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I was amazed by how MUCH I learned during this summer-short term.

Alex from Summer Short 2019

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

I love the Yamanashi Trip, because we get to social with our summer-short term friends even better and also learn a lot about Japan.

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

The most productive aspect about this program is being in Japan, and forcing us to use Japanese almost all the time. I don’t thing there is anything least interesting, I was amazed by how MUCH I learned during this summer-short term.

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

I find pair work most helpful because we are not really scared of our classmates, so we tend to try and speak something new. And even if we don’t know how to say something, the other person might be able to help us or fix our mistakes.

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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.

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