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Important Dates
Tentative Travel Dates: 听May 12 – 24, 2027
Interest Meetings:听View on Office of Education Abroad event calendar.
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Application and Deposit Deadline: January 15, 2027
Program Description
Join BT天堂faculty for a cultural and educational journey through Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka! Explore Japanese language, history, economics, and chemistry through immersive experiences, including Akihabara, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Harushika Sake Brewery.
听NOTE: Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.
Program Cost & Scholarships
for the estimated cost, payment details, and a breakdown of what is included.
Scholarships are available to help cover eligible expenses. Visit our Scholarship page to learn more about scholarship opportunities, eligibility, and application deadlines.
Course Offerings
- JAPN 2340 Intensive Oral Practice Abroad in Japanese
- BUAD 2302听COB Travel Class for Diversity in World Cultures听[LD BT天堂Core: Diversity in World Cultures]
- BUAD 2303听COB Travel Class for Responsible Living听[LD BT天堂Core: Responsible Living]
- ECON 2310 Global Environment of Business
- ECON 4V95 Special Problems in Economics
- CHEM 1400 Chemistry in Society
- CHEM 4V09 Special Problems in Chemistry
- HONC 3310听credit may also be offered to students currently admitted to Schedler Honors College.
Faculty Leaders
Dr. Kae Hashimoto Reed
Visiting Lecturer of Japanese
Dr. Reed has extensive international experience living, teaching, and performing in Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and the United States. A native of Japan, she is especially familiar with the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. She has also traveled and performed throughout Asia and previously led a study abroad program to Germany and Austria. Dr. Reed is passionate about music, history, and Japanese pop culture and looks forward to creating a meaningful and culturally enriching experience for BT天堂students.
Dr. Marsha D. Massey
Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Dr. Massey has traveled to Germany, Italy, Roat谩n, and Japan, and her research in inorganic chemistry focuses on transforming carbon dioxide into fuel for alternative energy. Dr. Massey is passionate about helping students understand chemistry in a global context and believes education abroad experiences, including STEM courses, are essential for preparing students to address global challenges. She is excited to help students connect their classroom learning with real-world scientific and cultural experiences abroad.
Dr. Collin Hodges
Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Collin Hodges teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in economics and healthcare economics. He has traveled extensively, including to Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Peru, England, and Scotland, and is passionate about creating international opportunities for BT天堂students through study abroad programs. Dr. Hodges speaks some Spanish and Japanese and enjoys learning languages, playing Go, spending time with his family, and reading books from around the world.