Semester study abroad program?

Where can I study a semester abroad in Japan as a computer engineering major?

• I'm currently an undergraduate student at a university in the United States. I am majoring in Computer Engineering with minors in math and computer science. Most programs for Japan I've seen are more for language and social science majors. I do not get much elective flexibility as far as those subjects go because I only have two of social science electives in my program. One of my upcoming semesters just contains electrical engineering electives, computer science electives and a social science elective. I figured that would be a great time to study abroad. However, I have no idea where to look or what universities to look for. My university's study abroad office said if a program was not on their site then I would have to search and find details myself. So, I'm wondering if anyone could help me out with finding a program or a school. Side note: I understand that I will most likely have to take at least level one of the JLPT. That is not a problem for me, my Japanese is pretty good currently and I would have two and a half more years before this semester to improve my language skills further. Things I would prefer: -Would be great if a program had an home-stay option (Would be better for learning the culture and improving my language skills) Thank you all in advance.

• Answer:

  If I understand you correctly, you want to do study abroad in Japan but take Computer Engineering classes. What would the point be? Just to hear their take on things? Here is how it breaks down. There are two types of exchange programs: Language/culture and one's where you actually enter the university. If you can't pass N2 (bear minimum), you will not be able to enter the university and will not be able to take computer classes. There are no programs (that I have ever heard of) that do subject area classes in English, except Temple University Japan, but they are expensive and don't have computer sciences or anything like that. So, unless you can meet the language requirement, you will basically be going to Japan to study Japanese, so it wouldn't matter what program you go to. Passing N2 takes a lot of intense study. You don't just pass it, you have to study for it. Most people need at least 4 or 5 years of dedicated study to pass it. Try it out if you feel confident. (Also, some universities will require N1 to get in, not N2.) http://www.jlpt.jp/samples/forlearners.html