Will my host family smoke?
If you cannot be around smoke, make sure to mention this on your Housing Options form (Apply Now), whether you choose homestay or dorm. Sometimes…
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I like to cook. Will I have kitchen access in a homestay/dorm?
There will of course be a kitchen in your homestay. If you’d like access to it (and your homestay family may enjoy that!), be sure…
What are the cost differences between homestay/dorm?
The cost of homestay is about $600 more, but homestay fee covers breakfast and dinner costs. If you choose a dorm with a meal plan,…
Am I able to have guests in a homestay/dorm situation?
If your dorm allows guests, you must tell the dorm manager in advance that they are coming. Overnight guests are not generally allowed. The same…
Will internet be available in my homestay/dorm?
Yes, most dorms do have internet access. Some host families have internet that they let students use.
How strictly is the curfew enforced?
In both dorm and homestay, the curfew is very strictly enforced. Dorms have curfews, and homestay families may impose a curfew. Living in Japan means…
Is there certain etiquette I should follow while in my homestay?
Yes. Japanese life is imbued with etiquette. Telephone In general, don’t use the family telephone. Phone calls are very expensive in Japan; each local call…
