“I spontaneously moved to Ohio to immerse myself in Japanese language and literature at OSU. I am now equipped with the sociolinguistic skills needed to successfully navigate Japanese society. The staff and faculty of DEALL and EASC are world-class and I miss them dearly.’
-Mitchell Clark, class of 2024, specialization in Japanese history
My time at OSU in the MA program is the main reason I am able to work as a freelancer now. Without it, I would not have the community and network the program helped me build alongside the area studies and language knowledge that has been vital in starting my freelance journey.
-Danielle Rymers, class of 2021, specialization in Japanese linguistics
“I learned a great deal in OSU’s East Asian Studies MA program! The professors challenged me with high standards, and I feel pride in work I completed at OSU. I greatly appreciated the flexibility of the interdisciplinary program, which enabled me to pursue my interests in history and economics while learning the Japanese language and focusing my study on Japan. The skills I learned in the program helped prepare me for my current job in government.”
-Michael Frazer, class of 2023, specialization in Japanese economics
“Being a part of OSU’s EAS MA program was a life-changing experience. Not only did I learn important cultural lessons from world-class professors, but learning Mandarin has, and continues to be, a major skill that has helped me grow in my career opportunities.”
-Kateria Rodriguez, class of 2022, specialization in Chinese history
“The interdisciplinary nature of the program let me tailor my classes to gain a specific area of expertise. My thesis research, supported by the diverse choices in advisors, was one of the driving forces behind me getting my current job.”
-Justine Franklin, class of 2022, specialization in Chinese economics
“The MA program prepared me with the language skills necessary to conduct advanced research in Korean art history. I also developed research skills and critical thinking, which are required more broadly to be successful.”
-Logan Ward, class of 2021, specialization in Korean art history
“My time at OSU in the MA program is the main reason I am able to work as a freelancer now. Without it, I would not have the community and network the program helped me build alongside the area studies and language knowledge that has been vital in starting my freelance journey.”
-Danielle Rymers, class of 2021, specialization in Japanese linguistics