69 Bridging Scholars are studying

in japan DURING ACADEMIC-YEAR 2023-2024

Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Cohort

  • Mia Aczon

    Bentley University
    CIEE Tokyo
    Business Management

  • Austin Alcancia

    Oberlin College
    Doshisha University
    East Asian Studies; Music Performance; Computer Science

  • Isabel Asker

    Georgetown University
    Keio University
    Japanese

  • Maxwell Bachmann

    Willamette University
    Tokyo International University
    Japanese Studies; Studio Art

  • Leslie Blanco

    CUNY Lehman College
    Sugiyama Jogakuen University
    Spanish 7-12th Grade Education; English
    JUSFC Bridging Scholar

  • Eliaris Brito

    Connecticut College
    Associated Kyoto Program, Doshisha University
    Latin American Studies; East Asian Studies

  • Kassidy Brown

    Georgia State University
    Osaka University
    Film & Media; Sociology
    JUSFC Bridging Scholar

  • Lydia Brown

    Spelman College
    IES Tokyo, Kanda University of International Studies
    International Studies; Japan Studies
    Jeremiah Trusty Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Angel Bryant

    Howard University
    Osaka Gakuin (CET)
    International Affairs
    JUSFC Bridging Scholar
    Jeremiah Trusty Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Phoebe Buggy

    University of Toledo (OH)
    Rikkyo University
    Political Science

  • Lucy Burnham

    University of Nevada, Reno
    Kwansei Gakuin (USAC)
    Molecular Microbiology; Immunology

  • Niko Cano-Katsunuma

    University of Kansas
    Sophia University
    Anthropology

  • Alliyah Chambers

    University of Denver
    Waseda University, Center for Japanese Language
    International Business; Japanese

  • Benjamin Chau

    Thomas Jefferson University (PA)
    Temple University, Japan Campus
    International Business

  • Brandon Classey

    University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
    Nanzan University
    Global Communications; Japanese
    Amway Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Emile Carlo-Convocar

    Boston University
    Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies, Doshisha University
    Health Science

  • Nathaniel Corbin

    University of Memphis
    Seikei University
    World Languages
    Amway Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Sunsariay Cox

    Portland State University
    Kansai Gaidai University
    Japanese
    Amway Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Isaiah Crawford

    Northwest Missouri State University
    Toyo University
    International Business

  • Liana Davis

    University of Missouri, St. Louis
    Kansai University
    Japanese

  • Ren de Dios

    Linfield College (Or)
    Doshisha University
    Japanese

  • Sarai Deras

    University of North Georgia
    Nanzan University
    East Asian Studies

  • Kate Doty

    University of Denver
    Akita International University
    Psychology; Japanese

  • Claire Edmonds

    Smith College
    Associated Kyoto Program
    East Asian Languages & Cultures

  • Kiyanna Edwards-Polk

    Temple University (PA)
    Temple University, Japan Campus
    Psychology

  • Mariah Encinas

    University of California, Irvine
    International Christian University
    Education
    JUSFC Bridging Scholar

  • Elise Fashimpaur

    Willamette University
    Tokyo International University
    Data Science; Psychology; Japanese

  • Nadav Gerber

    Suffolk University (MA)
    Kansai Gaidai University
    Global Cultural Studies

  • Ella Gould

    Ohio State University
    Waseda University
    International Relations & Diplomacy; Japanese
    Morgan Stanley Japan Scholar

  • Gloria Guo

    University of Southern California
    Waseda University
    International Business
    Morgan Stanley Japan Scholar

  • Michael Harris

    University of Central Florida
    Meiji Gakuin University
    Social Science
    Jeremiah Trusty Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Dylan Joachim

    Washington & Jefferson College (PA)
    Akita University
    Gender Studies; Communications

  • Emily Jones

    West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    Hosei University
    Anthropology

  • Caitlin Joseph

    Bryn Mawr College (PA)
    Temple University, Japan Campus
    International Studies
    Temple University Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Jake Kelley

    Tulsa Community College (OK)
    Temple University, Japan Campus
    International Affairs; Japanese

