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Classes are held exclusively in Japanese.

Giselle from Summer Short 2019

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

The calligraphy and tea ceremony activities were the most satisfying because I got experience different forms of Japanese culture.

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

I found drill practice and homework the most helpful.

Anything you especially liked in the living arrangements? Any problems you experienced?

The homestay gave me a lot of Japanese listening and speaking practice.

Any comments or tips for prospective/new KCP students?

KCP is an intensive program but it really improves your Japanese ability, so be sure to study and take advantage of the great teachers.

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I’d say that the two weeks we got as Summer Short Term students before starting the actual Summer Term with the international students helped a lot. It prepared me for the intensity and structure of the program. I’d say the structure of the program and every day classes were very helpful in advancing my Japanese skills. Switching from some review and practice with my peers, to dictation, to kanji, etc, was engaging. I just think the intensity and structure of the program was ideal, at least for me.

—Haylee