Program Dates

Departure date from the U.S.A.
May 23, 2013

First day of classes
May 27, 2013

Last day of classes
June 21, 2013

Departure date from Japan
June 23, 2013

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: $4,830

(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

 *Deadline to submit application is January 25, 2013

(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, EXCEPT TUITION, can be made using either of the following two options:

1. Online payments: Go to http://uweb.txstate.edu/gao/study_abroad/
    
2. Cash, check and money order payments are accepted at the cashier's office, located on the first floor of the J.C. Kellam Administration Building. Please be advised that you must come by the study abroad office first so we may issue you a deposit form for your payment. 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 to Texas State Study Abroad, located on the first floor of Thornton International House, at 344 W. Woods Street.
   
• 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 online study abroad applicati

Payment/Cancellation Policies

Students who fail to make the payments on time may be withdrawn from the program. A late charge of $50.00 will be required if payments are made after the deadlines established for the program, but in time for the student's enrollment to be maintained.

Payments cover the following

• $200.00 non-refundable application fee
• Tuition and fees for six hours of university credit
• Lodging
• Some Meals
• International Health Insurance
• Scheduled visits and excursions

Program Transfer:

Once enrolled, students who tranfer to another program may do so by obtaining the required approvals and by paying $25.00 fee.

Course Changes:

Once the program has officially started will we not accept any course changes. All courses are final.

Cancellations:

• Any cancellation must be made by completing the Study Abroad Drop Form, which is located on our website under study abroad forms. Once we received the drop form   will officially withdraw you from the program. Any refund will only be considered on the date the drop form was received. This form must be turned into the Study Abroad Office:   Thornton International House, 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666.

• Cancellation before March 8,2013 will result in the loss of 20% of the total cost pluss application fee
• Cancellation between March 9th to April 26, 2013 will result in the loss of 50% of the total cost plus the        application fee.
  
• Cancellation between April 27th to May 20, 2013 will result in the loss of 70% of the total cost plus the application fee.
  
• After May 21, 2013 there will be NO refund.
  

Participants may lose all or part of the total payment (excluding tuition* fees made) if cancellation** occurs.

              *Tuition fees will be reimbursed following the University policy 

              **The $200.00 application fee is non-refundable.

Texas State faculty and the Study Abroad Office recommend that participants purchase trip/cancellation/delay/interruption insurance to cover any necessary change in plans that may occur.

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, please click here. The IEFS application deadline is November 28, 2012.

Program Director Contact Information

Dr. Mayumi Moriuchi
Texas State Department of Modern Languages
512.245.1347

Program pending approval and subject to change

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