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The CET Japan program is designed to maximize language improvement and covers at least a full year of university-level Japanese! Practice your Japanese by living in an apartment with local roommates (and other CET peers) or by interviewing locals.... read more
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I made what I feel will be lifelong connections, had unforgettable experiences taking in new sights, and furthered my Japanese knowledge in an encouraging and environment. Auden L - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned new perspectives, and lifestyles, met people for life, and grew as an individual. It was definitely worth it. Isabelle S - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I improved my language skills and made friends A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I'm glad I went, I met some amazing people and got to experience Japan first hand. There's nothing else like it. Anonymous Reviewer - Texas A&M University–Central Texas View Entire Review
I gained a lot of confidence in myself and met really amazing people. I also improved my Japanese very much. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained the confidence that I can adapt to and thrive in a place where I know nothing. I didn't know the language and I didn't know anyone, but I still gained lifelong friends and had a lot fun in the 4 months I spent there. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I 100% feel more confident in my language skills. It was weird at the start of the semester, but I loved coming to be able to properly converse with my friends at the end or ask directions on the street or order food or what have you. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Making local friends and experiencing the local life. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I improved my Japanese a lot . Yi-Jung W - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I understood better how the Japanese as people in a different culture approached everyday tasks, and how to appreciate their culture and the environment Zhikang G - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
my japanese is a lot more fluid Eric A - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was extremely worthwhile. I gained a lot of insight into Japanese culture while learning a lot more about myself. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained experience of the Japanese lifestyle. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned to be curious and braver. I am not as afraid to make mistakes, to explore, to take initiative and do what I want to do. I think in life experience, it was definitely worth it. Camille Nagasawa - University of Washington View Entire Review
I learned what it is like to live in a foreign country, how to manage money, the culture in Japan, and much more. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Living and studying in Osaka taught me that I can work hard and still take my studies seriously without having to take myself too seriously. Omar Hernandez Rodriguez - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It is so worth it. By immersing myself in a complete Japanese environment, I learned to live with Japanese people, and Japanese. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. Not only did my language skills improve immensely, but I feel like I learned a lot about myself, and my independence and self-confidence grew as well. I met some great friends and got to see and experience a lot of the country I've been interested in for quite some time. Katherine Debettencourt - Brandeis University View Entire Review
The biggest thing I gained was so many friends that I am really close to. I also hugely improved my Japanese skills. This experience has opened my mind to the world (met so many people from all over the world while I was in Japan) and also made me decide to live in Japan in the future. Benjamin Percival - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I have improved my language skills, met amazing friends and had many great sightseeings. Definitely worthwhile. qianran y - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I improve dramatically at Japanese. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes, it was worth while. I made lifetime friends, became proficient in Japanese, ate delicious foods, saw beautiful sites and really dove into Japanese culture (maybe even more than the traditional foreign student). Shuan K - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
First and foremost, I gained college-level Japanese language skills; that alone makes the trip worthwhile. Second, my art class provided me the chance to explore areas of Japanese culture, such as the backstage of the National Bunraku (Japanese puppetry) Theater. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
This experience was amazing. I learned Japanese rapidly and made all kinds of friends. But just as importantly I learned a great amount about myself, my values, and my goals. I can't speak highly enough about the kind of life-changing experience it is to go to a convenience store or order at a restaurant all by yourself. There i... Ryan S - Trinity University View Entire Review
About
The CET Japan program is designed to maximize language improvement and covers at least a full year of university-level Japanese! Practice your Japanese by living in an apartment with local roommates (and other CET peers) or by interviewing locals.
Weekend trips and group excursions take you off the tourist map to hot springs or a re-created ninja village. Japanese language learners of all levels and majors are welcome to attend the fall and spring terms. The summer term has a pre-requisite (2 semesters of Japanese).
Highlights
Weekend trips and group excursions take you off the tourist map to hot springs or a re-created ninja village. Japanese language learners of all levels and majors are welcome to attend the fall and spring terms. The summer term has a pre-requisite (2 semesters of Japanese).
Highlights
- Small, intensive language classes
- 10 hours/week of Japanese learning
- Cover a year's worth of Japanese each semester
- Studio arts elective taught exclusively for CET students
- Out-of-classroom projects & learning
- Direct-enroll electives in Japanese or English
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Custom
Instruction Language(s):
- Japanese
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Japanese
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- East Asian Languages, Literature
- Japanese Language, Literature
- Science, Technology and Society
- International Relations
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Business
Minimum GPA:
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CET Academic Programs Scholarships
CET awards $400,000 in scholarship awards each year and supports the Fund for Education Abroad to lessen financial need as a barrier to study abroad. Most CET scholarship decisions are based on financial need, and scholarship awards are intended to encourage study abroad by helping to alleviate financial burden.
up to $3,000
Deadlines:
Check our website for scholarship application deadlines!
Guidelines/Requirements:
When you apply to a CET program, you receive access to the CET Scholarship applications. Apply for as many CET Scholarships as you like! Each application include short answer questions and one essay whose prompt matches the spirit of the award. Scholarships that consider financial need also ask for current financial aid information.
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