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• India: Digital and Technological Wellness

  Mathura, Delhi, Agra, India

  In a time of growing digital overwhelm, this unique course offers you a chance to pause, reflect, and create. Based at the Vedic Psychology Institute in sacred Vrindavan, you’ll explore ancient Indian models of the mind and emotion, while reflecting on your own digital habits. This is more than study abroad—it’s an invitation to reclaim your attention and reimagine technology...
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• Japan: Art & Business Culture

  Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nara, Japan

  Immerse yourself in the complex artistic and cultural heritage of Japan in a program that explores the country’s past, present, and future. In Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Tokyo, you will engage in site visits to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encounter arts, crafts, and buildings designated as National Treasures, and explore the cutting-edge technology and pop culture of one of the...
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• Japan: JMU in Kyoto and Tokyo

  Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Himeji, Tokyo, Japan

  Information Session February 7, 2025 from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Zoom This study abroad program in Japan offers an enriching blend of language learning, cultural immersion, and exploratory adventures, carefully designed to provide an ideal balance between class time, excursions, and free time. Students can choose between two distinct tracks: 1) Language Track: Students enroll in JAPN 212, enabling...
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• Japan: Culture of the Japanese Alps

  Tokyo, Nagano, Japan

  Come explore Japan’s hidden gems! The Culture of the Japanese Alps offers students the unique opportunity to explore the areas known as Japan’s rooftop. In this region of the northern Japanese Alps, students will explore its multi-layered culture with deep roots in history, the beauty of nature, and humanity. The program puts its focus on experiences with the locals, allowing...
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• Japan: Art and Architecture

  Ise, Kobe, Kyoto, Naoshima Island, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo, Uji, Japan

  Japan: Art and Architecture is a three-week course that offers the experience and study of traditional, modern, and contemporary art and architecture in Japan. This program visits and explores major cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. We will also have day trips to Nara and Uji. During this program, students will be exposed to the rich cultural heritage of Japanese art and architecture as...
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• Japan and Korea: Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Japan, South Korea

  The Management Department is excited to offer students a summer study abroad opportunity in Japan and Korea. Over five and a half weeks, students will immerse themselves in these dynamic countries' rich histories and vibrant business landscapes. They will engage with local traditions, explore historical sites, and experience the blend of ancient practices and modern innovations. Students will...
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• Nepal: Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development in the Himalayas

  Kathmandu, Tsum Valley, Nepal

  Information Sessions February 7, 2025 from 2:00- 3:00PM on Zoom, Passcode 780746 This four-week, six-credit program introduces students to the diverse environmental landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Nepal. Combining adventurous experiential learning with a human-environment analytical framework, the program focuses on everyday experiences with climate change, biodiversity...
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• South Korea: K-pop and Sports Public Relations

  Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, South Korea

    The six-credit program offers students the opportunity to explore organizational operations and public relations strategies associated with the Korean Wave, with a particular focus on the thriving K-pop and sports industries in Korea. Over the course of three weeks, students will visit key organizations, companies, and college campuses connected to the Korean Wave, including those...
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• Taiwan: History and Political Science

  Taipei City, Taiwan

  Information Session Recording from earlier information session below: Taiwan Study Abroad Info Session  Students will have the opportunity to explore and take courses (while earning JMU credit) at one of JMU's partner institutions abroad - National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. The partnership with NCCU allows for students to explore independently while having access to the...
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• Taiwan: Culture, History, and Identity

  Taipei City, Taiwan

  This dynamic study abroad program offers students an immersive introduction to global cultural studies through the lens of global citizenship, with a focus on contemporary life in Taiwan. Students will explore contemporary social, political, cultural, and economic conditions in Taiwan through a combination of readings, guest lectures, and virtual learning experiences. This study abroad program...
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• Thailand: Exploring Culture, Compassion, and Wellness in Thailand

  Chiang Mai, Thailand

  This 15-day, faculty-led study abroad program in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offers a three-credit course designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in counseling, psychology, education, healthcare, and related human service fields. The course focuses on culturally responsive assessment and contemplative psychology, with a special emphasis on Buddhist Psychology and mindfulness-based...
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