Faculty, Staff & Program Participants
How To Enroll
Program Cost and What Is Included
Scheduling
Facilities
Flight Information
Health & Safety

Faculty, Staff & Program Participants:

2009 is the inaugural year for the UNO-Japan Study at Doshisha University in Kyoto. The program will offer an array of courses from the Arts to Social Sciences and Humanities, with Honors options in most courses. The faculty teaching these classes are selected primarily from UNO faculty and travel with the group. All of the teachers are familiar with international travel, are comfortable teaching in an international setting, and seize the opportunity to adapt the specific subject matter of their courses to the enriching environment of Kyoto, Japan, and Asia.

For 2009, two program coordinators, Mary Hicks and Noriko Ito, will accompany the program and will staff an office on location. Both will be available to facilitate participants and faculty and coordinate the logistics of the program. The academic director will also be on site to help with student and faculty questions regarding course work, accreditation, and other academic issues. Several Japanese speakers will be able to assist with most Japanese language needs.   The participants of the UNO-Japan Program may come from all over the U.S. as well as from our host institution, Doshisha University. This program - due to its wealth of courses and the attractiveness of its setting - is able to accomodate a wide range of 'students,' from the undergraduate to the adult learner. Often the most memorable experiences of our participants are the exchanges and interactions with their peers and teachers, in class as well as in daily life, the dorm, the campus, cafés . . . , and the friendships formed on this program are often lasting. Living and studying in Kyoto for four weeks, immersing yourself in the culture, getting to know your Japanese hosts, fellow students, and teachers will certainly leave students with a lasting impression and good understanding of this city, country, and culture.

How To Enroll:

Students are required to enroll in two courses and will earn six credit hours. All credits can be transferred to your home institution if you are not a UNO student. Remember: it is your responsibility to verify with your advisor and/or department that the credits you take in Kyoto can be applied to your curriculum or course of study. If you are not currently enrolled in a university, but still want to receive the credit, you can apply for admission to UNO as a non-degree seeking student. To enroll for credit, you need to fill out a university application and send in a letter of good standing. Both forms are available online (see application form).

Program Cost and What Is Included:

The program fees of $___ (excl. airfare) cover:

If you would like to stay in a single room, a single supplement cost will be added to your invoice (see Fees and Housing).

*Fees and services included may be subject to change.

Scheduling:

Proposed dates: May 27 - June 25, 2009

Classes will meet for approximately 1.5 hours a day per course, Monday through Friday. This schedule leaves weekends for optional field trips, individual travel, and personal discoveries or time off. During the week, there will be other planned activities such as lectures, film screenings, informal dinners, museum visits, short class excursions, etc., most of which will be optional.

Click here to get to our calendar.

Facilities:

We are using the facilities on the Imadegawa Campus of Doshisha University, one of the oldest and most highly respected institutions of higher education in Japan. The classroom building is very centrally located in downtown Kyoto, across the street from the Kyoto Imperial Palace park. The classrooms are modern, friendly, and comfortable. The building also houses the office for the UNO-Japan Program during the summer. The classroom building is within easy access to the dorm, using public transportation.

Flight Information

In order to get to Kyoto, we have to fly into Osaka's Kansai International Airport. There is a convenient train from Osaka to Kyoto (http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/travel/kix/index.html).

We have reserved a limited number of seats on a __ flight from New Orleans via ___ to Osaka, departing the US on May ___ (to arrive in Osaka on July 5), returning from Kyoto on ___. You do not have to book this flight. But if you are interested in traveling to Kyoto with a group, please click here for more information on this flight option.

If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, keep in mind that the program starts on May 26 (arrival day) and ends on June 26 (departure day). You should not plan to arrive any earlier than May __ (unless you are able to reserve a room privately). To arrive in Kyoto on May 26, you must leave the U.S. on May 25 (overnight flight and __ hour time difference).

We strongly recommend you consider purchasing insurance for trip cancellation and baggage loss.  Please check with your travel agent for coverage and quotes.

Health & Safety

Studying abroad is an exciting experience for a student. You get to know a different environment, culture, and perhaps even learn a foreign language. This can be an experience that will shape your career goals and open your mind to the rest of the world. Safety should be considered when choosing a study abroad program.

While no study program can absolutely guarantee total safety or elimination of all risks, the study abroad program you choose should be one that can give you a certain degree of comfort.  The University of New Orleans and our partner institutions work together to provide a safe environment for our participants. A comprehensive Study Abroad Health Insurance policy is included in the cost of the program. Click here for the policy information. We also require that each student fills out our Medical History form online.

We would also like to encourage each student to discuss his/her plans with a parent or significant other, leaving important information with that person in case of an emergency. This might include such information as the student's contact information in Kyoto, the contact information for the Program Coordinators in Kyoto, the contact information for the UNO Division of International Education in New Orleans, as well as data such as passport number, credit card numbers (in case of a stolen wallet), etc.

Japan is well-known for being a very safe country. It is important to remember, however, that basic safety measures are always a good idea. Everyone should always be conscious of his/her surroundings, and keep track of valuables in any situation. Locking personal belongings in rooms and being careful on the streets is never a bad idea.