Seinan Gakuin University
Fukuoka City, Japan
The Program:
Since 1875, Ouachita has conducted an exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University in Fukuoka City, Japan. During these years, over students have experienced the rich and exciting dimensions of Japanese culture. It is not unusual for students who have participated in this program to return to Japan after graduation to live, work, or continue their studies.
See http://www.seinan-gu.ac.jp
Ouachita students live in an international residence hall with students from other U.S. universities during their stay in Fukuoka City. Students can also take public transportation to and from the University.
Students selected to participate in the two-semester program may earn up to 36 hours of course credit. A list of possible courses can be obtained from the International Studies Director at Ouachita.
An example of courses offered at Senian Gakuin University are as follows:
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Japanese I, II, III, IV, V, VI
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Traditional Japanese Sports
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Comparative Religions
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Traditional Culture of Japan
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History of Japan
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Japanese Psychology & Society
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Japanese Economy
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Japanese Business Management
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Japanese Government
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Japanese Foreign Policy
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Japanese Society & Law
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Intra-Cultural Communication
The Setting:
Seinan Gakuin University, originally a Baptist institution, continues as one of the top centers of higher learning in Japan. Fukuoka is a city of two million and very near historic Nagasaki. Fukuoka City is one of the most progressive and modern cities in the country.
There are wonderful public transportation facilities and easy access to rail and air transportation to other countries of the Pacific rim.
Application:
There are 2 options for the study abroad program at Seinan Gakuin. There is a 4 week Japanese Language Program in the summer (tuition free!!) or a one year full immersion experience. Seinan is unique in that we offer one full academic scholarship and two tuition scholarships. Because this study abroad is for one academic year, the application process is on a different time table.The application deadline for both options is March 1st.
Prior to the interview process, students must have completed:
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A completed International Studies Application Form
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Three letters of recommendation (One of which must be the the Dean of the school of the student's major)
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A personal essay that explains your interest in the program
Requirements:
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Second semester freshman classification at the time of selection
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A minimum of a 2.5 GPA
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Good standing with the University
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Dean's approval
Contact Ian Cosh (coshi@obu.edu)
or Lisa Easter at (easterl@obu.edu) for information.