December 1, 2024; $75*
*The $75 application fee is non-refundable
May 8 - June 5, 2025
Immerse yourself in the language and the culture of Japan from ancient to pop culture. During the four weeks in this beautiful county, students will experience listening and speaking the Japanese language in real life situations. They will improve their language skills with host families and local people, including local university students.
The program site is in Nagoya in central Japan. Nagoya has a rich history of shoguns such as Tokugawa Ieyasu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is also the birth place of such global companies as Toyota, Brother, Pilot Ink, and Noritake.
In Nagoya, students will visit old castles, Ghibli Park, museums, gardens, temples, shrines, old and new marketplaces, and a local festival.
At the end of three weeks in Nagoya, we will travel to Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and Tokyo. The students will explore the ancient culture in Nara and Kyoto guided by local university students, visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and beautiful Miyajima in Hiroshima, and discover old and futuristic Tokyo.
*Students are expected to take two of the following courses while on this study abroad.
LANG 291R Independent Study (3 credits)
AND
JPNS 115R Japanese Conversation 1 (3 credits)
OR
JPNS 2110 Conversational Japanese (3 credits)
NOTE: Coursework will be conducted during the travel dates between May 9 to June 4.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.5
Students with Academic Standings registration holds at the time of application received for falling below a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester(s) will not be allowed to study abroad and should not apply. Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program (possibly with no refund).
Prerequisite Course: JPNS 1010 (Students who have completed JPNS 1020 or higher will be given priority.
Physical requirements: Walking to and from classes, walking and climbing stairs at historical sites and museums, and walking all day and climbing stairs during day trips. Train and bus rides, up to 3 hours.
Many visiting sites have no wheelchair accessibility.
Study Abroad typically involves a lot of walking! Make sure that you will be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
Travel during the summer in foreign countries can be uncomfortably hot and humid. Air conditioning is not always available.
Students on study abroad must be able to independently navigate in a foreign country and be able to follow specific instructions. This may include figuring out and using public transportation, making their way through airports, negotiating large crowds, and making smart decisions related to their own safety in unfamiliar circumstances.
*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact the Office of Education Abroad if you require such services. Students with significant physical or mental health needs should discuss their suitability for study abroad travel with their medical professional, UVU Student Health Services, UVU Accessibility Services, and/or family before making the decision to apply.
Fee covers in-country housing and transportation, excursions and program side-trips, meals while staying with host families, some guides, activities, international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$3765
*This cost is tentative and based on the current exchange rate and program plans. This cost may be updated due to exchange-rate fluctuations or program changes.
*Within 5 days of acceptance into a Study Abroad program, you will be required to pay a $500 non-refundable commitment deposit to confirm your spot. See the Refunds and Cancellation policy.
The student is responsible for these additional costs:
Students over the age of 73 at the time of travel may be required to purchase a supplemental international health and evacuation insurance plan through GeoBlue (approx $200-$500+)
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit, missed flights, etc.
All students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee .
*UVU study abroad tuition is charged as an additional study abroad fee in your student account. It is separate from the study abroad program fee and regular UVU summer tuition. It is not factored into the "equal payment" calculation of the UVU Tuition Table. Study Abroad students are advised to only take study abroad courses during the block of their study abroad program.
There are some scholarship opportunities that are available from UVU and nationally. These scholarships are competitive and have varying application dates. Please click here for more information.
Pell Grants and Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to the UVU Study Abroad Advisor (LA 209) and a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).
UVU Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Waiver benefits may not be used to pay for study abroad tuition or fees.
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