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Study Abroad Programs

 Application for 2023 SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Program (FALL)【CLOSED】

*Please read the application guidelines carefully, register the online application form, and submit the application documents by the deadline.
*Both "online application" AND "submission of all the application documents at the office" are necessary for the application.

【Application Guidelines and Program List】
Application Guidelines for School of Global Japanese Studies Study Abroad and Internship Program for 2023 (FALL)
Program List for 2023 Fall SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Program

【Application documents (designated form)】
2023 SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Program (FALL) Application Form
Program Agreement (School of Global Japanese Studies Study Abroad Program)

【Application Period】
(1) Deadline for online Application (Oh-o! Meiji Questionnaire): 4:00 pm of Friday, November 4, 2022
(2) Deadline for documents Submission at office: 5:30 pm of Friday, November 4, 2022 

Application for 2022 SGJS Study Abroad Program (FALL)
Florida State University / Disney Internship Program
【CLOSED】

Whether the above said program will be held is UNKNOWN. These are application guidelines and documents for a potential program.

*Please read the application guidelines carefully, register the online application form, and submit the application documents by the deadline.
*Both "online application" AND "submission of all the application documents by email" are necessary for the application.

【Application Guidelines and Program List *Potential Application Guidelines
School of Global Japanese Studies Potential Application Guidelines for Florida State University / Disney Internship Program 2022 (FALL)

【Application documents (designated form)】
2022 SGJS Study Abroad Program (FALL) Application Form
Program Agreement (School of Global Japanese Studies Study Abroad Program)

【Application Period】
(1) Deadline for online Application (Oh-o!Meiji Questionnaire): 10:00 am of Monday, March 7, 2022
(2) Deadline for documents Submission by e-mail: 4:00 pm of Monday, March 7, 2022 

Purpose of Study Abroad Programs

1. Acquiring practical English language skills
2. Enhancing the capacity to understand different cultures
3. Learning about Japan from a global standpoint and considering the role of Japan in the global community

Curriculum for Studying Abroad

 1. Intensive English education is offered. (6 classes a week in the first year and six classes a week in the second year. Classes are small and are taught mostly by native speaking instructors.)
2. Courses related to studying abroad include Introduction to Study Abroad, International Education and Exchanges, and Intercultural Education.

Study Abroad Programs at SGJS

The School of Global Japanese Studies offers both long-term study abroad programs (Study abroad and Internship Programs) and short-term programs (Language and Volunteer Programs during summer/spring break), as the school encourages students to acquire more global awareness as well as an understanding of Japan from many perspectives.
SGJS also offers some opportunities to earn credit when students participate in volunteer/internship programs held by CIEE.
 
 
  Long-Term Short-Term Short-Term (host by CIEE)
Program Title Study Abroad and Internship Programs Language Program Volunteer Program Volunteer Program Internship Program
Period *1 4-11 months 4 weeks 3 weeks 2-6 weeks 5-6 weeks
Participation restrictions 2nd year~ 1-4 2nd year~
Estimated Costs*2 depending on the program and the period 500,000~800,000 yen 250,000 yen depending on the program and the period 190,000 yen
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 51 or above*3   TOEFL iBT 41 or above   TOEFL iBT 61 or so
depending on the internship site
Credit Credits earned at the host institution may be transferrable to SGJS upon meeting certain requirements. More than 2 credits could be transferred under certain requirements.
 

*1 Depending on the program.

*2 Depending on the program(tuition fee, living expenses, etc..) and the period. As for the Study Abroad and Internship Programs, SGJS offers a subsidy, equal to the amount of the second semester tuition fee or for one academic year tuition fee at Meiji University at most. Students also need to pay for airfare as well as visa application and insurance fees. The expenses may differ depending on the rate and each student's living style.

*3 Depending on the program. Some institutions have ESOL programs.
 

Information of Institutions

  国 Country Japanese English
インターン
シップInternship

 
アメリカ
USA
ウォルトディズニー
ワールド提携
アカデミック
インターンシップ
Florida State University International Exchange Program as part of the Walt Disney World International College Program
ハワイ大学アカデミック
インターンシップ
University of Hawaii Academic Internship Program
ハワイ大学カピオラニコミュニティカレッジ
アカデミックインターンシップ
University of Hawai‛i Kapi‛olani Community College Academic Internship Program
ウダヤナ大学アカデミック
インターンシップ
Udayana University Academic Internship Program
4年制大学
University
アメリカ
USA
オレゴン大学 University of Oregon
ニューヨーク州立大学
ニューパルツ校
State University of New York at New Paltz
スウェーデン
Sweden
ルンド大学 Lund University
セーデルトーン大学 Södertörn University
イギリス
UK
オックスフォード大学
ハートフォードカレッジ
University of Oxford Hertford College
アメリカ
USA
ハワイ大学カピオラニ・
コミュニティカレッジ
University of Hawai'i Kapi'olani Community College
フットヒルカレッジ Foothill College
グリーンリバーカレッジ Green River College
ピアスカレッジ Pierce College
ショアライン・
コミュニティカレッジ
Shoreline Community College
オローニカレッジ Ohlone College
ビュートカレッジ Butte College
エベレット・
コミュニティカレッジ
Everett Community College
エドモンズ・
コミュニティカレッジ
Edmonds Community College
コントラコスタカレッジ Contra Costa College
ディアブローバレーカレッジ Diablo Valley College
ロスメダノスカレッジ Los Medanos College

