Asian Studies

Overview

A degree in Asian studies will help you improve your language skills, understand a diverse range of Asian cultures and communities, and open a window into countries of growing global importance. While earning this degree, you will also gain proficiency in at least one Asian language.

Career Application

In the ever-expanding global economy today, graduates of asian studies have the opportunity to pursue careers in foreign intelligence, government translation, immigration services, hotel service, customs, law enforcement, language teaching, international finance, and more.

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Chinese Language and Culture Club

Spend time with other learners of Chinese while participating in Chinese-related activities.

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Japanese Club

Pound mochi, participate in Sports Day celebrations, and practice your Japanese with fellow students and native speakers.

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Study Abroad

Study languages in their native contexts and gain greater understanding of the ways that language influences populations and cultures.

Alumni Advice

Ernesto Lopez

Ernesto Lopez spent more than a decade with Bear River Head Start before working to train domestic and international franchise owners.

Porter Illi

Porter Illi (BA International Studies and Political Science '12), Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State, currently serving in the External Political Unit at the U.S. embassy in Berlin.

Srinidi Carling & Jordan Davis

Srinidi Carling joined iFit immediately after graduating with a BA in Spanish and Global Communications. Jordan Davis (BA in Asian Studies and BS in International Business) is a Senior Manager for Adobe.

Ted Twinting

CHaSS Alumn, Ted Twinting (History & French) talks to students about the challenges he faced after graduating and how he found his career using the skills he learned in college.