Mindful of Tradition, Mindful of Innovation: Discovering Multi-dimensional Japan

  Japan

• Tokyo: 
Tokyo
• All Other Areas: 
Hiroshima,  Kyoto

Term: Fall, Spring 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Spring and Fall Semesters

Description: Anime, Zen-Buddhism, Manga, Samurai, Sushi, Hello Kitty, Tempura, Karaoke, Shinto, Calligraphy, Pagodas, Cherry Blossoms, Geisha, Capsule Hotels, Tea Ceremonies, Ikebana, Mt. Fuji, Haiku, Lexus and Toyota, Origami, Pet Robots, Hibachi, Bonsai, Tamagotchi Toys, Paper Lanterns, Bullet Trains, Pachinko Parlors, Meditation Gardens--such is the pied panoply that is Japan. From placid rural settings that are caretakers to tradition...to the cutting edge pop culture and high tech frenzy that defines Tokyo; from somber Hiroshima and its seeds of peace...to contemplative, spiritual Kyoto with its 2,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Students on this Global Learning Across Borders (Global LAB) semester program will experience this full range of Japanese traditional and contemporary life.

Highlights: Community service, home-stays, Japanese language study, brush painting, meditation, music, poetry, pottery, digital media projects, trekking, cultural instruction, unique personal encounters, regional excursions, and much more will deliver an authentic and profound cultural immersion in this complex country.

Cost in US$: $13,495

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 12-16

Scholarships are Available. - Small scholarships may be available. Resources to finance such a semester abroad are provided, including potential donor sources.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Global Learning Across Borders's Mission Statement: Global Learning Across Borders exists to educate and inspire new generations of young people to become responsible and committed global citizens in their local communities and beyond. We do this through international cultural immersion and community service programs for young adults; global studies professional development programs for educators; and by partnering with schools to help design and launch experiential global education and service programs.

Year Founded: 2006