An abroad experience in East Asia is required for the major and strongly encouraged for the minor. Eckerd offers a wide range of opportunities:

• A semester abroad is the best way to gain advanced language experience, and the coursework taken abroad will apply to the requirements for a major or minor. Eckerd has direct exchange programs with Kansai Gaidai and Nanzan University in Japan, Ehwa Woman's University in Korea, and Hong Kong Baptist University, and anticipates having one in place soon in the People's Republic of China. There are also exchange opportunities in East Asia available through ISEP and CIEE.
• the Spring Semester-in-Asia program combines preparatory coursework at Eckerd with seven weeks of classes on-site in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. It is led by Eckerd College faculty, and is available every other year; the most recent offering is Spring 2002. Go check out the website!
• Winter terms in East Asia are regularly available, offering a 3-4 week introductory travel and learning experience. Students majoring in East Asian Studies are encouraged to use them as a supplement to a longer experience abroad, rather than an alternative.