| SEINAN
GAKUIN UNIVERSITY
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The
following information is provided as a guide.
Applications to SGU are subject to review and
approval by the Office of Study Abroad and
an advertised program may be unavailable due
to imbalances in the exchange or for other
unforeseen circumstances. Program costs are
subject to change.
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| Options |
Japanese
language from beginner to advanced, plus courses
taught in English: communications, business,
government, history, and more. Independent study
also possible. Semester or Academic Year exchange.
Calendar: Fall-- September December, Spring --January-May.
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| Chances
of Placement |
Excellent.
Expect to be able to place NMSU students beginning
Spring 2008. |
| Eligibility |
Minimum
GPA of 3.0 with sophomore standing by time of
exchange for undergraduates. Knowledge of Japanese
preferred but university can provide Japanese
instruction at all levels.
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| Application
Deadlines |
Latest
date by which application must be received
by SKU: Fall (Septembert) March
15 and Spring (January
) September 1. NMSU's
priority administrative deadline is May 1 for
Fall and October 15 for Spring, after which
late processing fees apply.
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| Paid
to NMSU |
For
2008-2009: Application fee ($300),
tuition per semester ($2,379), program fee
per semester ($200), HTH insurance ($38 per
month) unless students required to purchase
Japanese student insurance.
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| Paid
to SKU |
Cost
of all program arrangements organized by SKU. Students
housed in dormitories and mixed with Japanese
students. Contact
SKU coordinator for assistance and current rates.
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| Insurance |
HTH
required unless Japanese insurance required, then
BETA required for medical evacuation. |
| Scholarships |
Students
should apply for Freeman and Bridging
Scholarships for study in Japan
and NSEP (Boren)
Undergraduate and Graduate Awards to study Japanese.
Students with Pell grants should apply for Gilman awards
(up to $5,000) for study abroad. All students
can apply for NMSU administered Colin
Williamson, Mesilla Valley, and IFSA scholarships.
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| Withdrawal
Penalties |
Students
who have accepted the SGU placement then
withdraw will be charged $200 by
NMSU to recover its administrative expenses. Students
who accept an academic year placement may have
to pay the entire cost of the program if they
withdraw early. Other Seinan penalties
for unrecoverable costs may apply for early withdrawal
after accepting placement.
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Last
Updated:
Monday, 11-Aug-2008 10:37:09 MDT |
