2008 Program Schedule
| 2008 Summer Field Study in Japan |
| February 15 Field Study Application and $300 deposit due (Office of International
Education) |
| April 3 mandatory program meetings for paperwork and pre-departure orientation |
| Wednesday, May 14 Leave U.S. (Northwest Airlines: Detroit to Tokyo flight) |
| Thursday, May 15 Arrive at Narita Airport, Tokyo; chartered bus to National Youth Center |
| Friday, May 16 Orientation at NYC, class field trip, and dinner together (sukuyaki in Ueno) |
| Saturday, May 17 Sanja Matsuri in Tokyo (and meet Conversation Partner) or trip to Kamakura |
| Sunday, May 18 Sanja Matsuri in Tokyo (and meet Conversation Partner) or trip to Kamakura |
| Monday, May 19 -
Friday, May 23
Classes: Intercultural Communication
(9:00-11:00) and Language (11:15-11:45) Afternoon field trips include visiting Tokyo Tower, a museum, and a shrine We will meet for dinner together as a class twice this week. |
| Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25 Time for personal travel and exploration |
| Monday, May 26 - Friday, May 30
Classes: Intercultural Communication
(9:00-11:00) and Language (11:15-11:45) Afternoon field trips include visiting a temple, meeting host family, etc. We will meet for dinner together as a class twice this week. |
| Saturday May 31 - Tuesday, June 3 Long weekend for personal travel and exploration |
| Wednesday, June 4 - Friday,
June 6
Classes: Intercultural Communication
(9:00-11:00) and Language (11:15-11:45) Afternoon field trips may include visiting a museum, etc. We will meet for dinner together as a class once during this shortened week. |
| Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 8 Home stay with host family (contingent on availability of hosts) |
| Monday, June 9 - Thursday,
June 12
Classes: Intercultural Communication
(9:00-11:00) and Language (11:15-11:45) Afternoon field trips may include visiting a workplace, Yasukuni Shrine, etc. We will meet for dinner together as a class once. |
| Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15 Weekend in Kyoto, including Friday performance at Gion Corner and dinner together |
| Monday, June 16 Last day of classes, dinner together, and class trip to Nijo Castle |
| Tuesday, June 17 Leave for U.S. (or continue traveling, if desired) |