Internship

Florida State University International Exchange Program as part of the Walt Disney World International College Program

Institution
Under this program, students will take one-week introductory education at Florida State University, and will do the internship at the Walt Disney World in Florida. The Walt Disney World is famous for one of the top amusement park and for its hospitality.
Quota Up to 50
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period One semester
Estimated Costs approximately $5,200  (program fees, health insurance)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website ■Florida State University https://www.fsu.edu/
■Disney College Program http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/

University of Hawaii Academic Internship Program

Institution
This program overview is as follows;
1. Take 1 month of language practice and introductory for the internship at University of Hawaii.
2. Take regular classes at University of Hawaii during winter semester at University of Hawaii (Sep-Dec)
3. Do the internship at one of four institutions (hotels, travel agencies, or airline companies).
Quota Up to 20 students in total
(up to 5 students for each institution)
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 68 or above
Program Period One semester
Estimated Costs approximately $33,000
(program fees, tuition, housing, food expenses, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://manoa.hawaii.edu/

University of Hawai‛i Kapi‛olani Community College Academic Internship Program

Institution
Under this program, you will take regular classes at KCC in the fall semester while doing an internship at one of four institutions in the fall and spring semester. The internships will be done at hotels, travel agencies, or airline companies.
Quota Up to 20 students in total
(up to 5 students for each institution)
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 68 or above
Program Period One semester
Estimated Costs approximately $4,400 (program fees, tuition)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/

Udayana University Academic Internship Program

Institution
Under this program, students will take regular classes from September to November at Udayana University, which will be followed by internship programs from November to February. Students will do their internships at four or five star hotels in Bali. Classes will be held in English.
Quota Up to 20
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period One semester
Estimated Costs approximately $1,000 (program fees, tuition)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.unud.ac.id/


University

University of Oregon

Institution
The University of Oregon (UO) is a state university with more than 20,000 students. Established in 1876, the university is located in Eugene, a city with a population of about 150,000. The partner university and Meiji University have a long history of mutual exchange. UO accepts many international students from East Asia.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $33,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://uoregon.edu/

State University of New York at New Paltz

Institution
The State University of New York (SUNY) was established in 1948 with 64 campuses across New York State. Located in a small town a two-hour drive from Manhattan, SUNY New Paltz is a small liberal arts college. It was selected as the “Hottest Small State School” by Newsweek magazine in 2008 and so is highly regarded. It has been a partner of Meiji University since 2006.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 68 or above
Program Period One semester
Estimated Costs approximately $20,000 / semester
(tuition, housing, food expenses, health insurance, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.newpaltz.edu/

Lund University

Institution
Lund University is the second oldest university in Sweden, as it is established in 1666. There are about 500 BA courses and 90 master’s courses, and Lund University is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities. It is also famous for its internationality as more than 660 universities are its partner around the world.
Quota Up to 15 students (in total from SGJS and SPSE )
Language Requirement IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 72 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately 80,000 SEK ~100,000 SEK / semester
(tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/

Södertörn University

Institution
Established in 1996, Södertörn University is located in Huddinge, which is 20 minutes away from central Stockholm by train. There are 11,000 students and the university offers a variety of 250 classes. The university is highly regarded in the fields of Baltic and East European Studies. Under this program, students will take classes in English such as the History of Nordic Countries and Tourism Studies.
Quota Up to 15 students
Language Requirement IELTS5.5 / TOEFL iBT72 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately 63,000 SEK ~76,000 SEK / semester
(tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.sh.se/inenglish

University of Oxford Hertford College

Institution
The University of Oxford is a British university, centered in the City of Oxford. Established in the 11th century, it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and was ranked 4th in 2011 by the newspaper, Times Higher Education Supplement. Hertford College was founded in 1284 and is said to have the most friendly and liberal atmosphere of the 39 colleges in Oxford.
Quota a few
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period One semester
Estimated Costs approximately £24,610 / semester
(tuition, housing, food expenses, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.hertford.ox.ac.uk/

Community College
*You may be able to participate in the ESOL programs

University of Hawai'i Kapi'olani Community College

Institution
Kapi'olani Community College is the two-year school, and is within the University of Hawai'i System. Among of all 7 community colleges of UH, Kapi'olani Community College is the biggest. Students are expected to take classes, mostly in a small class.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above *
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately $14,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/#

Foothill College

Institution
Drive from San Francisco to the south for 45 minutes, Foothill College is located in the Silicon Valley. Students will enjoy its warm and fine weather there over the year. For the past 50 years, Foothill College is reputed as a top two-year college as many students transferred to top universities.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $18,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.foothill.edu/index.php

