Immerse yourself in Japan and South Korea next May!
Program Overview and Travel Dates
This program is a unique and enriching experience for students who would like to learn about traditional and contemporary Japanese and Korean culture, history, and society.
Led by two Langara instructors who teach about Japan and Korea in the Asian studies department, this immersion program offers numerous opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of Japan and Korea.
This program features two weeks in Japan (Tokyo, Mito and Kyoto) and one week in South Korea (Asan and Seoul). Prior to departure, the program includes mandatory in-class lectures for two weeks at Langara College.
The daily program in Asia mainly consists of on-site lectures and discussions at historically and culturally significant sites, as well as participating in numerous social and cultural events and activities. One of the highlights of this immersive program is visiting and interacting with local students from affiliated universities in Japan and South Korea.
The program is open to everyone as long as they meet Langara College’s admission requirements. We also welcome students from other post-secondary institutions, as well as the general public, who are interested in learning about Japanese and Korean culture and history.
Earn university-transferable credits while you travel
The Asia Field Studies (Japan-Korea) program includes 9 university-transferable (UT) credits*
- ASIA1135: Introduction to East Asia (Japan) (3 UT credits)
- ASIA1155: Introduction to East Asia (Korea) (3 UT credits)
- ASIA 2115: Japanese Society & Culture (3 UT credits)
Total: 9 university-transfer credits
Field Studies itinerary (subject to change):
May 4-14: Pre-Departure Lecture at Langara College (M-F: 10:00am–4:00pm)
May 17: Departure to Tokyo
May 18: Arrive Tokyo (1 night)
May 19-24: Mito, Ibaragi (5 nights): Visit local high school, kindergarten, cultural exchange with Tokiwa university students, excursion to Oarai beach and shrine, workshops of various cultural activities (e.g., kimono wearing experience, tea ceremony), free time on the weekends.
May 24-28: Tokyo (4 nights): Visit old downtown (e.g., Asakusa), Edo-Tokyo and Ukiyoe Museums, Imperial Palace, major temples and shrines (e.g. Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple), Tokyo River Boat Cruise. Free time on weekend.
May 28–June 1: Kyoto (4 nights): Visit historically important temples and shrines (including a Ninja House and Shogun’s Palace, Japanese garden), Yu-zen dyeing workshop, see traditional performing arts at Gion (the Geisha district), movie studio of samurai drama, experience traditional full course Japanese cuisine. Free time on weekend.
June 1-4: Asan, South Korea (3 nights): Cultural exchange with Soonchunhyang Univ. students, lectures and field trips in the area (e.g., Environmental science park, Cheonan Independence hall, local Confucian school, folk village).
June 4-7: Seoul, South Korea (3 nights): War Memorial Museum, National Folk Museum, Korean tradition experience, walking tour of Seoul. Free time on weekend
June 7: Departure (from Seoul). The end of the program.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the program, you must be:
- 19 years of age or older prior to the program start date
- a resident of British Columbia
- a current or past student in a Regular Studies Program at Langara
- in good standing at the College (https://langara.ca/media/11469/download?inline)
Application process
Current and past Regular Studies Langara students must:
- complete and submit the Asia Field Studies Application Form(external link) by February 15, 2026
- once eligibility is confirmed, submit all required documents, including a non-refundable $500 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable unless a student is not accepted into the program or the program is cancelled.
- attend an interview with the program instructors
- if accepted, pay the remaining balance of the Field Study program fee by March 13, 2026 (exact date TBD), and the tuition and Student Union fees by April 21, 2026.
New domestic applicants to Langara must:
- check and confirm that you meet Langara’s admission requirements: Admissions: Apply to Langara
- submit your application and supporting documents to the college
Note: When completing your application, you should indicate that you want to be admitted into the open-enrollment, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program (unless you are planning to continue as a Regular Studies student in another program at Langara, in which case, you should apply for admission to that program).
- pay the application fee ($40 for domestic students)
- receive and accept your Offer of Admission and await your Letter of Acceptance
- once you have received your Letter of Acceptance, email a copy to globalengagement@langara.ca
- after your eligibility is confirmed, complete and submit the Asia Field Studies Application Form(external link) and required documents, including a non-refundable $500 deposit by February 15, 2026. The deposit is non-refundable unless a student is not accepted into the program or the program is cancelled.
- attend an interview with the program instructors
- if accepted, pay the remaining balance of the Field Study program fee by March 13, 2026 (exact date TBD) and the tuition and student union fees by April 21, 2026.
New international applicants to Langara must:
Please contact
globalengagement@langara.ca or call 604-323-5696 to inquire about your eligibility and to learn more about the application process.
Costs
Program fee: $4,750-$5,250 plus spending money
What is included in the program fee:
- Accommodation: Shared (twin) rooms in hotels
- Inter-city transportation within Japan and Korea
- Local transportation to destinations included on the itinerary
- Airfare from Osaka, Japan to Incheon, South Korea (one-way)
- All entrances and fees to required educational activities
- 3 group dinners; six breakfasts in Korea
What is not included in the program fee:
- Langara tuition and associated fees
- International airfare from Vancouver to Tokyo and from Seoul to Vancouver
- Transportation to/from the airport on the first and last days of the program.
- Daily expenses, such as non-group meals (most lunches and dinners), personal spending money, laundry, entertainment fees and transportation costs to destinations that are not part of the program itinerary
- Health and travel insurance
- Application fees for passport and visas (if required)
*Program fees are subject to change due to changes in the program itinerary or uncontrollable circumstances such as the exchange rate and number of enrolment.
Financial aid
Please contact
globalengagement@langara.ca or call 604-323-5696 to inquire about available options and eligibility.
