{"id":17720,"date":"2026-10-29T12:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/?p=17720"},"modified":"2026-10-29T20:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T00:42:26","slug":"new-three-week-study-abroad-opportunity-in-japan-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/2026\/10\/29\/new-three-week-study-abroad-opportunity-in-japan-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"New three-week study abroad opportunity in Japan this summer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Ren Blauch \u201928, Staff Writer <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students of any major will have the opportunity to explore Japanese sports and culture during a new three-week study abroad program this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program runs from June 18 to July 6, 2027. Most of the time will be spent in Tokyo, with five nights in Osaka and two nights near Mount Fuji. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Erin Ulrich, clinical associate professor of athletic training and director of clinical education, will teach the course \u201cSport & Culture in Japan.\u201d The course counts toward both the immersive experience and human diversity requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis course is designed with the busy student in mind,\u201d Ulrich said. \u201cWe have a lot of students who work and student athletes who can\u2019t take a whole semester to go abroad, so I wanted to create an opportunity for them to do that and get a gen ed in the process.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the course, students will look at how Japanese sports and cultural traditions shape ideas about identity, inclusion and social differences. They will also reflect on their own perspectives within a global context and build intercultural communication and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program introduces students to Japanese culture through both the course and group excursions. There will also be chances to meet Japanese students and share cultural perspectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several cultural activities will help connect classroom learning with firsthand experiences. Students will get to participate in a traditional kimono experience, calligraphy activity and tea ceremony, as well as experiences involving sumo, kendo and samurai traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also go to a professional baseball game and spend two nights near Mount Fuji, where they can explore the area and take in the scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will stay in hotels in different cities during the trip, with Tokyo as the main base. The five nights in Osaka will give them a chance to experience another major Japanese city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a fun way to get gen eds, and it\u2019s also fairly affordable,\u201d Ulrich said. \u201cIf you like to travel and want to study abroad but haven\u2019t had the time, I think it\u2019s a great opportunity.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As LVC\u2019s first Japan study abroad program, the trip will give students the opportunity to earn credits while experiencing Japanese culture through activities that extend beyond the classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application deadline for the summer 2027 program is Monday, Feb. 1, 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students interested in studying abroad in Japan can contact Dr. Ulrich at ulrich@lvc.edu<\/a> or Jamie LaPine, associate director of global education, at lapine@lvc.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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