CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences
- Hosted at: Sophia University
- Location(s): Tokyo, Japan
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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energy (along with anime, Godzilla, and Hello Kitty). The prestigious Sophia University is CIEE’s partner school and your host for coursework in English on anthropology, art history, cultural studies, history, international business and economics,... read more
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It was definitely worthwhile. I learned that I loved exploring Japan and will definitely return. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned about a culture that is completely different from my own and it was eye-opening. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
seeing from outside and merging into it are two completely different things yi.wang.7543 - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Language, friendships, culture A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
New perspective on Japanese life. Absolutely worthwhile. Gordon W - Fordham University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about self-reliance. Yes, it was worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Absolutely. It's hard to put a value on what I've learned while I'm still here--it won't be until I have to change back that I'm really aware of what I have gained. Katie A - Austin College View Entire Review
Yes. I learned new things about the culture that I had not experienced. I made many new friends, countless countless memories, and fulfilled my dream of living as a student in Japan. It has shown me also that although I love Japan, I don't think I would live there. Visit often, but not live. Mijeong T - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, I would do it again, but I would probably take Intensive Japanese and try harder to make Japanese friends. Sophie2 - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I plan on working in Tokyo when I graduate so I would say this is a good indicator of my experience there. It changed my perspective on being American in a foreign city as well as being American in America. I met so many international people as well as native Japanese people and I feel like you can only get that experience if yo... Tama M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile in the sense that it made me realize that I DON'T like Japan that much and DON'T want to live and work there like I had originally thought. In that sense it saved me the trouble of getting a job there and being committed to living there for several years and likely growing to hate it. I learned a l... John D - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned about a new culture and new language. it was an amazing experience and I am so glad I got the opportunity to study abroad in Japan. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Language skills, a stronger sense of independence, and that trains are the best thing in the world. I believe it was very worthwhile. I got to experience many things, such as concerts and conventions, that I would not have otherwise been able to experience. A student - Austin College View Entire Review
I learned how not to panic when I get lost. I learned to read body language much better and to interact with people whom I don't share a language with. Trevor F - Trinity University View Entire Review
language skills and how to live with the others Katherine W W - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot more than I expected about Japanese culture and language. I learned how to be a part of a very different community and it was very worthwhile. Jonathan R - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned some interesting things about the culture and language that I wouldn't find in a book. I gained valuable friendships. Overall, it was very worthwhile Megan A - Fordham University View Entire Review
Yes. I just wish I could have done a homestay but the natural disaster was (obviously) out of our control. Anna m - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I would definitely regret not coming to Japan when I had the chance, so I'm glad I went through with it and spent a semester in Tokyo. At times, I feel like it was an academic waste of a semester, but outside of the academics, I've made a lot of memories that have made it worthwhile. After being in Japan, I feel like its unneces... Alicia B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Japan, but the main benefit was the reaffirmation of what is important for me to have in my life back home. For me personally, I came to realize the importance of family and a solid foundation on which to enjoy life rather than getting caught up in the rat race that is Tokyo. Jake E - Trinity University View Entire Review
it was aight i guess Mary J - University of Washington View Entire Review
About
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Japanese
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Japanese Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
2.75Website
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$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
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$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
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