Study Abroad

Studying abroad is required for Chinese majors, and strongly encouraged for minors. Deciding on a study abroad program in China or Taiwan and submitting an application takes preparation and planning. You should schedule a time to talk with your Chinese major/minor adviser as early as possible to begin this process. The department also typically hosts a study abroad information session during the fall semester to help students understand the study abroad requirement and share student experiences.

If possible, spending a semester abroad will enhance your language proficiency and cultural competence in ways that a summer abroad program cannot match. The department also recommends that most Chinese majors or minors fulfill their study abroad requirement after completing two years of language study at Wake Forest; reaching the Intermediate High or Advanced Low proficiency level while abroad maximizes the study abroad experience.

Your Chinese major/minor adviser will provide suggestions and recommendations on specific programs, advice on living in an East Asian cultural environment, and help you consider other important factors, such as internship opportunities, etc. After meeting with your Chinese adviser, you should also schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser in the GPS office. GPS assists students with many of the logistical concerns of studying abroad, and can provide our majors and minors with practical advice and the details of transferring credits.

The programs listed below are the programs that we feel offer students a high level of academic rigor that is compatible with our methods of language instruction. Other important factors are a language pledge, hours spent in the classroom, geographical location, textbooks and teaching methods, etc. In addition to the programs listed below, we are open to considering transfer credit from other programs. If you decide to enroll in a study abroad program that is not on this list, you are responsible for making sure it is pre-approved by the Wake Forest Chinese Program faculty and the GPS office before your study abroad term begins.

Wake Forest Japanese Study Abroad Program

Studying abroad is required for Japanese majors, and strongly encouraged for minors. Deciding on a study abroad program in Japan and submitting an application takes preparation and planning. You should schedule a time to talk with your Japanese major/minor adviser as early as possible to begin this process. The department also typically hosts a study-abroad information
session to help students understand the study abroad requirement and share student experiences.
Your Japanese major/minor adviser will provide suggestions and recommendations on specific programs. After meeting with your adviser, you should also schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser in the GPS office. GPS assists students with many of the logistical concerns
of studying abroad and can provide our majors and minors with practical advice and the details of transferring credits.
Recommended programs (for more information, refer to WFU Study Away page)
Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka (Fall or Spring)
Temple University Tokyo (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
CET Summer Program in Osaka