Overview Dormitories are a good housing option if you wish to interact with Japanese and international students from Nanzan and other surrounding universities as well as young professionals. Your dormitory will typically be single sex but may be mixed gender divided by floor. Please be aware that assignments for dormitories are made completely by Nanzan University and are made based on availability of space. IES Abroad has no influence in your dormitory placement. Dormitories At-A-Glance Accommodation & Information Details Housing Type Private bedrooms within a designated dormitory Furnished...

By far the most popular housing option is the host family. Because housing with families is difficult to arrange in Japan, and there are not enough homes in which to place all of Nanzan University’s international students, living with a family is a privilege and cannot be guaranteed. Nonetheless, historically, Nanzan staff have usually been successful in placing students in their preferred housing. If placed with a host family, you will be notified of your housing assignment one to three weeks before the start of the program. Students applying to live with a Japanese family should be prepared...

Overview You will live in a 2-bedroom apartment within an apartment building with other IES Abroad students. Each unit is made up of two double rooms, so you will share your unit with three other people. Your housing will be located within 20 minutes public transport of Sydney's Central Business District. Like local students, you will commute daily to your classes and/or internship. Commuting time to either destination is estimated to be 30 minutes to an hour and a half. Please note that two forms of transit are common for a commute (e.g. taking the train and then walking or transferring to a...

Internship Placements in Sydney We have established good working relationships with many organizations in Sydney who participate in our internship program. Internships are offered in the arts, business, education, media, museums, politics, and theater to give a few examples. Your ability to secure an internship depends upon your self-motivation, ability to meet deadlines, maturity, previous work experience, and flexibility regarding organizations and work projects. We work with you to perfect your resume and hone your interviewing skills so that you are well-prepared for your internship...