  • Leila Knight

    Temple University (PA)
    Temple University, Japan Campus
    Film & Media Arts
    Temple University Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Lana Kobayashi

    University of California (Los Angeles)
    Hitotsubashi University
    Public Affairs

  • Jack Kurlinski

    University of Denver
    Waseda University
    Molecular Biology; Japanese

  • Jenna Lindsey

    Johnson County Community College (KS)
    J.F. Oberlin University
    Graphic Design

  • Anayla McClendon

    Spelman College
    Tsuda University
    English
    Morgan Stanley Japan Scholar

  • Kamaria McCrary

    Agnes Scott College
    Nanzan University
    History

  • Elizabeth Mikeworth

    Western Kentucky University
    Kansai Gaidai University
    International Affairs; Law; Chinese

  • Khoa Nguyen

    California State University, Fullerton
    Okayama University
    Japanese

  • Melanie Oden

    Grinnell College (LA)
    Waseda University
    Sociology; Japanese
    JUSFC Bridging Scholar

  • Alicia Olivas

    California State University, Monterey Bay
    Okayama University
    Psychology

  • Leslie Ortiz

    University of Rhode Island
    Okayama University
    Computer Science; Art; Japanese
    Morgan Stanley Japan Scholar

  • Nadia Perdue

    Washington University, St. Louis
    Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies, Doshisha University
    Global Studies; East Asian Languages and Cultures
    JUSFC Bridging Scholar

  • Suzu Piccolo

    Oklahoma State University
    Kansai Gaidai University
    Global Studies; Pre-Law

  • Monique Platz

    Portland State University; Portland Community College
    IE3 Global Japan, Tokyo, Waseda University
    Business Finance

  • Genevieve Rice

    University of Michigan
    Japan Center for Michigan Universities
    Asian Studies

  • Evan Robertson

    Mississippi State University
    Akita International University
    Software Engineering

  • Naomi Sanchez-Nava

    University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
    Dokkyo University
    International Studies

  • Amalia Santos

    University of Florida
    Kansai Gaidai University
    Japanese

  • Benjamin Schneider

    Carleton College (MN)
    Associated Kyoto Program
    Chemistry

  • Madeleine Sharp

    Miami University (OH)
    Kansai Gaidai University
    Communication Design; Japanese

  • Noé Shaw

    Babson College (MA)
    Waseda University
    Business Administration

  • Aiden Shiell

    Connecticut College
    Associated Kyoto Program, Doshisha University
    East Asian Studies; Hispanic Studies
    Jeremiah Trusty Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Torrence Smith

    University of Toledo (OH)
    Rikkyo University
    University Studies
    Robert Grondine Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Clarissa Spitzley

    University of Tennessee, Martin
    Hiroshima Jogakuin University
    Mass Media & Communication

  • William Tauber

    University of Cincinnati
    Nanzan University
    Psychology; Asian Studies
    Amway Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Christian Thomas

    Hendrix University (AK)
    Kwansei Gakuin University
    Philosophy; Physics
    Amway Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Orazio Thomas

    Gettysburg College
    Tokyo Temple
    Associated Kyoto Program
    Music; Mathematics

  • Matthew Trani

    Hofstra University (NY)
    Temple University, Japan Campus
    Music; Japanese
    ACCJ Bridging Scholar

  • Kenae Turner

    Elizabeth City State University (NC)
    Toyo University (CIS)
    Early Childhood Education

  • Ryann Watiker

    The Ohio State University
    Nanzan University
    Japanese
    Ira Wolf Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Vivien Watson

    California State University, Chico
    Kansai Gaidai University
    Multicultural & Gender Studies
    Amway Japan Bridging Scholar

  • Jyadon Williams

    Eastern Michigan University
    Kansai Gaidai University
    International Business; Computer Systems

  • Dontae Wilson

    Albion College (MI)
    Japan Center for Michigan Universities
    Psychology
    Jeremiah Trusty Memorial Bridging Scholar

  • Chad Wrege

    Western Michigan University
    Doshisha University
    Aerospace Engineering; Japanese