June 2 – June 14, 2025
Locations
- Tokyo 東京
- Hiroshima 広島
- Kyoto 京都
Courses
- MC 4382L – Feature Writing and Freelancing
- MC 4382Y – Mobile Storytelling in the Outdoors
- MC 5342 – Global Media Systems
- MC 5343 Global Strategic Comm
Program designed for SJMC undergraduate and graduate students; non-majors will also be considered
About
SJMC Japan is a program designed for students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication to develop and improve their content creation skills in feature writing, multimedia and social media. Non-majors will also be considered for inclusion in the program. Students will explore Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto and create daily blog posts, feature stories, personal travel essays and multimedia content on social media. By documenting their experiences, they will also add published work to their portfolios.
Program Fee
$6,300 (subject to change)
Covers:
- Tuition
- Lodging
- Scheduled Excursions
- Some Meals
- Local Transportation
- International Insurance
* Airfare separate
Timeline
- Oct 16 – Applications Open
- Oct 23 – Edu Abroad Fair
- Jan 24 – Application Deadline
- Feb 13 – Deposit Due
- Feb 28 – 1st Orientation Meeting
- April 4 – 2nd Orientation Meeting
To receive more information or express interest in the SJMC Japan 2025 trip, please reach out to Gilbert D. Martinez gm19@txstate.edu or fill out the form below with your information.
