Japan Summer Study

This program is currently not accepting applications and will be paused through Fall 2023. If you would like to discuss your study abroad options, please contact the CWIL office at abroad@saintmarys.edu.

Saint Mary's College established a direct student exchange program with Ochanomizu University in Tokyo. Ochanomizu University offers an Ocha Summer Program for Global Leaders. The credit-bearing program includes academic courses and extracurricular activities.
 
Program dates: Mid-June 
 
Courses:
Option I: Culture and Society Course (English-taught Courses, 3 credits)

Three sub-courses:

Gender, globalization and diversity in contemporary Japan
Food, Crafts, and Physical Activities in Japan
Advances in Natural Sciences?

Option 2: Japanese language Course (3 credits)

Field Trip and Activities
Welcome & Farewell
One-day Tokyo tour (Asakusa tour, Shrine tour, Tokyo tower and Ginza tour)
Culture exchange session
Japanese Culture workshops (Japanese language, food, Kimino, and pop culture)
Movie afternoon and more

Travel and Orientation
Students must provide their own transportation to Japan and back.

Housing
Students may apply for Ochanomizu University’s dormitory rooms, but the number of rooms is limited. OU will provide assistance for housing if the students are not selected by lottery.
 
Insurance
Saint Mary's College provides international insurance for all participants for the duration of the program. Saint Mary's College exercises every possible care in the arrangements made for its students. The College, however, is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to person or property, nor does it accept responsibility in connection with the service of any means of transportation. It is wise to have insurance on personal baggage and possessions. 

Cost and Financial Aid
The cost of Summer programs vary by the program. In general, you should expect to pay the standard SMC summer tuition rates, as well as an additional program fee specific to each program. Financial aid awards from Saint Mary's College will not apply to the summer session. Students will need to pay for housing and purchase meals themselves. The program fee does not cover round-trip airfare, other travel, passport fees, books or expenditures of a personal nature.

Scholarships
Saint Mary's students may apply for the CWIL Summer Study Student Travel Grant. Ochanomizu University may award some scholarships to selected students. 

Eligibility
The Japan Summer Program is open to students of all majors. There is no Japanese language or GPA requirement. One faculty recommendation is required. 
 

For more information, contact:

Rebecca Méndez
Assistant Director of International Programs
Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership
(574) 284-4740
rmendez@saintmarys.edu