Reviews

Small group activities and making conversations were useful because we were forced to speak our own Japanese sentences, rather than just reading from the textbook.

Kamakura trip [was the most satisfying] for the excellent experience to practice authentic Japanese conversation with Tanaka San and the others. And undokai because it gave a chance for our class to come together.

In my first semester last summer, there was a session with a Japanese psychologist that was extremely interesting. It very much helped me understand several norms of behaviour in Japan that were confusing me, and help me better understand what expectations would be place on me while living in Japan.

Having the program spoken in only Japanese was a huge help but having the English support sessions were also very helpful to mot just me but everyone who went.

The US program field trips were the most productive and interesting aspects. They were so much fun and interesting and I learned a lot.

Japanese Psychology and Religion were very interesting topics and gave me a new perspective to the Japanese everyday life and social relationships.

All activities were very helpful, but especially pair work.

Please research how to do daily activities in Japan such as laundry etc. Furthermore depending on where you live you may want to look at google maps and see whats in the area beforehand so you can get an idea of where you want to go or shop.

The amount of studying required is intense and you will need to study very hard. You will also need to make an effort to get out and see Japan because there is always more to be studying it can be hard to make time to see Japan but it’s part of the experience.

For me, the best part of the program is simply the quality of study.