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2016-17 Study Abroad Program in Japan

Tenri University

September 2016 – July 2017

In cooperation with the Center for International Education, the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach, will offer a yearlong international exchange program at Tenri University (TU) in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. TU is close to Kyoto, Osaka and Kansai International Airport. The City of Nara, the capital of Nara Prefecture, was one of the early Imperial capitals of Japan (710 – 784 A.D.). Eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara, including Todaiji, Saidaiji, Kofukuji, and Kasuga Shrine, are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nara, Kyoto, and Osaka are ancient cities extremely rich in Japan’s historical, cultural and artistic heritage. The third largest economy in the world, Japan with its unique history and culture will serve as an ideal place for our students to have valuable international educational experience.

In addition to an intensive Japanese language program, CSULB students will take four English-taught content courses (two per semester) on Japan: (1) Japanese History; (2) Japanese Culture and Society; (3) Japanese Religions; and (4) Japanese Anime. Since the Japanese courses are quite rigorous at TU, applicants should have either completed three years of college-level Japanese prior to going to Japan, or acquired equivalent proficiency in Japanese. Students who have native fluency in Japanese may take regular TU courses taught in Japanese.

Because TU has subsidized off-campus apartments (¥20,000 {$268} per month including utilities) for all international students, CSULB students will be able to live and study in Tenri substantially more inexpensively than in other major Japanese cities.

ESTIMATED BUDGET*

The per-student program cost at Tenri University is itemized as follows:

1. Airfare to and from Japan $1,500

2. Apartment 2,600

3. Food and Spending Money 9,000

4. Books and Transportation 2,000

Total Cost $15,100

*The estimated budget does not include CSULB tuition. The total cost of the program may vary depending on airfares, the fluctuating exchange rate, and personal life style.

Completed applications should be submitted to the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (FO3-340) by March 14, 2016.

For further questions, call (562) 985-4645.

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

Center for International Education, BH-201

Submit your application by March 14, 2016 to the
Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (FO3-340; 562-985-4645).

(Please use black ink)

I am applying to participate in the CSULB Direct Exchange Program in Nara, Japan:

Tenri University:

Circle one choice: 2016-17 Academic Year OR Fall 2016 only OR Spring 2017 only

1. NAME ______

As listed on passport (Last) (First) (MI)

2. MAJOR______MINOR: ______

3. CUMULATIVE GPA: ______4. CSULB ID # ______

5. CONTACT INFORMATION (Local address while attending CSULB)

______

Number & Street City State Zip Code

(_____)______(_____)______

Home Phone Message or Cell Phone E-Mail

6. PERMANENT CONTACT INFORMATION

______

Number & Street City

______

State Zip Code Permanent Home Phone

7. GENDER: MALE _____ FEMALE _____ 8. BIRTHDATE: ______(month/ day/ year)

9. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: ______PASSPORT # ______

10. CALIFORNIA RESIDENCE STATUS (Check One):

CA Resident ______Non-Resident ______F-1 Visa ______

11. PARENT or CLOSE RELATIVE: ______

Name Relationship

Home Phone ______Day Phone ______

12. LIST ALL COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED:

Name of Institution / From /To (Mo/Yr) / Major / Minor / Degree Received / Mo/Yr

13. CLASS LEVEL (Number of units completed before departure)

Junior (60 - 89 units) ______Expected graduation date:

Senior (90 or more units) ______(Mo/Yr) ______

Graduate Level ______Date WPE taken: ______

14. IDENTIFY YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR AT CSULB:

______

Name Department Office Phone Number

Did you discuss the equivalent transfer credit form (“GOLDSHEET”) with your Dept. Advisor?

(Circle one) YES NO Note: Financial Aid requires this before you go.

15. LIST SPECIFIC COURSE TITLES AND/OR SUBJECTS THAT YOU PLAN TO STUDY OVERSEAS (use overseas exchange university websites):

______

16. HAVE YOU LIVED, TRAVELED or STUDIED ABROAD (including Mexico & Canada)?

If so, indicate where and when you were abroad, the purpose of your time abroad (i.e., visit friend, study, family vacation, personal holiday, etc.), and how long you were abroad.

Where / Dates / Purpose/Length of Stay

17. INCLUDING COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSEWORK, DESCRIBE WHAT EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE HAD WITH LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH:

______

18. BEGINNING WITH YOUR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER, PLEASE LIST YOUR THREE MOST RECENT JOBS, including volunteer work.

