KCP Student Views 2013, Part 2
2013 was a fun and memorable year for KCP students. They share with us their takeaways of the language and culture program, and of life as a study abroad student in Japan. In this second installment of a 3-part series, students give valuable insights into the KCP program.
The culture class for the U.S. program was wonderful. It gave me an opportunity to visit many interesting sites that I may not have visited on my own otherwise. Mr. Tanaka and Ryuhei were excellent tour guides. My favorite was the overnight trip to Kamakura; it provided a much-needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
–Erin Longstreet
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 facets. 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 and 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
If you are considering the program, I would definitely encourage you to attend KCP. I made so many friends and noticeably improved all areas of my Japanese studies, because of KCP’s amazing teachers. Thanks to the administrative staff, I felt safe knowing that I could ask them for help with any problems I had in any aspect of my life in Japan.
–Jemeene Marson
The workload is intense and requires you to be on top of your studies all the time, so if you only want to have fun, this is not the program for you. However, if you can balance studiousness with some fun on the weekends or after school, then you will have the time of your life. KCP pushes you, but it also offers the best support system (either English support, or talking to your teacher) of any language school I have ever seen. The direct method really encourages you to think in Japanese, rather than try to translate everything back to your native language.
–Jennifer Wu
For Part 1 of this series, visit KCP Student Views, Part 1.
