KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo

Reviewed by emelcostudent on December 16, 2012.

KCP vastly exceeded my expectations on all levels. After taking the placement test, the teachers and staff spend a considerable amount of time talking with me to ensure that I would be placed in the appropriate level. The teachers were always very kind and patient both inside and outside the classroom. After class they would stay a few extra hours to help anyone with questions. Each teacher I had went out of his or her way to make sure that I und... Read more

Reviewed by MysteryManInABoxstudent on December 06, 2012.

Coming to KCP was the best choice I could have made for schools in Japan. The administration is very helpful, the teachers all care about the students and are always available to help, and the intensity of the classes helps you prepare to interact with Japanese people daily. Of course, you have to work hard. But, if you're willing to put in the effort, you will be rewarded with a life-changing experience. Read more

Reviewed by Daniel Ritchiestudent on July 20, 2012.

The support faculty is very friendly and helpful. Speak with them early and often, and don't be hesitant to approach them with problems. Read more

Reviewed by Alex Harrisstudent on July 20, 2012.

Tanaka-san and Michiko-san are awesome! Everyone else is really friendly too. If you ever have a question, go see them! Read more

Reviewed by Joyce Fanstudent on July 20, 2012.

The staff are wonderful—very approachable. They are genuinely interested in the students' well-being and in how they are adjusting to living in a new country. Read more

Reviewed by Annie Makstudent on July 20, 2012.

Honestly, this trip was awesome. I learned a lot about Japanese culture—not only from the trip itself but also from seeing how KCP staff organized it, and how Japanese people coordinate with each other. I could see that Japanese people value their heritage and those who are interested in it. Read more

Reviewed by Joey O'Brienstudent on July 20, 2012.

The most valuable part of living in Japan was experiencing another culture. I compare everything I do now to how I lived there; it was very different. I liked a lot of things about Japan—friendly people when I needed help, riding the train. I dread going back to driving again. The excellent trips were some of the best memories I have of Japan. The trip to Enoshima Island was the most eye-opening. I got to see a much deeper part of the cultur... Read more

Reviewed by Naomi Weeksstudent on July 20, 2012.

I had a lot of fun hanging out with the other KCP students, listening to music, and just watching the world go by at coffee shops and eateries. All this provided insight into Japanese daily life instead of a tourism-centered experience. Read more

Reviewed by Justin Hallstudent on July 20, 2012.

Hang out with your new foreign friends outside of class. Try to experience as much as you can of Japan; don’t worry too much about just studying, especially if you will only be here for a term or two. Read more

Reviewed by Mary Alaniastudent on July 20, 2012.

See the sites and use your newly learned Japanese. I would recommend traveling with your fellow classmates. That’s not only safer, but more fun. I've spent almost every weekend with my friends. Read more

Reviewed by Erika Trnkastudent on May 18, 2012.

Takatsu-sensei was by far the best kanji teacher: he draws all sorts of little pictures to help students remember the meanings of the kanji. His kanji practice method is highly effective for me. Takatsu- sensei's pictures illustrated many important grammar points. Read more

Reviewed by Bradley Pencestudent on May 18, 2012.

Kono-sensei is amazing! She is very animated and makes learning Japanese fun. She is very detailed in her explanations. Kagisawa sensei is especially helpful if I don't understand something. She is very fair and she truly cares about her students. Read more

Reviewed by emelcostudent on December 16, 2012.

KCP vastly exceeded my expectations on all levels. After taking the placement test, the teachers and staff spend a considerable amount of time talking with me to ensure that I would be placed in the appropriate level. The teachers were always very kind and patient both inside and outside the classroom. After class they would stay a few extra hours to help anyone with questions. Each teacher I had went out of his or her way to make sure that I und... Read more

Reviewed by Janet Hughenstudent on May 17, 2012.

Most productive was learning and using new grammar. When I didn't really understand very well, I was able to talk to Kato sensei and understand well. The culture class helped me think about the differences in Japanese culture from American culture and it was very helpful to learn about it in a class before finding out in some embarrassing way on my own. Read more

Reviewed by Stephanie Pengstudent on May 17, 2012.

Most interesting aspect is that students are from all over the world and we can only communicate in Japanese to understand each other. Living in Japan in itself is a great experience overall. Read more

Reviewed by Damien Reedstudent on May 17, 2012.

I enjoyed the events explaining holidays such as Sets bun because it gave such great detail. Also, the trip to Kamakura was amazing. Being in class was always my most productive and fun times. It was a great environment to learn. I was generally pleased with the living arrangements. I liked the quick commute to Shinjuku and the general area itself. Read more

Reviewed by Erika Trnkastudent on May 18, 2012.

