'The Department of East Asian Studies'

By Danielle Alio and Amaris Hardy, Office of Communications on Nov. 3, 2014, noon
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Princeton's Department of East Asian Studies immerses students in the languages, cultures and history of China, Japan and Korea. Students who major or complete a certificate in East Asian studies develop a skill set that prepares them for a variety of careers.

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