Program Overview
This faculty led program provides students with a quick, fun, and affordable way to combine Japanese language and cultural studies with international travel. While in Japan, students will have the opportunity to visit local schools, collaborate with students from SRU's exchange partner, Saga University, and participate in a variety of hands-on cultural activities all while seeing the historical sites in the amazing cities of Saga and Nagasaki. The enrollment in this program will be capped at 20 students and applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Students participating in this travel program to Japan must be enrolled in any one of the following courses during the Spring 2024 semester:
Title: Japanese Study Abroad (Spring 2024) Dept. Dept. & Course #s: JAPN315 Credit Hours: 3
Title: Reading & Writing in Japan (Spring 2024) Dept. & Course #s: JAPN300 Credit Hours: 3
Title: Intermediate Japanese I (Spring 2024) Dept. & Course #s: JAPN202 Credit Hours: 3
Title: Japanese Language & Culture II (Spring 2024) Dept. & Course #s: JAPN102 Credit Hours: 3
Title: ART105: Basic Drawing(3cr)
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed. ****
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Faculty Leader Information
Professor Yukako Ishimaru
Lang, Lit, Cultures And Writing
317A Spotts World Culture Building
yukako.ishimaru@sru.edu
Professor Theresa Antonellis
Art
136 Patterson Hall
theresa.antonellis@sru.edu
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity begins |
Late-September, October, November |
| Apply for your passport |
At the time of application-Please don't wait! (On average passports take 3 months to be processed) |
| Student applications & application fee due |
November 17, 2023 (Program applications may close earlier than the deadline if the number of qualified applications exceeds the number of available spots on the program) |
| Official acceptances announced |
Last week of November/First week of December |
| Mandatory-Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
Early December |
| Students billed for program fees |
Mid December with spring 2024 billing |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
Mid January (flights are non-refundable once confirmed) |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
Mid January/February/March/April/May |
| Group departs |
May 8, 2024 (tentative-TBC) |
| Group returns |
May 19, 2024 (tentative-TBC) |
Costs
A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative charged used to cover currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees.
Students
must be enrolled in one of the following courses during the spring 2024 semester to be eligible to participate in the program.
- Title: Japanese Study Abroad (Spring 2024) Dept. Dept. & Course #s: JAPN315 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Reading & Writing in Japan (Spring 2024) Dept. & Course #s: JAPN300 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Intermediate Japanese I (Spring 2024) Dept. & Course #s: JAPN202 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Japanese Language & Culture II (Spring 2024) Dept. & Course #s: JAPN102 Credit Hours: 3
Since this program is associated with enrollment in a spring 2024 course, participants may explore their financial aid options. While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or
financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Estimated Costs: $2,800.00 (estimate cost-final cost will be confirmed in December and at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
International airfare
Most program activities/site visits and excursions
Shared accommodations
Most breakfasts
In-country transportation
Not included in the program cost above:
Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $14 per week of travel
Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $500.00-$600.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.