tuition, which is currently $2,185 per semester. The total cost of the program may vary depending on airfare and fluctuating currency rates.

Completed applications should be submitted to the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (FO3-340) by March 7, 2014. Questions? (562) 985-4645