Locations
Kyoto: With a population of nearly 1.25 million,
the former capital of Japan is the most significant historical city
located next to Osaka and Nara. The Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest
lake, and Kobe, the port city, are located just a short train-ride away.
Besides many famous shrines and temples, Kyoto offers a wealth of recreational
activities and a wide range of cultural attractions. The large number
of museums and art collections and the variety of music and theater
events make Kyoto a cultural metropolis of international rank. The city
has kept an almost provincial flavor in spite of its hustle and bustle.
The natives of the city take pride in their customs and traditions,
which come alive especially on their many holidays and festivals.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in carefully selected homes. They are provided with
breakfast and supper and laundry service during the homestay period.
This arrangement provides the opportunity for the student to continue
practicing Japanese and to share the everyday life in Japan. Families
are chosen for their friendliness and helpfulness. These homes are near
subway or bus transportation. Lunch is not provided, but there are many
excellent eating places in Shijo, close to the location of Kyoto International
Academy.
Program Cost
The total fee is approximately $3,697 plus College
of DuPage tuition. Many types of financial aid can be applied to study
abroad. For information, contact the director (ext. 2019), the Internationall
Education office (ext. 3078) or the Office of Student Financial Aid (ext. 2722).
The Program Fee Includes:
• Round trip airfare between Chicago and Osaka, Japan
• Four-day local orientation field trip in Hiroshima
• Five-week homestay
• Breakfast and supper during homestay ** Application fee
• Full-time administrative staff
• Transfers to and from airport in Osaka
• Daily excursions specified in the program schedule
• Textbooks for language classes in Japan
Not Included in The Program Fee:
• Tuition
• All lunches
• Optional trips
• Passport fees (approximately $65)
• International Student Identification Card
• Personal expenses
• Telephone calls
Optional Excursions
Information will be provided on a variety of optional
excursions that are not included in the price of the program.
To Apply complete Steps 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 IN ORDER:
Step 1: Apply
Fill out the Application Form and send it
to:
Japan Program
Liberal Arts Division
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
Step 2: Interview
Upon receipt of the 2008 Japan Summer Study Abroad completed application packet, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a 30-minute interview with the program directors. The application packet includes:
• Application form
• Essay
• Two recommendation forms
• Two passport photos (signed on the back)
• Official transcript (non-C.O.D. students only)
Step 3: Register
If accepted into the program, go to the Registration office at College of DuPage or call (630) 942-2377.
Do NOT use the automated way of registering. You MUST speak to a person. Ask to register for the Japan program. Give the code and please make a note of this code, as you will need it later: Spring Code# 35325.
Please note: Non-C.O.D. students must also complete the C.O.D. Admission Form and submit it at the time of registration with the $10 application fee.
Step 4: Pay
After you have registered, pay your $100 deposit/application fee through
the Cashier's office.
You may pay by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). Make check payable to College of DuPage.
Write on the check "Japan Program," your phone numbner, Social Security number and, if somebody else is signing the check, your name. Mail or take the check to: Cashier's Office, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599. Questions regarding payment should be directed to the Cashier's office, (630) 942-2206.
Step 5: Submit Final Paperwork
Upon acceptance into the program, the student is required to submit the following:
• Signed statement regarding the use of Japanese
• Signed student conduct agreement
• Signed sexual harassment form
• Release agreement
• Physician's statement
• Proof of medical insurance (photocopy) that is valid outside the United States
• Emergency information sheet
• Medical insurance information sheet
• Travel insurance waiver
Registration for classes is separate from registration for the program. You will be registered for classes at a later date.
Remaining Payments
Make all payments directly to the Cashier’s
office.
First payment due on March 1: $1,199
Second payment due on April 1: $1,199
Last payment due on May 1: $1,199
Late Applicants/Late Payments
We welcome students beyond the application deadline if space is available.
However, additional charges may apply. Participants who fall behind
in their payment schedule will be assessed $15 per payment. Students
enrolling late must send application fee and the total fee due up to
that point with their application.
Changes in Prices
The program fees are based on air and land rates in effect
at the time of writing (September 2007) and are subject to change,
without
notice, due to possible increases in the cost of air transportation
or land arrangements, devaluation of currencies or other reasons not
under the control of College of DuPage.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Notification of withdrawal must be in writing.
• Claims for refunds must be in writing.
• The $100 application fee is non-refundable unless the applicant
is not accepted in the program.
