The China Studies Institute , affiliated with the History Department of Peking University, is a welcoming institution that offers many stimulating experiences including Chinese language immersion classes; classes in history, culture, and business; Chinese cultural study trips; and a variety of internships. For western students wishing an introduction or immersion into Chinese language, history, and culture, the China Studies Institute located in the dynamic capital city of Beijing is outstanding. Student housing on campus is available.

For further information, contact Dr. Youli Sun, Director
 at: youlisun@yahoo.com or Dr. Li Hong, Associate Director
: elanhonglee@163.com Visit the Institute’s website at: http://www.china-studies.net/index.html

The Asian Studies Program of Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan offers one-year or one-semester programs for students wishing to pursue Japanese language and Japanese/Asian studies. While the university is home to about 10,000 students, the Asian Studies Program currently enrolls over 600 students from about 40 different countries. Courses offered include Japanese and Asian business, history, culture, art, and economics. Cultural study trips are also an essential component to the program. Japanese language courses range from the introductory through the advanced levels. Previous Japanese language training is not required.

Learn more from the Kansai Gaidai Asian Studies Program website at: http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/