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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Enthusiastic and Very Satisfied with the Program.

  Reviewed by Janet Hughen 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.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Living In Japan In Itself Is A Great Experience

  Reviewed by Stephanie Peng 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.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Enthusiastic!

  Reviewed by Damien Reed 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.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo It was the best value...

  Reviewed by Daniel Clausen on May 17, 2012 .

  The classes were very helpful, especially the group discussions and conversation work we did in class. I greatly appreciated the private help I also received from each of my teachers.

• A-

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I really like KCP a lot!

  Reviewed by Max Luddecke on May 17, 2012 .

  Located in Tokyo; Also the price was reasonable. It focuses solely on language learning which is all I want.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo KCP Review on Teachers

  Reviewed by Bradley Pence 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.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo We understood their purpose and why they were important.

  Reviewed by Sylvia Olsby 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.
  

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo It's definitely an intensive program.

  Reviewed by Jessica Dales on July 06, 2012 .

  It's definitely an intensive program, and you have to be willing to work hard to keep up with the class. It is a program for students who seriously want to put a lot of effort into learning Japanese, but also remember to have fun while you are here as time flies by really fast.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo KCP is a wonderful program

  Reviewed by Valerie Taylor on July 06, 2012 .

  KCP is a wonderful program for those looking to 1) see their Japanese abilities exponentially grow and 2) to experience the culture hands-on. It's also a program for those who don't simply seek to party either. The program's rigorous and demands attention to your school work, health, and managing time in between. Basically, you live, eat, and breathe a Japanese lifestyle. It's great.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I can learn to at least understand new grammar points on my own

  Reviewed by Amanda Haley on July 06, 2012 .

  Writing example sentences and seeing the corrections on them and on tests was the most helpful to me. I can learn to at least understand new grammar points on my own, but I can't spot my own mistakes.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Moronaga-sensei has an incredible ability to make class time interesting

  Reviewed by Dede Tete- Rosenthal on July 16, 2012 .

  
  Moronaga-sensei has an incredible ability to make class time interesting, even when she packs in a lot of work. She's excellent at explaining the finer details of grammar (such as tame and you ni).

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Komae-sensei is sweeter than sugar!

  Reviewed by peakblog 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.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Kono-sensei is amazing!

  Reviewed by Bradley Pence on July 16, 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.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Kato-sensei is very helpful

  Reviewed by Katharine Samson on July 16, 2012 .

  Kato-sensei is very helpful when the class or textbooks are not quite as clear as one might want.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Moronaga-sensei is strict but has a sharp wit.

  Reviewed by Nicholas Pandza on July 16, 2012 .

  Moronaga-sensei is strict but has a sharp wit. Her classes are always fun and comfortable. Ujike-sensei is very cheerful—her English support sessions were always very relaxed and time passed quickly. It's impossible not to have a smile around Ujike-sensei: she has been called "The genkiest (highest energy) teacher ever to genki."

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I liked all my teachers, but I most highly recommend Takatsu-sensei.

  Reviewed by Julie Bandeau on July 16, 2012 .

  I liked all my teachers, but I most highly recommend Takatsu-sensei. He always had really good tricks for remembering kanji, and I always appreciated his explanations.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo were especially great

  Reviewed by Denton Clark on July 16, 2012 .

  Ujike-sensei, Moronaga-sensei, Suzuki-sensei, and Katayama-sensei were especially great.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Nikaidou-sensei is really great

  Reviewed by Cybelle Smith on July 18, 2012 .

  Nikaidou-sensei is really great—he has a lot of life experience and this makes class interesting and fun.
  
  Be prepared to study a bunch, but studying gets easier with practice. I used the long train ride to school to study kanji. Writing them in my head (without moving my hand) was a great way to learn—it really made me see the characters.
  
  Utami-san really helped me out when she accompanied me to a nearby clinic. Tanaka-san is also very helpful and professional.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Don't hesitate to sign up for KCP.

  Reviewed by Michael Mazack on July 18, 2012 .

  I recommend Suziki-sensei because she has a good sense of humor, is understanding, and is easy to get along with.
  
