Puget Sound is an affiliate of this consortium of approximately 100 US colleges and universities. Semester and year-long programs are offered in various cities throughout the world. The Japan Study Program is available to students at the University of Puget Sound through an agreement with Earlham College, which houses the administrative office of the program. The central activity of the program is course work in the International Division, Waseda University, Tokyo, in Japanese history, culture, and language. Any Puget Sound student accepted for the program will register at Earlham College, which later will provide an official transcript.
Students live with homestay families.
The program is open to students of various academic interests and majors, though appropriate academic preparation in Asian Studies is required. Rim will direct students' academic preparation and the year of study abroad. This program is offered in the summer and is directed by Professor Edwards from the Religion Department. Application is made through the Office of International Programs. The Tunghai, Taiwan Program offers intensive language training in a native-speaking environment for students who wish to continue their study of Mandarin Chinese during the summer.