In addition, Asian studies majors must complete two years of Japanese or Chinese language. Upon completion of the program, students have a broad interdisciplinary background and a functional ability in an Asian language or a concentration in a specific discipline. Special Features Students have the opportunity to study in Asia as an exchange student at either Nanzan University or Saitama University in Japan, Yonsei University in Korea or Shandong University in China. An outstanding student may earn a oneyear tuition scholarship at one of these Asian universities. Students can also participate in an internship program and earn up to 12 credit hours in a leading Japanese or Korean corporation.
Students receive monthly stipends and free housing.
The credits earned in Asia count toward the BGSU degree. Students participating in the exchange and internship programs enjoy the rare experiences of studying, living, traveling or working in Asia without delaying the completion of the degree program. Student Organizations Nakama is a business forum for local leaders from Japanese and American companies in northwest Ohio and southern Michigan that meets once a semester to promote business, fellowship and cultural exchanges. The Asian Studies Forum features special lectures on Asia by guest speakers, faculty members and students who have completed internship or exchange programs in Asia. The Japanese Club and Chinese Club are undergraduate student organizations that promote their respective languages, culture and fellowship.