Applications being accepted for Far East Exchange Program

Applications being accepted for Far East Exchange Program (10/23/2001)

MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State students and faculty have an opportunity to visit institutions of higher education in China, Japan, Korea and Thailand from May 5 through June 14.

Sixteen to 18 students, faculty and staff members will be selected to travel to the Far East for field study.

The delegation will visit and stay at eight academic institutions as well as with host families.

Students must be full-time, sophomores or above, in good standing, interested in Asian culture and returning to Ball State the following academic year.

Fees for the trip are $2,800, including international airfares and administrative fees.

Applications are due by Jan. 18.

Far East Asia programs were established 30 years ago to promote study tours and faculty, professorial, and student exchange with sister universities in China, Japan, Korea and Thailand.

For more information about faculty, staff or student programs to the Far East or to apply for the summer program, visit the Far East Program's Web site at www.bsu.edu/far_eastor call the Office of Far East Asia Programs at (765) 285-1458.

(NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information, contact Jae Park by phone at (765) 285-1458 or by e-mail at jpark@bsu.edu.)