CIEE January in Tokyo, Japan

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Locations: Tokyo, Japan
Program Terms: Winter Break
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Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: CMU applicants only

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Type:	3. Direct/External Programs	Language of Instruction:	English
Abroad Opportunities:	Study Abroad	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Housing Options:	Hostel/Hotel

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Ring in the New Year and spend your winter break in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital city. During this three-week January study abroad program, you’ll explore Tokyo’s hub of rich traditional culture, modern art, world-class cuisine, and urban and technological innovation. Earn credits toward your degree as you engage in a diverse array of cultural activities, sample Japanese cuisine, explore traditional arts, and venture to the outer skirts of the city to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Japan's famous natural sites. Discover some of Tokyo’s 137,000+ restaurants, 1,450+ temples, and 5,000+ years of history for yourself!

Unique Experiences

Taste the world's freshest sushi

and experience the art of dressing in a kimono and walking the streets of Kawagoe, which maintains the and experience the bustle of Tokyo Fish Market

Reflect on Japanse spirituality

at Sensoji Temple, the oldest established temple in Japan

Wander the backstreets of Asakusa and Euno

to experience the markets and food stalls of Tokyo

Activities

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Tour Asakusa, the only neighborhood in Tokyo that gives a glimpse into what the city’s pre-WWII houses and markets looked like?
Visit Sensoji Temple, explore the street vendors, and collect?omiyage?(souvenirs) produced by local artisans?
Hand-dye a?tenugui?(hand towel) using Japanese indigo?
Visit the Tokyo activity center to experience interactive gaming activities
Attend a kabuki or rakugo performance?
Visit the local neighborhood of Kichijoji where the Ghibli Museum is located and the setting for Haruki Murakami’s novel the Norwegian Wood

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to host city's culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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