  Don't hesitate to sign up for KCP. You'll have many good experiences, and it's well worth your money.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I was very pleased with the arrangements.

  Reviewed by Sumiko Chamber on July 18, 2012 .

  Kagesawa-sensei was especially good at getting students active and involved in class.
  
  I was very pleased with the arrangements. I really liked having my own kitchen, bathroom, and fridge.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I single out Kamisaka-sensei...

  Reviewed by Lester Martin on July 18, 2012 .

  I single out Kamisaka-sensei because, honestly, she is the best teacher I've ever had. She works
  really well with struggling students and devotes her time to help us. She is very patient, caring, and
  approachable, not to mention fun to be around. She is a sweetheart.
  
  The study notebook was especially helpful for test preparation—it focused in on the important points in each lesson.
  
  Group presentations are fun and beneficial: we get to act out real scenarios.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Saito-sensei and Kamisaka-sensei were both spectacular teachers

  Reviewed by Nathan Walker on July 18, 2012 .

  Saito-sensei and Kamisaka-sensei were both spectacular teachers, with a real knack for connecting with us and presenting material clearly (even in the beginning, when I barely understood a word of Japanese).

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I loved all of my instructors.

  Reviewed by Ashley Blazina 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.

• A-

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Kato-sensei's English support class is a most helpful resource for U.S. students

  Reviewed by Minh Chu on July 18, 2012 .

  Kato-sensei's English support class is a most helpful resource for U.S. students: she explains the material so well, and she's amazingly patient.
  
  Make the most out of your time. Budgeting leisure time with studying time is difficult but very manageable. Just make sure to plan things out ahead of time.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Spend your free time with Japanese people!

  Reviewed by Daniel Lambert on July 18, 2012 .

  Sumi-sensei is wonderful. She seems harsh at first, but as you get to know her you'll realize how sweet she really is. She's also incredibly intelligent.
  
  Spend your free time with Japanese people! Make Japanese friends in Tokyo and hang out with them. They'll know what's fun.
  
  

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo My expectations were vastly exceeded.

  Reviewed by Ryan Easterling on July 18, 2012 .

  Kamisaki-sensei was one of my teachers during the week-long preparation/review period, but even then she always made class interesting.
  
  Konno-sensei was my Wednesday teacher. I enjoyed every class, thanks to the way she brought her great sense of humor to us and let us have fun with the Japanese we were practicing.
  
  The pair work was most helpful, because it gave us an opportunity to practice our new grammar structures in a smaller environment.
  
  I expected to improve my Japanese communication skills in an immersive environment. My expectations were vastly exceeded. I learned far more than I could have imagined learning in any other setting.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Moronaga-sensei always encouraged me to push myself harder...

  Reviewed by Travis McTighe on July 18, 2012 .

  Moronaga-sensei always encouraged me to push myself harder, was always extremely helpful with any questions, and always made class enjoyable.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I highly recommend Mamiya-sensei.

  Reviewed by Matthew Wujek on July 18, 2012 .

  I highly recommend Mamiya-sensei. In a class that could be tedious, she was incredibly entertaining and engaging.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Konno-sensei is lively, pleasant, gets everyone involved...

  Reviewed by Allison Gower on July 18, 2012 .

  Konno-sensei is lively, pleasant, gets everyone involved, and often deviates from the textbook with real-life scenarios that we discuss in class. Her method of teaching kanji helped me most to remember what we learned.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo always came prepared...

  Reviewed by Benjamin Weber on July 18, 2012 .

  Both Kawamura-sensei and Anraku-sensei always came prepared and kept me motivated in class.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I was astounded by the quality of all my teachers here at KCP.

  Reviewed by Chester Ong 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. The dorm was a great way to practice speaking Japanese with native speakers, since most of the other people living there were college students.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Yamada-sensei is easy to talk to

  Reviewed by Alana Hall on July 18, 2012 .

  Yamada-sensei is easy to talk to—great at giving examples and alternate ways of explaining things.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Tanaka-san and Utami-san do a great job!