Takatsu-sensei was by far the best kanji teacher: he draws all sorts of little pictures to help students remember the meanings of the kanji. His kanji practice method is highly effective for me. Takatsu- sensei's pictures illustrated many important grammar points. Read more

Reviewed by Sylvia Olsbystudent on July 06, 2012.

The Kamakura trip with the culture class was the most satisfying. I think it was very satisfying because in the culture class we were able to learn a lot about the different places we were going to visit, and then when we went to those places they seemed a lot more interesting because we understood their purpose and why they were important. Read more

Reviewed by peakblogstudent on July 16, 2012.

Takatsu-sensei was by far the best kanji teacher: he draws all sorts of little pictures to help students remember the meanings of the kanji. His kanji practice method is highly effective for me. Takatsu- sensei's pictures illustrated many important grammar points. Read more

Reviewed by Ashley Blazinastudent on July 18, 2012.

I loved all of my instructors. I highly recommend Katou-sensei (English support), Suzuki-sensei, Mori-sensei, and Toukai-sensei. Every other instructor I have approached has been helpful. Read more

Reviewed by Chester Ongstudent on July 18, 2012.

I was astounded by the quality of all my teachers here at KCP. Kikuchi-sensei is great at explaining things or acting out scenarios to make them understandable. Horikoshi-sensei is especially good at getting everybody involved and interested. Konno-sensei uses her good sense of humor to make learning and is especially skilled at drawing pictures for comprehension. The dorm was clean, food was excellent, and my dorm mates were very friendly.... Read more

Reviewed by Daryl Wingstudent on July 18, 2012.

Moronaga-sensei is simultaneously the most fun and most effective teacher I have ever had. Read more

Reviewed by Alexander Bricklerstudent on July 18, 2012.

Moronaga-sensei gets top accolades from me. In terms of helpfulness, approachability, concern for student welfare and participation, and overall effectiveness at classroom management, she was unequivocally the very best there was. The KCP teaching staff is phenomenal. Without question, this is THE best group of Japanese instructors I've yet come across in my years of grappling with the language. The staff go above and beyond to make our experi... Read more

Reviewed by emelcostudent on December 16, 2012.

KCP vastly exceeded my expectations on all levels. After taking the placement test, the teachers and staff spend a considerable amount of time talking with me to ensure that I would be placed in the appropriate level. The teachers were always very kind and patient both inside and outside the classroom. After class they would stay a few extra hours to help anyone with questions. Each teacher I had went out of his or her way to make sure that I und... Read more

Reviewed by MysteryManInABoxstudent on December 06, 2012.

Coming to KCP was the best choice I could have made for schools in Japan. The administration is very helpful, the teachers all care about the students and are always available to help, and the intensity of the classes helps you prepare to interact with Japanese people daily. Of course, you have to work hard. But, if you're willing to put in the effort, you will be rewarded with a life-changing experience. Read more

Reviewed by Daniel Ritchiestudent on July 20, 2012.

The support faculty is very friendly and helpful. Speak with them early and often, and don't be hesitant to approach them with problems. Read more

Reviewed by Alex Harrisstudent on July 20, 2012.

Tanaka-san and Michiko-san are awesome! Everyone else is really friendly too. If you ever have a question, go see them! Read more

Reviewed by Joyce Fanstudent on July 20, 2012.

The staff are wonderful—very approachable. They are genuinely interested in the students' well-being and in how they are adjusting to living in a new country. Read more

Reviewed by Annie Makstudent on July 20, 2012.

Honestly, this trip was awesome. I learned a lot about Japanese culture—not only from the trip itself but also from seeing how KCP staff organized it, and how Japanese people coordinate with each other. I could see that Japanese people value their heritage and those who are interested in it. Read more

Reviewed by Joey O'Brienstudent on July 20, 2012.

The most valuable part of living in Japan was experiencing another culture. I compare everything I do now to how I lived there; it was very different. I liked a lot of things about Japan—friendly people when I needed help, riding the train. I dread going back to driving again. The excellent trips were some of the best memories I have of Japan. The trip to Enoshima Island was the most eye-opening. I got to see a much deeper part of the cultur... Read more

Reviewed by Naomi Weeksstudent on July 20, 2012.

I had a lot of fun hanging out with the other KCP students, listening to music, and just watching the world go by at coffee shops and eateries. All this provided insight into Japanese daily life instead of a tourism-centered experience. Read more

Reviewed by Justin Hallstudent on July 20, 2012.

Hang out with your new foreign friends outside of class. Try to experience as much as you can of Japan; don’t worry too much about just studying, especially if you will only be here for a term or two. Read more

Reviewed by Mary Alaniastudent on July 20, 2012.

See the sites and use your newly learned Japanese. I would recommend traveling with your fellow classmates. That’s not only safer, but more fun. I've spent almost every weekend with my friends. Read more