How can you get the most out of your time at Wittenberg?

Student-run clubs: The East Asian Institute, East Asian Studies program and Business department organize and coordinate opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom.
Off-campus opportunities include work/study at local businesses, internships (both governmental and business), and conferences organized by the State of Ohio, U.S. Commercial Service, and Miami Valley International Trade Association.
Self-study and Reading List for International Business
Study abroad is the best way to experience the culture and language. Wittenberg has ties with Japanese and Chinese universities (Kansai Gaidai, Sophia, and Fudan Universities) for a semester or year exchange. Wittenberg also sponsors summer academic trips to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and The Silk Road.
Internships (both domestic internships and international internships) get students deeply involved in a real-world international business project. Paid or unpaid, they may be eligible for course credit. A limited number of internship stipends are available through current grant funding. With the support of Wittenberg's Career Center, the Institute advises students and coordinates internship placements.
Jobs after graduation. Yes, there is a life after Wittenberg, and you can use your Witt East Asian skills jobs overseas to learn even more in a first career. Check out the link for just some of the possibilities.

Student Run Clubs:

On-campus activities can include visiting speakers, mentoring, case studies, reading groups, and cultural events. The East Asian Studies Student Club brings shared learning and fun to the campus, the East Asian way.

Other Activitiies and Clubs

East Asian Studies Journal

East Asian Studies Student Club

Wittenberg Martial Arts Club

Wittenberg Anime Club

WittEntrepeneurs

WittInvest

East Asian Festival

A highlight of the year, the East Asian Festival takes place annually in early February and is organized by the East Asian Club and faculty.

Activities included games, poetry readings, dancing, dragons, music, and lots of good food!

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The East Asian Institute administers an limited award program, depending on funding, for Wittenberg students, to encourage students to explore careers related to East Asia and/or international business.

Students do NOT need to participate in the East Asian Business Fellow program to be eligible for an Institute award.

Awards are provided to students as a tuition credit for completing approved internships. Where internships are taken for credit in the summer, reimbursement for some tuition costs will be considered as an alternative or additional award, depending on funding.

Award Amounts
Award amounts are determined based on a variety of factors, following these general guidelines.

up to $1,000 for Springfield area approved internships.
up to $1,500 for Dayton/Columbus area approved internships
up to $2,000 for international approved internships

Eligibility

Interested in a career related to East Asia and/or international business
In good academic standing
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Full time degree seeking status

Award Priorities

Internships related to East Asia AND international business
Internships related to East Asia
Internships related to international business

Award Requirements

Approved awards are usually disbursed after the student successfully completes the internship experience and deliverables that are required by the Institute as a condition of receiving the award, that may include:

Powerpoint presentation or poster
Short article for the East Asian Institute website

Self Study and Reading List for International Business

Here are our recommended self study resources and reading list to learn more about exporting and international business. These self study resources are quality education resources that are very user friendly.

Self Study Resources

Reading List

A Basic Guide to Exporting published by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce International Trade Administration
Dictionary of International Trade, Handbook of the Global Trade Community by Edward G. Hinkelman
Short Course in International Trade by Edward G. Hinkelman, World Trade Press

Clubs and Internships

How can you get the most out of your time at Wittenberg?

East Asian Festival

Internship Stipends from East Asian Institute

Self Study and Reading List for International Business

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