JAPAN, Tokyo - Daito Bunka University Exchange

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• Location
• Academic Program
• Living Accommodations
• Selection
• Program Costs & Financial Aid
• Orientation & Calendar

Location

Daito Bunka has two campuses. Japanese classes for exchange students are held on the Higashi-matsuyama campus, which is about one hour from Tokyo. The other campus, Itabashi-ku, is about 25 minutes from central Tokyo. Tokyo is one of the world's most perplexing cities. In many ways, Tokyo is something of a modern-day utopia. Trains run on time; the crime rate is hardly worth worrying about; shops and vending machines provide everything you could need (and many things you never thought you needed) 24 hours a day; the people wear the coolest fashions, eat in fabulous restaurants and party in the hippest clubs. It's almost impossible to be bored here and first-time visitors should be prepared for a massive assault of the senses - just walking the streets of the hyperactive city can be an energizing experience. top

Academic Program

Students will take courses in Japanese grammar, reading, writing, speaking, culture, and/or Kanji (written characters). After arriving at the university, students will take a placement test and intervew to determine the appropriate class level. If the student displays a command of the Japanese language, then he or she may attend regular classes offered by the university. Daito Bunka will provide an official transcript of credits earned by each exchange student for the purpse of determining transfer of credit to the home university. SCSU students will be required to take beginning Japanese language courses as part of the exchange program. top

Living Accommodations

Housing arrangements for students will be facilitated by Daito Bunka. Students will stay at the DBU International Students' House. Each apartment has its own bathroom and kitchen facilities, as well as cooking utensils, refrigerator, microwave oven, televisions, desk, and bed. Students will stay with other international exchange students. Residence fees will be paid by the student directly to the host university after arrival. top

Selection

Undergraduate exchange students must have completed at least one year of continuous study at SCSU or another university. No prior knowledge of Japanese language is required. This program is limited to 2 students per term. An interview will be required for placement. All applicants must be in good academic standing and have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5. top

Program Costs and Financial Aid

Students pay SCSU tuition fees, but all other applicable fees, including residence and food services will be paid at Daito Bunka University upon arrival. Participating students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program site at Daito Bunka (including airfare). Costs may vary depending on tuition costs at SCSU and strength of the dollar in the host country. top

Orientation and Calendar

Priority will be given to applications received by the deadline. Applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.

A pre-departure orientation meeting for the program will be conducted the semester preceding the program. In addition there will be orientation meetings upon arrival at Southern Cross University. top

For more information and application packet, contact:

Center for International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
612-297-5353 in the Twin Cities
study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, such an accommodation may be available upon advance request. Please contact the Project 504 Coordinator, 106 Atwood Center, as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made in a timely fashion.

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