BCA in Sapporo, Japan

  Japan

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Sapporo

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: Nationwide surveys consistently rank Sapporo as one of Japan's most desirable places to live. Sapporo is located on the Ishikari Plain, which is home to the island's indigenous people, the Ainu. Japanese settlers came to Ezo, as Hokkaido was then known, in the 7th century.

Sapporo is surrounded by mountains and offers five national parks that feature volcanoes, lakes, and hot springs and is just 30 minutes from the coast. Sapporo has its own symphony orchestra, an art park featuring sculptures, a zoo, art galleries and craft studios, restaurants and cafes, and a variety of nightclubs.

From Sapporo, it is easy to explore the rest of Japan with a nearby airport and train service featuring the world-famous bullet train, Shinkansen.

BCA Sapporo introduces students to Japanese culture and offers an intensive language program. The BCA program begins with an extended study tour to different parts of Japan. Students then take a language assessment. For beginning Japanese students, courses are in English (or in Japanese with a translator). Students who have adequate Japanese can enroll in regular courses at Hokusei Gakuen University.

On campus, BCA students have the opportunity to make friends by joining some of the many student clubs and organizations including rugby, tennis, flower arranging, Japanese archery, and many more.

One of the benefits of studying abroad with BCA is the excursions offered to the students throughout the semester. These short trips are included in the program fee.

Each semester, BCA Sapporo students go to the Honshu region of Japan for a study tour. On this trip, you will encounter the old, traditional Japan of Kyoto and Nara and marvel at the rebuilt Japan in Hiroshima. Hokusei Gakuen University also offers additional free excursions and cultural opportunities throughout the term, including a visit to the hot springs and classes in calligraphy and traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.

Highlights: Why BCA Sapporo, Japan?
* Great for Japanese language, philosophy and religious studies majors
* Live with a Japanese host family, which will help you improve your proficiency in Japanese, learn about Japanese culture and create a network of friends.
* The Hokusei Gakuen University has worked with BCA since 1988 to provide the best cultural immersion experience for students interested in learning more about Japanese language and culture.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

- Tuition
- Housing
- Meals
- Excursions
- On-site resident director assistance
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
- On-site group activities
- Seminars and guest lectures
- University services
- BCA courses taught by host institution's professors and/or resident directors
- Personal advising
- BCA International Student Conference (spring semester only, for students studying in Europe)
- Cultural and university orientation
- Intensive language training
- Academic transcript
- International SOS Membership

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available. There are hundreds of scholarships available. Please be aware of application deadlines as it may be necessary to apply for scholarships well in advance of when you intend to study abroad.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

BCA Study Abroad's Mission Statement: BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students.

Year Founded: 1962