• If a participant's withdrawal request is received more than
50 days prior to departure, he/she will receive a full refund, less $250;
• If he/she withdraws 50 or fewer days prior to departure, he/she
will receive a partial refund, but the amount withheld will be at least
$800 and may be considerably more.
• No refunds after 30 days prior to departure.
• Substitutions are not allowed.
International Student ID Card
All students are required to obtain an International
Student ID Card. Basic emergency medical insurance is provided and occasionally
bearers are entitled to discounts. College of DuPage will provide application
forms. www.myisic.com/MyISIC/
Transportation
Air transportation is provided by regularly scheduled
and approved airlines. Arrangements for travel from cities other than
Chicago must be made at the time of application.
Change in Departure or Return Dates
No change is available for departure. Any change
from established return date after ticketing would be subject to a surcharge
of at least $100 for such arrangements and any additional cost charged
by the airline. Participants need to inform us of this possibility at
the time of application.
Tickets
Airline tickets will be electronically issued or
distributed at the airport on the day of departure.
Passport: You must have a valid passport that does not expire for at
least six months from the anticipated return date to the U.S. You are
responsible for obtaining your own passport. To obtain a passport, you
can apply at the nearest central post office in your own town. We urge
you to apply for the passport as soon as you are accepted in the program
Visa
U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel to Japan.
Only participants who are not U.S. citizens may need one. Be sure to
let us know at the time of application if you are not a U.S. citizen.
Insurance
All participants in the program will have basic
emergency medical insurance through the required International Student
ID Card. However, in case of any major occurrence, this would not be
sufficient. Therefore, all participants are required to have additional
medical insurance which is valid outside the States and to show proof
of such insurance. Insurance can also be purchased to provide protection
against cancellations and lost or damaged baggage. We suggest cancellation
insurance to cover any payments lost if you must cancel or interrupt
your trip due to illness or other reasons. Flight insurance can also
be purchased if desired. Information on insurance will be provided at
a later date.
Photos
You will need at least three ID type photos. Two
must be submitted with your application and another is necessary for
the student ID Card. In addition, if you do not already have a valid
passport, you will need two special passport photos. Small ID photos
taken in a booth are acceptable for the ID pictures, but not for the
passport.
Money Matters
We recommend at least $200 per week for spending
money (lunches, incidentals, museum visits, temple visits, theaters,
plus more for optional trips). VISA and Mastercard are widely accepted
in Japan. It would be a good idea to take one of these with
you. Do not take extra credit cards you will not need, such as cards
for local stores or oil company cards. There are automatic teller machines
in Japan which accept ATM cards.
Mail, Fax and E-mail
It takes about one week for mail from the U.S. to
reach Japan. It is very important to remember this during the final
week. You may receive faxes at Kyoto International Academy. You can
send faxes from various convenience stores in Japan. Faxes cannot be
sent from Kyoto International Academy. Besides several Internet-ready
computeres at school, there are several Internet Cafes from which you
can send and receive e-mails.
Phone Calls and visits
International phone calls are always expensive. Too many
phone calls to or from home can hinder your making a successful adjustment
and diminish your total immersion in Japanese. They can interrupt your
life in Japan and make you homesick and unhappy. For these reasons we
advise family and friends not call unless there is an emergency. In
addition, members of the host family may not speak English or understand
English, causing considerable frustration. In case of emergency, the
director of the program will contact families. The Japanese phone numbers
of the director will be provided to families prior to the group's departure.
Relatives and friends are strongly discouraged from visiting. The interruption
breaks the continuity of the adjustment experience for the student.
Rules of Behavior
These rules have not been drawn up to restrict freedom,
but to ensure that the program is successful. The participants are subject
at all times to the guidance and authority of the director, and he has
the right to enforce appropriate standards of conduct. The director
reserves the right to cancel any participant at any time for reasons
which appear to him to be valid in his sole judgment. He shall have
the right to withdraw a student from the program without refund if his/her
conduct causes serious inconvenience for the rest of the group or for
any actions or conduct which he considers to be incompatible with the
interest, harmony, comfort and welfare of others or the reputation of
the program. The use of illegal drugs and/or the excessive use of alcoholic
beverages are not allowed and are grounds for termination of participation
in the program. Each student is required to indicate his/her compliance
with these rules by signing a separate Student Conduct Agreement. The
judgment of the director is final in all matters of discipline. Students
may not withdraw from classes without consulting with the director.
Application Deadline
Feb. 1, 2008
