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The course is really intensive and requires a lot of your time and effort to make the most of it. You’ll get the most out of it by putting the most into it.

Jacobo from Fall 2018

Which events or activities did you find the most satisfying and why?

The school trip was really well run, went to great places and was a good look at life outside tokyo

What were the most productive and interesting aspects of the program for you? The least interesting and productive?

Conversation practice, being in a class that was 100% Japanese with many Asian students. Least interesting was sometimes spending half the class just correcting homework. Felt like a waste of time. Some teachers were not as engaging as others and a bit overly strict.

What activities or materials did you find most helpful (e.g., pair work, drill practice, tests, small group sessions, textbooks, games)?

Pair work / games. Anything that involves needing to speak and use the new grammar points felt useful and the more time speaking made me feel more comfortable with the language.

Any further thoughts or tips for those considering the program or new KCP students?

The course is really intensive and requires a lot of your time and effort to make the most of it. You’ll get the most out of it by putting the most into it. Talk to your classmates, make friends and do your best to use as much Japanese as you can and you’ll learn a lot quicker than you’d think.

Any other comments or suggestions?

It would be nice to be more open and available to students who feel like they’re struggling, to come and talk to counsellors or teachers. Also in the orientation a lot of warnings are given about places but perhaps there should also be advice given for mental health support networks and even sexual health networks in case students need these.

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Because I am a huge fan of research and spreadsheets, I created an excel worksheet comparing numerous Japanese study abroad programs by cost, housing, length of study, and many other comparison points. Overall, KCP came out superior based on the amount of things that you get for the price. After completing the program, I can say choosing KCP was a perfect decision. KCP is a real school — professional teachers, strict grading systems, textbooks – the whole package. KCP proved to be much more than I expected – the classes are tough, but it taught me how to work harder, build a work ethic, and I am coming out with many rich experiences thanks to KCP. This school truly prepares you for higher levels and entrance into Japanese colleges.

—Rachel Burch