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University Affiliation - Hiroshima University (enrollment of 12,000, over 700 international students)

Hiroshima University, is one of the most prestigious universities in all of Japan. It consists of 10 faculties and schools: Integrated Arts and Sciences, Letters, Education, Law, Economics, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, and Applied Biology. Conversation partners or "Kaiwa Partners" are available to assist you with your language. In order to get better acquainted with Japanese students, many students join university clubs. Sports, arts, the International Association, and hobby clubs are just a few that are available.

USAC Enrollment Limit - To be determined

GPA Requirement - 2.8 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)

Hiroshima and Japan - Japan has an intriguing social and political history, beginning in 660 BC when, according to legend, it was founded by Jimmu, a descendent of the sun goddess and ancestor of the emperor. During this time, China greatly influenced Japan by sharing Chinese forms of Buddhism, governments and written language. These influences can still be seen through out Japanese culture today.

As Japan evolved, its emperor system was compromised by the reign of Shoguns until Emperor Meiji was able to regain control in the late 1800's. Since then, Japan has prospered, adopted democracy and developed into one of the world's leading powers.

Japan consists of four main islands: Honsu, Hokkaido, Shidodu, and Kyushu and thousands of smaller islands. Covering 145,882 square miles and 17,000 miles of coastline, it is just smaller than Montana. Throughout the islands, all four seasons are enjoyed. The climate is temperate with warm, humid summers and mild winters. The western side of the islands is usually colder than the eastern (Pacific side). However, on Hokkaido Island and in northern Honshu Island, winters can be quite cold and to the south, a more tropical climate prevails.

The city of Hiroshima faces the tranquil Seto Inland Sea in an environment richly endowed with natural benefits and scenic beauty. The northern part of the city is a mountainous area, giving students recreation opportunities in water sports in the summer and snow sports in the winter. With over 1 million residents, Hiroshima City is an energetic and thriving metropolis with excellent shopping, movie theaters, restaurants, and cultural activities.

The city was devastated by the atomic bomb in 1945, but its present prosperity is living proof of the energy and willpower of the Japanese. Except for the Atomic Bomb Dome, there is little left to remind you of the devastation.

Japanese mass transit is easy and efficient; there is a network of trains that connect nearly every city, town and village throughout Japan. There are also "Skinkansen" or bullet trains, which connect Hiroshima to larger cities and are ultra fast.

Courses - Hiroshima University's International Student Center will help students to arrange a program of study to suit their needs. Students may wish to study subjects similar to their major, or may wish to study subjects with a distinctive Japanese flair.

Students can study one level of Japanese per semester based upon which level they test into:

• Elementary I
• Elementary II
• Elementary III
• Intermediate I
• Intermediate II
• Advanced

* No previous language coursework is required for the beginning level

Listed below are courses that are believed to be of interest to USAC students on a semester or yearlong basis. By no means are students' choices limited to this list. Each course is worth 2 credits. There is a maximum of 18 credits per semester (9 classes). These classes are taught in English with courses available in Japanese to advanced level students.

• Asian Politics
• International Economics

• Art Education in Japan: Theory and Practice
• Buddhist Studies
• Conceptual Analysis of Communicative Competence
• Cross Cultural Studies
• Development and International Education
• Educational Material Development for International Understanding
• Family Life in Japan
• Japanese Culture and Education
• Peace and Human Rights
• Seminar in Japanese Koto Music
• Sports & Culture in Japan
• Trends & Issues of Special Education needs in Japan

• Japanese Language & Literature & Teaching methods for Native Speakers
• Japanese Linguistics for Contrastive Perspective

• Frontiers of Material Science
• Landscape Ecology
• Mathematical Structures
• Modern Chemistry
• Psychophysics & Experiments
• Science Education in Japan

Types of Accommodation

Residence Hall- Students live in a residence hall for International Students located a short walk from campus. Each room has a bed, chair, closet, telephone, air conditioning, private toilet, and washing basin. Kitchens, showers and coin-operated washers and dryers are shared. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators and gas-ranges. Each floor has a common lounge area. Accommodation cost about $47 a month.

Program Fees

2007-2008 - $5,680 per semester, $11,360 per year
2008-2009 - $6,280 per semester, $12,560 per year

* Does not include room, meals, utilities, personal expenses, deposit, textbooks and supplies, airfare

Loyola Fees - $1000 for semester and yearlong programs

Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)