Every year, we send dozens of students on study away trips. Their journeys cover every corner of Asia, from China and South Korea to Japan and India. Our faculty lead these experiences, ensuring that you’ll continue to receive a quality Furman education while traveling off-campus.

Students wearing traditional clothes in Tibet

First Year Chinese Studies Experience

A three week fully funded study tour of Taiwan in May after their Freshman year.

Students leaping into the air, hands spread

May Experience China

This program focuses on the environmental challenges associated with modern day China.

Students wearing traditional Japanese clothing

May Experience Japan

This program introduces you to Japanese architecture, environmental design, and living spaces through ages and diverse places in Japan

Professor Kaup lecturing under City Hall

Luce Initiative on Asian Studies and the Environment

Students taking a group photo while in front of historical site

Japan Exchange

Study at one of our three partner schools in Japan.