Students on this summer program enroll in six weeks of intensive Japanese coursework at Waseda University’s Center for Japanese Language. The courses are immersive and comprehensively cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Successful completion of the program grants a certificate from Waseda University.

From cross country to travelling across countries, Monica has found herself a better person after travelling abroad.

The very real phenomenon that is: Reverse Culture-Shock. Yes, it’s a real thing. Just ask Sydney!

Growing up, I wanted to explore and experience everything possible. I dreamed about traveling and saved my roots for the exotic places I would visit someday rather than plant them in my familiar life. I never allowed static friction to ground me anywhere, so when I decided to intern abroad, it was easy to leave everything behind.

Tascha spent a term teaching English literacy to children in Cape Town. Back in the PNW, she not only misses the pizza but also the children and wonders if she made an impact on them.

Tyler Richardson quickly learns about the differences between Japan and the United States but continues to push himself to learn more.

Yonsei University is a large and diverse research university, and there are many different ways that students can begin to explore and experience Seoul from Yonsei’s central location. Students can enroll in Korean language classes as well as topical coursework taught in English spanning the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences.

Ewha Women’s University is ranked as one of the top five Korean universities. A comprehensive university, Ewha’s international programs and its continuing education programs are open to male and female students. 

Follow Gracen as she realizes that working with people with dementia is a humbling experience at the Eric Liddell Centre in Scotland.

Jennifer is studying abroad in Ireland, but throughout her first two weeks, she was able to find some time to explore the wonderful city of Dublin.