Overview
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Tokyo is Asia’s largest metropolitan area with over 38 million residents and nearly 30 million additional visitors per year. Home to some of the world’s largest companies and brands, Tokyo offers students a vibrant global commercial hub with a cosmopolitan culture, world-class arts, amazing restaurants and street food, and a varied mix of small, medium, and large companies perfect for developing your professional skillset.
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Follow our Travels:
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Learn about traditional Japanese culture
at historical sites such as Meiji-jingu shrine and Senso-ji Temple
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See the latest fashion trends
in world-renowned fashion districts such as Harajuku and Ginza
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Stroll through Akihabara’s Electric Town
heartland of “otaku” culture where anime, manga, video games, and electronics abound
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Number of passengers passing through Shinjuku train station everyday
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Number of restaurants in Tokyo with three Michelin stars
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Year Tokyo was ranked safest city in the world by The Economist Safe Cities Index
2017
Location & Culture
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The Destination
Not only is Tokyo one of the most dynamic and modern cities in the world, but it’s also one of the world’s most popular trendsetters. From technology to fashion, cuisine to cinema, Japanese culture has traveled far and wide around the globe.
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CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Tokyo.
Excursions & Activities
- Take in Tokyo’s beautiful night scenery with a trip on the open-air Sky Bus
- Experience Japan’s passion for baseball at a local stadium
- Set out across the 918-m-long-single-span suspension bridge to Odaiba.
- Find inner peace in an authentic Zen garden.
Professional Development
- Refine your resume and interviewing skills for the local business culture
- Explore the professional working world of Tokyo through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures
- Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship
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Housing
Students will stay in shared rooms, typically two students per room, in a location accessible to CIEE Tokyo.
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Meals
Meals are not included, but students can prepare meals in shared kitchens at their program housing.
Tokyo, Japan Where You'll Study
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Academics
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As a global intern in Tokyo, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of innovative industries. Extra-curricular cultural activities in and around Tokyo complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated online academic course.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Recommendations
Internship Placements
Due to the Summer Olympic Games, internship opportunities will be available in the following areas:
- Business and Communications
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Non-profits and NGOs
We encourage students with an interest in Tokyo to apply early. Students should have relevant academic or professional experience related to the above-mentioned internship fields before applying.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
Students participate in an academic course taught in an online learning environment alongside the eight-week, full-time internship. Participation in the integrated academic course and internship are mandatory for all participants.
Program Credit
Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits
Course Credit
Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organizations. The academic course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce.
Class Format
Students participate in an eight-week CIEE full-time internship and academic course taught in an online learning environment. Class and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday-Friday, and attendance is strictly enforced for all. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel away from the city when classes are in session.
Grading
Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to: online discussion forums, reflective papers, individual or group presentations, analysis of readings, an internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress towards goals.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- The Stephen M. Lew Lifetime Friendship Award
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
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| Summer 2022 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 13, 2022 | Aug 6, 2022 |
$6,750
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $3,961 Housing = $2,295 Insurance = $194 Total Fees = $6,750Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,050 International Airfare = $1,700 † Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $1,200 Other = $150 †† Total Estimated Costs = $4,280Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable † Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Covid test to enter the US, if required |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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