Contact us for availability and program deadlines. Apply now
Japan: Culture+ Japanese Language
| Dates: |
July 8–
August 6, 2008 |
| Cost: |
$5975 |
| Application deadline: |
May 8, 2008 |
close
Japan Activities
| Day |
|
| July 8 |
Arrive at Nagoya Airport
Transfer to school
Dinner |
| July 9 |
Orientation (ICC)
Language placement test
City tour |
| July 10–11 |
Language classes
ICC classes
Free time |
| July 12 |
Visit famous pottery studio |
| July 13 |
ICC seminar |
| July 14–18 |
Language classes
ICC classes
Free time |
| July 19 |
Free day |
| July 20 |
ICC seminar and field trip |
| July 21–25 |
Language classes
ICC classes
Free time |
| July 26 |
Day tour could include sake factory, horai senmaida, etc. |
| July 27–30 |
Field activities – itinerary may include:
Sake brewery, horai senmaida, Toshogu Shrine, Nara, Muroji, Onodera,
Matsumoto Castle, World War II tunnel complex, Asama or Hirayu onsen,
Kamikoshi, Takayama, Kiso Valley |
| July 31 |
Return to Okazaki
Free time |
| August 1–3 |
Factory visits, Tokyo and Mount Fuji |
| August 4 |
Free day |
| August 5 |
Ise Grand Shrine, Mount Koya, Wakayama |
| August 6 |
Return to the United States |
*Dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change. Participants will receive final program itinerary 30 days prior to program start.
close
Housing
While based in Okazaki city you have the option to choose either a dormitory or homestay. Homestays allow for a deeper immersion into the local culture and provide invaluable contact with native Japanese speakers. Your host family will provide you with 2 meals each day. If you chose to stay in a dormitory, meals may not be included, but you will receive a meal stipend and there will be a kitchen facility available. During field excursions, hotel accommodations, Ryokan (Japanese traditional inn) and temple stays will be provided.