  Reviewed by Bianca Granato on July 18, 2012 .

  Takahashi-sensei is very kibishii, which means she will point out even small mistakes that most teachers ignore. So we end up learning proper Japanese.
  
  Tanaka-san and Utami-san do a great job! They are very approachable and go out of their way to help students.

• A-

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Watanebe-sensei was very helpful

  Reviewed by Cameron Hempstead on July 18, 2012 .

  Watanebe-sensei was very helpful and kept me interested in class.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Moronaga-sensei is so invested

  Reviewed by Sarah Christofersen on July 18, 2012 .

  Moronaga-sensei is so invested in her students.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo both enjoyable and helpful

  Reviewed by Timothy Gagnon on July 18, 2012 .

  Suzuki-sensei spoke so clearly and was very easy to understand. She was also very good at controlling the class and getting wild students to shut up.
  
  I found the pre-class English support sessions both enjoyable and helpful. I liked learning with a small group, and the games we played (like holding cards above people's heads) were both fun and great practice.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo the most fun and most effective teacher I have ever had

  Reviewed by Daryl Wing on July 18, 2012 .

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

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I grasped points about Japanese culture that I didn't understand before coming to KCP.

  Reviewed by Jessica Funtanilla on July 18, 2012 .

  The three instructors I had, Tozawa-sensei, Suzuki-sensei, and Sugimoto-sensei, were all
  excellent. They were able to engage the whole class in each session, creative in explaining material, and patient when we needed time to fully understand.
  
  I never learned Japanese in the direct method in America; KCP’s method of teaching required us to
  think in Japanese constantly, which is extremely important here. Because I had to speak Japanese
  every day to get around, thinking quickly in Japanese was imperative. The direct method was a great help.
  
  I enjoyed hearing experts explain cultural topics and share their knowledge, in addition to the excursions. The excursions were valuable—but hearing the culture analyzed by experts was also
  important to me. I grasped points about Japanese culture that I didn't understand before coming to
  KCP.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Moronaga-sensei gets top accolades from me.

  Reviewed by Alexander Brickler 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 experience smooth. My experience with KCP from start to finish has been nothing short of fantastic.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo very animated and quick-witted

  Reviewed by Owen Cooper on July 18, 2012 .

  Imai-sensei is by far the most interesting and entertaining of my instructors—very animated and quick-witted, while still accomplishing goals very efficiently

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Saitou-sensei is an amazing teacher.

  Reviewed by Valerie Taylor on July 18, 2012 .

  Saitou-sensei is an amazing teacher. Not only is he extremely open with the students, but he brings a wonderful energy to the classroom. He makes us comfortable and compliments us when we improve. Every class I had with Saitou-sensei was, frankly, awesome.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The best teacher I've ever had.

  Reviewed by Steven Z. Edwards on July 19, 2012 .

  Takahashi-sensei could quite possibly be the best teacher I've ever had.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo KCP’s are some of the finest.

  Reviewed by David Bracewell on July 19, 2012 .

  The backbone of any school is its teachers, and KCP’s are some of the finest. They go out of
  their way to see that we truly understand. They are always available to give help and answer questions. They arrive at school early and stay late.

• A-

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The teachers are extremely organized, knowledgeable, and dedicated people...

  Reviewed by Brandi Potts on July 19, 2012 .

  The teachers are extremely organized, knowledgeable, and dedicated people who are always available for questions. I appreciated knowing that my learning was truly important to the teachers.
  
  There is no better place to study Japanese than where you are immersed in it, day and night; so, where better than in Japan’s capital? KCP’s classes are in Japanese, because most of its students come from non-English speaking countries like South Korea and China. Tests, textbooks, grammatical explanations, and even school announcements are in Japanese. I am very happy with my progress, and I recommend KCP to anyone serious about reaching a higher level of proficiency in Japanese.
  
  I stayed with a Japanese host family, so I was able to develop my conversational skills both at school and at home. The family spoke almost nothing but Japanese to me and helped me with any impromptu questions in a very friendly, informative way.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Pair work was helpful

  Reviewed by Lenamarie Rodgers on July 19, 2012 .

