Program Date

May 31 - June 25, 2010

Departure date: May 28
Return date: June 27

What you Will Learn

Students will have the opportunity to learn Japanese language while being fully immersed in the Japanese culture. Students will be living with a host family, which will allow them to experience Japanese life firsthand. Students will earn six units of academic credit.

All students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and have at least a one-year study of college level Japanese.

The Campus

Trident College of Languages is dedicated to quality language education to both Japanese and foreign students. Trident College of Languages is located in the center of Nagoya. Public transportation such as train and subway is only a short walk from the college. Students can travel easily to a variety of Nagoya cultural sites, shopping areas, and nightlife spots.

Course options

Cost: $4,281.00

(Cost subject to change)

Cost includes the following:

• $200 non-refundable application fee
• Tuition and fees for six hours of Texas State credit
• Housing with a host family
• Breakfast and dinner
• Guest lectures and visits to local businesses
• International health insurance

Payment schedule

(Information subject to change)

Participants may lose all or part of the deposit or total payment if cancellation occurs. The $200 application fee is non-refundable.

All Study Abroad Program payments can be made using either of the following two options:

1. Online payments: Go to http://uweb.txstate.edu/gao/study_abroad/
    
2. Cash and check payments are accepted at the cashier's office, located on the first floor of the J.C. Kellam Administration Building. Be sure to bring your Texas State ID number with you, and indicate to the cashier that you are paying for a Study Abroad Program. Please pay the amount indicated on the payment schedule for your program.

Please note:

• All study abroad registrations must be made in the Study Abroad Office located at 302 ASB North.
   
• By making your first payment (online or at the cashier's office) you are agreeing to the payment and cancellation policies established for your study abroad program.
   
• After making your first payment, you are required to submit your study abroad application packet to the Study Abroad Office on or before the next business day, or your payment may be refunded less the $200 non-refundable application fee.

Financial Assistance

For detailed information on financial aid, visit our Financial Assistance page or contact the Texas State Office of Financial Aid, located in JCK 220.

For information and application materials for the International Education Fee Scholarship, download the IEFS Information and Application. The IEFS application deadline is November 13, 2009.

Program Director Contact Information

Dr. Mayumi Moriuchi
Texas State Department of Modern Languages
512.245.1347

Program pending approval

See What Students Thought of This Program

1. My living accommodations were:
N/A: 0%
Unsatisfactory: 0%
Less than you expected: 0%
Good: 17%
Very good: 82%

2. The excursion(s) included as part of the program met my expectations.
N/A: 0%
Unsatisfactory: 0%
Less than you expected: 0%
Good: 17%
Very good: 82%

3. The host institution met my needs.
N/A: 0%
Unsatisfactory: 0%
Less than you expected: 0%
Good: 17%
Very good: 82%

4. How much spending money would you recommend to future participants?
Less than $500: 0%
$500-$750: 0%
$750-$1,000: 23%
$1,000-$1,500: 41%
$1,500-$2,000: 29%
More than $2,000: 5%

5. Do you think you learned more by participating in this program than what you would have learned on campus?
Yes: 88%
No: 11%

6. This program met the learning objectives.
N/A: 0%
Unsatisfactory: 0%
Less than you expected: 5%
Good: 23%
Very good: 70%

7. I was challenged by this program.
N/A: 0%
Unsatisfactory: 0%
Less than you expected: 5%
Good: 35%
Very good: 58%

8. This program was cost effective.
N/A: 0%
Unsatisfactory: 0%
Less than you expected: 0%
Good: 41%
Very good: 58%

9. Do you consider this place a safe destination for Texas State students?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%

10. Would you recommend this program to other students?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%

11. Briefly describe your best experience in this program.

• Kyoto!
• Going to Kyoto. It was by far the best experience I had.
• The weekend trips were informative and enjoyable.
• Going to Kyoto and seeing the sights.
• My host brother was awesome!
• Going to see the shrines and Nagoya castle.
• Visiting historical sights.
• Traveling.
• Exploring the beauty of Kyoto.
• Meeting very polite and friendly people.
• Living conditions were great.
• The home stay was marvelous – I really felt like part of the family.
• Host family. I really love them a lot.
• The host family and shopping.
• The Tokyo trip was very fun.
• Staying with my host mother. Difficult, but fun and hilarious at times. I could relax there.

12. Briefly describe your worst experience in this program:

• The quizzes were difficult as was the language. It was hard for me to grasp. It takes me three times as long to retain the material.
• I got scolded by my host family excessively.
• The actual school. The teaching program was less than certified and the book felt useless. Perhaps obtaining a different book would better the students as well as t he teachers.
• I got on the wrong train once.
• The hostel was technically not part of the program, but I really don’t recommend staying at a hostel.
• Before arriving I was told I had not sent out my information and I received no information on where I’d be living.
• Not having soap in public bathrooms.
• An immense amount of walking.
• Being lost at Nagoya station.

13. List information that you did not receive that you think is important for future student to have.

• No soap in bathrooms, and no water fountains.
• House slippers are required.
• Schedule of program.
• More information about girls’ dress codes.
• The cost of living is very high here Be prepared to spend more on souvenirs than you thought. Bring antibacterial gel.
• No soap in public bathrooms.
• There are no water fountains, and few public restrooms so prepare for it.
• Umbrella, notebooks, pencils and a water bottle. There are no water fountains, so buy a pack of water bottles. A lot of people get dehydrated the first week. The toilets don’t have soap or toilet paper. - Pack light.