Japanese Conversation Hour (in SC 131) - This semester's (Fall 2009) schedule is every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30. The first Conversation Hour will be on September 1. Everyone is welcome!

Japanese major & minor - If you are interested in majoring or minoring in Japanese, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at BRNG 1114 will help you set it up.

Study abroad opportunities - Purdue University currently has study abroad programs with Nanzan University (Nagoya, Japan), Tsukuba University (Ibaragi, Japan),Ochanomizu Woman's University (Tokyo, Japan), and Chuo University (Hachioji, Japan)  You may qualify for scholarships available from the Japanese government for this program. Association of Teachers of Japanese also provides Bridging Schlaship annually. For all study-abroad inquiries, contact the Study Abroad Office (4-2383).

Freeman-ASIA Scholarship - This is a program to fund study-abroad in Asia. Several Purdue students have been awarded before. Check it out!

JET Program - Japan Exchange and Teaching Program is another way to spend some time in Japan.  Information and applications are here.

Summer School at Middlebury College - Are you looking for opportunities to further your language studies in summer? If so, check out the summer Japanese School at Middlebury College. The school provides intensive work in Japanese at all levels, and it provides generous financial aid packages for students in need.Contact Prof. Hatasa ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), who is the current director of the Japanese School.