Discover East Asia

Discover East Asia (DEA) is a study abroad program designed for students who are interested in East Asian cultures and traditions. Liberal Arts students have the opportunity to study abroad at Tokai University in Japan or Hanyang University in South Korea. Students cannot choose a country in which he/she is a native speaker of the language.

In order to participate in the DEA program, students must meet the following requirements:

Course Requirements

• Complete two terms as a full-time student in HTIC’s Liberal Arts program
• Take Japanese 103 or Korean 101 (3 credits) at HTIC or pass a test demonstrating equivalent ability in one of these languages before leaving for study
• Take at least six additional credits at HTIC in East-Asia related studies before or after the study abroad experience
• Upon return to HTIC, give a presentation in the language studied and submit a cross-cultural reflection paper discussing the study abroad experience

Travel Requirements

• Be able to go abroad during the Fall or Spring term
• Have a valid passport and visa (HTIC and the student’s host institution will assist students in obtaining the appropriate visa for study)
• Purchase appropriate travel and health insurance