Short term programs usually range from a few weeks to a year and are focused on either language acquisition, adventure travel or in most cases, a combination of both. While valuable in terms of experience, for those intending to earn in a degree in a field related to their short term study program, getting academic credit for their efforts may be the challenge for some students.

What type of study abroad experience is right for me?
How can I earn university/college credit while studying abroad?
In which ways can I make the most of studying abroad?

B. Earn a Degree in the US or Canada Top

Traditionally the most common choice and for many the only reasonable option, many universities and colleges throughout North America offer degrees in Asian studies and related fields. Most of these schools have study abroad opportunities that allow for intensified language study and global awareness.

Which universities/colleges offer Asian studies and related degrees?
What should I look for in an Asian studies program?

C. Earn a Degree While Abroad Top

While more challenging than studying towards in degree in North America, this option is becoming increasingly more popular and offers a more affordable and experience heavy alternative to studying closer to home. The key challenges in doing so is ensuring that the degree sought is fully recognized where the student eventually intends to seek employment and finding a institute of higher learning that offers classes in a language that the student is able to studying in and understand.

Which schools offer programs taught in English or that are ideal for native English speakers?
Which countries and regions are recommended for studying towards a degree in Asian studies or a related field?
What do I need to know and consider about accreditation?
What should I take into consideration in choosing a program?

D. Earn a Degree Online Top

As in the case of earning a degree while abroad, students considering completing their post-secondary or post-graduate studies online should pay careful attention to ensuring that the base institution is reliable and offers a degree that potential employers will hold as valid. For the working professional, those in the armed forces or others in special situations, complete a degree online may be the only option.

Which online programs offer Asian studies and related degrees?
Who is suited to take part in online or correspondence education?

E. Learn a Language With Books and Software Top

While it requires a great deal of discipline and focus, it is entirely possible to develop a good grasp of a foreign language through the use of educational books and computer software. Although one's speaking and oftentimes listening skills usually do not progress at a elevated speed, using books and software can certainly provide students with good knowledge of grammar, a large vocabularly and good written comprehension. For a secondary ed student, using resources in this category can jump-start their university level studies and have allowed some students to test out of entry level languages classes and proceed directly into second or third year courses.

Which books and software are recommended?
How can I make the most of my study?

F. Learn a Language Studying Online Top

The Internet has seen a growth of a wealth of resources for the study of many key world languages. Although for more advanced students of most languages, other options may better suit the learner's needs, in the beginning, the use of free resources online is as good as any other means of aquiring an introductional and initial grasp of a foreign language.

Which online resources are recommended?
How can I make the most of my online study?