Green River College

Institution
40 minutes down from Seattle, Green River College has lots of greens and updated equipment for studying. 90% of its graduated students transferred to four year universities. Green River College is well known for its student services for international students: GRC once won the Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization in 2013.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above *
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $14,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.greenriver.edu/

Pierce College

Institution
Pierce College is ranked top in Washington State and 2nd over the USA for its transfer rate. 400 international students are studying at Pierce College, and the college has been working on its internationalization.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above *
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $13,300 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://studyusa.com/ja/schools/p/wa001/pierce-college

Shoreline Community College

Institution
It takes only 20 minutes from Seattle to Shoreline Community College, and the college is located in Shoreline City which is along the seaside. The average GPA of international students is higher than 3.50 and that of transfer students is higher than 3.1. To support students take high level classes, the college provides a well-organized supporting system.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 70 or above *
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $13,300 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.shoreline.edu/

Ohlone College

Institution
Ohlone College is located in the middle of San Francisco and San Jose, which is one hour from San Francisco. The campus is surrounded by lots of greens, yet it is also easy to get to the Silicon Valley and San Francisco by train. International students are from more than 30 countries over the world.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 57 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately $11,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.ohlone.edu/

Butte College

Institution
Most students are living in Chico, a college town which has been repeatedly chosen as one of the most livable cities in the USA. Each year, more than 600 students transfer to a UC or a CSU. Students with TOEFL iBT scores of 51 or above are able to take regular courses at Butte College.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 51 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately $8,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.butte.edu/

Everett Community College

Institution
Half the students at Everett Community College are planning to transfer to four year universities. For now, there are approximately 450 international students and the college is pursuing more internationalization. Everett Community College has some Japan-related courses and a Japanese garden on its campus, which have inspired many students to become interested in Japanese culture. Students are able to join clubs and take part in many out-of-class activities.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above *
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $14,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.everettcc.edu/

Edmonds Community College

Institution
Students have easy access to the bank, post office, restaurants and a big shopping mall, which enable them to live comfortably. Students are also able to live in on-campus housing. The college’s international student service is highly reputed.
Quota Up to 10 students
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 54 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1-2 quarter(s))
②one academic year(3-4 quarters)
Estimated Costs approximately $13,000 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.edcc.edu/

Contra Costa College

Institution
30 minutes away from the San Francisco, Contra Costa College is located in San Pablo. This college is one of the three in the Contra Costa Community College District. Contra Costa College is known for the beautiful greenery of its campus and its easy access to Berkeley and the San Francisco Bay Area. There are about 150 international students and 8,000 students in total.
Quota Up to 10 (in total from DVC and LMC)
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately $11,500 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.contracosta.edu/

Diablo Valley College

Institution
Diablo Valley College is in the Pleasant Hill, which is 30 minutes from San Francisco by car. This college is one of the three in the Contra Costa Community College District. Its campus is known for its green and wide-open spaces. Diablo Valley College is the top college for the number of students who transfer to UC Berkeley among other 113 community colleges in California.
Quota Up to 10 (in total from CCC and LMC)
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately $11,700 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website https://www.dvc.edu/

Los Medanos College

Institution
Los Medanos College is in the San Francisco East Bay Area. This college is one of the three colleges in the of Contra Costa Community College District. Many students at Los Medanos College transfer to the world-famous universities such as UC Berkley, UC Davies, and UCLA.
Quota Up to 10 (in total from DVC and CCC)
Language Requirement TOEFL iBT 61 or above
Program Period ①one semester (1 semester) 
②one academic year (2 semesters)
Estimated Costs approximately $11,500 / semester (tuition, housing, etc)
Students' Report -
Institution's Website http://www.losmedanos.edu/

*Participants also need to pay for airfare, living expences, and other fees.

Roadmap to Study Abroad

To start the program from the fall, 2018…

Oct. Guidance for Applying the Program
End of Nov. Last chance to take TOEFL iBT exam
Early Dec. Application Deadline / Internal Screening
Jan. Result of Internal Screening
Feb.~ 2nd Interview for Internship Program
Application for the Host Institution
Jun.~ Application for Visa
Aug. Start the Program

Security Abroad

 To prevent problems for students while abroad, the university provides a variety of instructive opportunities including the class Studying Abroad and International Education Exchange. Students are also given a safety handbook. Meiji University is a member of the Japanese Council for the Safety of Overseas Students, which has established a reputation for crisis management for students overseas and its emergency system. We provide thorough safety management in liaison with all departments at the university, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic establishments abroad, insurance companies, and travel agencies.

Inquiry

Nakano Reserch and Educational Support Office (International Collaborative Affairs)

Nakano campus
〒164-8525
Tokyo Nakanoku Nakano 4-21-1
TEL : 03-5343-8057
E-mail : goabroad@mics.meiji.ac.jp