Pre-trip

Course Overview

The course is worth 3 credit hours and counts as a Japanese elective. Over the trip, there will be journals due on the last night at each city. There is also a pre-trip paper and post-trip promotional video project.​

Course objectives include:​

1. Raising intellectual, social, cultural, and professional awareness to become citizens and leaders in local and global communities.

2. Developing critical thinking, academic, and communication skills through given assignments.​

3. Enriching intercultural knowledge and experience by participating in the activities and events held in Japan!

 

Orientation Meetings

Before setting out on the trip, there are three orientations that must be attended. Throughout the meetings, the itinerary, what to pack, what the money is going towards, assignments, free day plans, and any other trip details will be discussed.