Program Overview
- Duration: May 10-25, 2026
- Course: RETL 529
- Course credit: 3 hours
- Program Leaders: Kelly Kouchi, James Jacocks, Maureen Derrick
Highlights
- Guided walking tour of Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine
- Calligraphy experience
- Japanese business site visits
- Experience the technological advancements of Tokyo and the rich history of Kyoto
Costs
Program fee: $3,900 before any Capstone Scholars Program funding is included. Once a student's application for the program is accepted, they will automatically be eligible for the Capstone Scholars Adventure Grant which will reduce the program fee to $900.
Includes:
- Accommodations in Tokyo and Kyoto
- 3 group meals, breakfast for all days
- All excursions included in the itinerary
- Local Guide with 24/7 language support
- 3 USC Program Leaders
Does not include:
- Airfare, University required insurance, Education Abroad application fee ($150), tuition (we encourage participants to apply for the Passport Travel Grant to cover $1,500 in tuition costs), passport, meals not covered in the itnerary, and personal spending.
Information Sessions
These are a great chance to meet your program leaders, learn about the application process and more of what to expect from the program. Attendance is not mandatory in order to apply!
September 22 - 4:00-5:00pm at Russell House 302
October 23 - 1:30-2:30pm at Russell House 302
November 3 - 4:00-5:00pm (virtual) at here
Application
Check back here on October 1 to apply. Application closes November 9 at 11:59pm
Contact Us
If you have further questions about this opportunity, feel free to email James Jacocks