Visit the ancient Japanese capital of Kamakura and see one of the largest bronze Buddhas in the world. Enjoy kabuki theatre. Earn credits toward a minor in Japanese or in Asian Studies. Dates are approximately August 1 to mid-December. Curriculum includes courses in Japanese language, Japanese culture and society, and Japanese political and economic institutions.
Housing is in a modern international residence facility.
Linfield pays the cost of round-trip transportation from Portland International Airport for all eligible students. Language prerequisites one year of college-level Japanese, two years preferred. Linfield has operated this program with Kanto Gakuin University since 1981. Living abroad is a wonderful way to learn a language, culture and society. Not to mention I learned a lot about myself.