ASIAN STUDIES
Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that helps students understand the diverse histories, politics, economies, cultures, religions, arts and literatures of Asia.
The Asian Studies Program encourages students to study abroad and engage in opportunities that deepen their understanding of the dynamics through the lens of another language and culture.
Major: Global Intedisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to major in Asian Studies. The GIS: Asian Studies major requires that students study abroad for one semester or a summer program with a minimum length of 6-weeks. Majors are encouraged to consider programs in Asia.
Majors should review the GIS MAP for additional GIS major information on "Academic Planning" and "Timing" for their study abroad experience.
Minor: Students can also pursue an Asian Studies minor. Please contact the Director of the Asian Studies program to discuss the curriculum and how to fit an Asian Studies minor into your 棉花糖直播 curriculum.
Search the to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.
The Course Approval History database is not all-inclusive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.
Don't forget - CLAS has a list of policies and limitations specifically focused on study abroad. Make sure you're aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.
The Asian Studies Program encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Internships, field work and lab research are wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
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If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit to discover other programs. Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
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Non-VU partner programs under 6-weeks long must require a petition in order to be approved. Contact your OEA advisor for petition information.
*Significant funding opportunities exist with this program
*IES Nagoya summer is an intensive Japanese language program
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit and explore other opportunities.
Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the鈥� OEA Course Approval Database 鈥痶o view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program鈥檚 website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.鈥�
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a 棉花糖直播 or program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through 棉花糖直播 University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.