KCP Student Views, Part 3
2013 was a fun and memorable year for KCP students. They share with us their takeaways of the language and culture program, and on life as a study abroad student in Japan. In this third installment of a 3-part series, students give more valuable insights into the KCP program.
I’m a bargain shopper, so I looked at a lot of different study abroad options in Japan before selecting KCP. I was slightly worried because I literally could not find any bad comments about KCP anywhere online, and that made me suspicious . . . But the truth is, KCP is simply the best! I have no complaints at all. Michiko-san and Tanaka-san are sooo helpful. They even helped me and some friends reserve bus tickets and sleeping arrangements for Fuji-san! For anyone seriously interested in learning Japanese, KCP is fast-paced but really fun. I totally recommend it!
–Laura Hicks
I love that the school is in the heart of Tokyo and that all the classes are in Japanese. Since the classes are taught only in Japanese it pushes me to study more.
–Alice Hoglund
When I arrived at KCP, I was one of five or so American-speaking students in a classroom filled with Korean and Chinese students with whom I could not communicate at all. Getting to know those people through a shared language while I learned it alongside them was an incredibly satisfying experience.
–Joseph Comer
It’s definitely a very good school for learning Japanese. I’ve learned a ton–and that’s what I wanted to do. I would definitely recommend this school to any students wanting to learn Japanese.
–Miriam Karavias
If you’re considering KCP, just sign up. If you have to, save up for it. It was worth it. I continue to learn the language, I continue to make new friends, I continue to find new, unfamiliar, and exciting places; and all of this was possible because I made the decision to learn at KCP. I have met some really great people (friends as well as teachers) who have helped me grow as a person. I’m thankful for the time I’ve spent here. It really has gone by too fast, but I will forever remember the memories I’ve made here.
–Malia Romar
I thought being in a class full almost entirely of students that could not speak English was very helpful, as it forced me to communicate in Japanese in order to make friends. It also forced me to think in Japanese about all of the things I am learning, rather than translating them in my head from Japanese to English.
–Erin Longstreet
This program is very intense and will take up a lot of your time studying. This is for serious students only, but it is very effective for those who want to learn Japanese seriously and efficiently. It is definitely one of the greatest programs I know.
–Veena Aragam
Don’t do KCP if you’re not really enthusiastic about learning Japanese. KCP’s program is rigorous and demanding, but if you put forth the effort to study and really try to master the material, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish here. Coming to KCP was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I did things that I never thought I would do in a language that I had zero knowledge of. Everyone at KCP is willing to help you as long as you’re willing to help yourself and put your best foot forward every day. I would recommend KCP to anyone interested in learning Japanese. So sad to leave!
–Andrew Kustodowicz
For Parts 1 and 2 of this series, visit:
KCP Student Views, Part 1
KCP Stuent Views, Part 2
