Seinan Gakuin University
Fukuoka, Japan
The Program:
Since 1875,
Ouachita has conducted an exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University in Fukuoka, 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. 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 Soceity & 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 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:
Each February, the International Studies Committee
selects three Ouachita students to study at Seinan Gakuin University.
One (1) student each year is awarded a full scholarship and two
are granted scholarships that cover the cost of tuition.
The
deadline for application is October 1st.
Prior to the interview process, students must have
completed:
- A completed International Studies Application
Form
- Three letters of recommendation (One of which
must be the the Dean of the school of the student's major)
- A personal essay that explains your interest
in the program
Requirements:
- Second semester freshman classification at the time of selection
- A minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Good standing with the University
- Dean's approval
Obtaining a Visa:
JAPAN - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/commercial business stay of up to 90 days. Americans cannot work on a 90-day “visa-free” entry. For student/work visa requirements or more specific information, consult the Embassy of Japan, 2520 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/238-6800) or the nearest Consulate General: AK (907/762-8424), CA (213/617-6700 or 415/777-3533), CO (303/5341151), FL (305/530-9090), GA (404/240-4300), Guam (671/646-1290), HI (808/543-3111), IL (312/280-0400), LA (504/529-2101), MA (617/973-9772), MI (313/567-0120), MO (816/471-0111), NY (212/371-8222), OR (503/221-1811), Commonwealth of the North Mariana Islands (670/323-7201), TX (713/652-2977) or WA (206/682-9107). Internet: www.us.emb-japan.go.jp and www.neworleans.us.emb-japan.go.jp/eng/visa.htm
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