Employer / Position/Type of Work / Hrs/Week / Dates Employed

19. DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL, MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, OR LEARNING DISABILITIES THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES? NO _____ If YES, please explain:

______

20. ARE YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID? (circle one) NO YES

21. ESTIMATE YOUR TOTAL EXPENSES FOR STUDYING ABROAD: $ 15,100

* Contact recent returnees in our Exchange Alumni Notebook for current budget information

22. ESTIMATE YOUR RESOURCES FOR FINANCING THIS AMOUNT:

§ Personal Savings $ ______

§ Parental Support $ ______

§ Financial Aid $ ______

(Grants, Loans, etc.)

§ Other $ ______

TOTAL RESOURCES $ ______

(This figure should meet or exceed the estimated expenses figure.)

23. ESSAY

Please write an essay of 3 – 5 paragraphs (single-spaced) about how studying abroad will contribute to your educational, career, and personal goals; specifically how this international experience will enhance your college experience. This essay is an important part of your application, so provide a thoughtful response. The essay should be no longer than one page and should be typed with your name and program clearly listed at the top of the page. Please sign your essay at the bottom of the page.

24. SIGN BELOW

I certify that the information given in this application is true and complete.

______

Signature Date

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

Center for International Education

FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM

Please type or print in BLACK INK only.

APPLICANT: Please complete top section.

1. Applicant’s Name: ______

Last First MI

2. Country/City of Exchange Program: ______

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FACULTY MEMBER: Please complete this section.

1. How well do you know the applicant? (Check one)

Extensive contact as advisor or in small classes: □

Well acquainted in classroom environment: □

Limited contact in classroom: □

2. In comparison with other students whom you have known, please rate the applicant in these areas.

(Check the most appropriate response)

Excellent / Very Good / Average / Below Average / Unable to Judge
Academic Ability / □ / □ / □ / □ / □
Maturity / □ / □ / □ / □ / □
Adaptability / □ / □ / □ / □ / □
Initiative / □ / □ / □ / □ / □
Motivation / □ / □ / □ / □ / □

3. REMARKS: Based on your knowledge of the applicant, please comment on his/her ability to participate in and profit from an overseas CSULB Direct Exchange study abroad experience. You may use the space below or attach your own letter. (Comments required)

Signature: ______Printed Name: ______

Department: ______E-mail: ______
Telephone: ______Date: ______

Please return this form to the student in a sealed envelope or mail directly to:

Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (FO3-340)

California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840-1002

Thanks for your assistance! Any questions, please call (562) 985-4645.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

Center for International Education

FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM

Please type or print in BLACK INK only.

APPLICANT: Please complete top section.

1. Applicant’s Name: ______

Last First MI

2. Country/City of Exchange Program: ______

------

FACULTY MEMBER: Please complete this section.

1. How well do you know the applicant? (Check one)

Extensive contact as advisor or in small classes: □

Well acquainted in classroom environment: □

Limited contact in classroom: □

2. In comparison with other students whom you have known, please rate the applicant in these areas.

(Check the most appropriate response)

Signature: ______Printed Name: ______

Department: ______E-mail: ______
Telephone: ______Date: ______

Please return this form to the student in a sealed envelope or mail directly to:

Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (FO3-340)

California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840-1002

Thanks for your assistance! Any questions, please call (562) 985-4645.

Check List

Once your CSULB application has been reviewed, language proficiency tested and you have been selected to participate in the program, you will need to produce the following items along with your official application to Tenri University:

1-Official CSULB transcripts.

2- A U.S. Passport. You must attach a copy of your passport photo page to this application.

List of Tenri’s Application Materials

1) ______Application for Exchange (2 pages)

2) ______Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation (2 pages)

3) ______Certificate of Health (1 page)

4) ______Personal History (2 pages)

5) ______Certificate of Eligibility (3 pages)

6) ______6 (Six) 3cm x 4cm size visa photos. You will have to find an independent shop that will assist with this request, or you can go to Fromex on 2nd Street, Belmont Shore, to get this done http://fromex.com/passportphotos.html. Some CVS drugstores also take passport photos.

7) ______Copy of your California ID

KEEP THIS CHECKLIST WITH YOU AND SUBMIT IT TO THE OFFICE ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.