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Students in the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia-Pacific Studies have a number of opportunities to study abroad, many of which are funded. In recent years, our students have taken part in field schools in Indonesia and Taiwan, and Internationalized Course Modules (ICMs) in Korea and Indonesia. We also encourage students to apply for the Dr. David Chu Scholarships to fund trips to Asia for semester exchange programs, summer abroad courses, language study, or independent field research. See the Asia Pacific Reader's blogs and the annual journal Passages to read about our students' experiences in Asia.
Extra-curricular Opportunities
Asia Pacific Reader - a unique online resource that fosters interdisciplinary academic exploration of contemporary Asia. It publishes essays, photo essays, blogs, and articles about the Asia Pacific, including the annual online journal Passages. Rather than just a website, the APR is built to be a community centre, growing from the experience and knowledge of the community as a whole. Set up to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and debate on issues facing contemporary Asia, APR seeks to deepen the academic exploration of issues and challenges facing Asia today. If you are interested in joining this student initiative by becoming an editor or a contributor, contact the current editors at info@asiapacificreader.org.
North Korea Research Group - a student organization dedicated to the study of North Korea, which takes a multi-disciplinary approach in the hopes of fostering comprehensive, in-depth awareness about the complexities of the Korean peninsula and surrounding region.
The NKRG aims to collect and make accessible information regarding the region and disseminate research materials which foster mature discussion and debate among academics, students, and the public.
Jobs, Careers and Internships
Every year, the Asian Institute hires a number of work-study students to help with office work and event organization. These positions are posted on the U of T Career Centre website each fall.
With language skills and area expertise, graduates of the Dr. David Chu Program are well-equipped for a number of exciting and lucrative careers with ample opportunities to travel. Possible career paths include: teaching, research, business, international trade, policy and research, journalism, international development, law, foreign service work, and non-governmental organizations. For a list of relevant job search websites, please visit the Asia Pacific Reader wiki.
The Dr. David Chu Program will soon offer annual internship placements in Canada and Asia, with spaces reserved exclusively for our students. Please check back soon for details.
- CJK Language Learning at U of T - Resources for students of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages.
- Vietnamese Language at U of T - Resources for studying Vietnamese.
- Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute - Intensive 8-week summer program for the study of Burmese, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Javanese, Khmer, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese languages, offered by the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- Tici: The Inter-Cultural Institute - Programs providing cultural immersion in Indonesia.
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