The most productive aspects were definitely conversation practice, both with students and teachers.
Read moreTo me, it didn’t feel like we were wasting time with any of the activities we did in class, they were all useful.
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All content has been taken from actual evaluations that former students completed at the end of the program. We hope these reviews will help answer your question regarding our intensive Japanese language program, and that the KCP student comments are useful to you in making an informed decision about applying. Enjoy — KCP Review!
I really suggest getting out of your comfort zone and trying things like drama club, or going to a conversation cafe.
Read moreBe open to making friends from other countries! Before KCP I would have described myself as a “home-body” and an introvert, but when I really pushed myself, I became much more outgoing and I was always looking to do more in Japan.
I really enjoyed the regular classes, the conversation special studies, and the English support sessions
Read moreI really enjoyed talking to the staff and teachers that came with us on the Odawara and Kamakura trips.
Games were enjoyable and helped solidify certain aspects of the language.
Read moreLearning the language is only a part of understanding it. Being able to learn about the world the language came from really helps you understand it.
The most productive aspect is talking to the senseis.
Read moreThe moment you fall behind try to immediately catch up. It is too easy to let work pile up.
The best was studying Japanese and improving at fast rate thanks to the intensity of the program.
Read moreMy teachers were really supportive and I made some great friends while at KCP ! One of the best experiences of my life! I’m so happy with the time I had at KCP !
The brisk pace with which new material was introduced was perfect for me.
Read moreAnything that encouraged me to speak in Japanese, making my own sentences, was very helpful.
Work hard! This isn’t your average American study abroad program.
Read moreDrama club was a lot of fun. It provided a different way for me to face my fear of speaking Japanese with confidence
Be diligent. What you put in is what you'll get out of the program.
Read moreEven though it’s seriously intense, I really enjoyed my experience.
The most productive part is probably the conversation practice, it truly helped improve speaking skill.
Read moreMost interesting? Probably the pitch-accent work, I’ve never seen that before. It’s hard for me to say anything was unproductive or less than interesting. It was all fantastic.