  Pair work was helpful in speaking and figuring out conjugations.
  
  The pre-departure packet was thorough. I used it to make sure that I had taken care of everything beforehand without worrying that I had missed a form or forgot a piece of information.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo truly made me use the language

  Reviewed by Kaylyn Dicksion on July 19, 2012 .

  Being forced to use Japanese only with no English to help me along truly made me use the language in a way that two years of studying Japanese in college back home didn't.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo all contribute to a great learning and living environment

  Reviewed by Benjamin Pachter on July 19, 2012 .

  The opportunities KCP offered beyond the class experience, like school trips, interaction with people from other countries (in Japanese!), and living in Tokyo, all contribute to a great learning and living environment.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The English support at school was great.

  Reviewed by Joseph Bandy on July 19, 2012 .

  Being taught entirely in Japanese and having non- English-speaking classmates really helped me develop my Japanese beyond simply grammar, vocabulary, and kanji.
  
  The English support at school was great. I talked to the support staff almost every day; they're very friendly.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo They made everything a million times easier.

  Reviewed by Brielle Graham on July 19, 2012 .

  I especially appreciated the support staff when I was sick. They made everything a million times easier.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Making Japanese friends is the key to enjoying yourself.

  Reviewed by Sam Piehl on July 19, 2012 .

  The office staff were incredible. Tanaka-san and Michiko-san were very involved with the American students, following up on any problems. They escorted me to doctors (more than once) and helped me get my medication. Without their kindness, I would've been in a lot of trouble.
  
  Making Japanese friends is the key to enjoying yourself. Japan is such an easy country to travel in that it would be very unfortunate to spend all your time in one location.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The staff are wonderful

  Reviewed by Joyce Fan on July 19, 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.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I recommend KCP to those who are serious

  Reviewed by Amanda Wang on July 19, 2012 .

  The opportunity to apply my knowledge outside of class right away every day is something I will truly miss and won't be able to experience often when I return to America.
  
  I recommend KCP to those who are serious: willing to learn and apply Japanese every day! It gets frustrating at times but everyone at KCP makes sure you are heading straight toward your goals. It's worth all the time and money spent! The pair work is very useful for improving conversational skills; in the hatsuon (pronunciation)
  drill practices, we learned how to correct ways of saying words and phrases.
  
  The living arrangement was very convenient. I liked having everything in my own room. The ryo (dorm) was within walking distance of the station.
  
  Utami-san and Tanaka-san are very helpful and always check up on us to make sure we are on task! I'm very grateful that there are English support services to help us with or questions and problems.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The support staff were awesome!

  Reviewed by Tavainya Smith on July 19, 2012 .

  This program is intensive! Do not expect to spend your semester partying and having fun because you are in a foreign country. Be prepared to study. I found the grammatical notes to be helpful reviews of the lessons, and the English translations were well done.
  
  The support staff were awesome! I got a lot of help from my student coordinators. They were always there when I needed them, and that's great.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Most helpful were the English support sessions.

  Reviewed by Patrick McInerney on July 19, 2012 .

  Most helpful were the English support sessions. Speaking with patient feedback on what I am doing wrong or what doesn’t make sense was helpful to me.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The English support sessions outside class were extremely productive.

  Reviewed by Nathaniel Downes on July 19, 2012 .

  The English support sessions outside class were extremely productive. Before I came here, I hardly knew all the hiragana and katakana. By the end of the first week, I had mastered them, increased my vocabulary tenfold, and increased in my reading
  and writing skills dramatically.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo a wonderful experience that I will always remember

  Reviewed by Daniel Huber on July 19, 2012 .

  The most interesting, productive aspect of this program was interacting with the culture and people. I loved walking the streets and trying out the new Japanese I had learned that day—a wonderful experience that I will always remember.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I really enjoyed

  Reviewed by Amanda Le on July 19, 2012 .

  I really enjoyed the speech contest. It brought all the classes together in a vital way.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo shaped my life

  Reviewed by Tyler Fry on July 19, 2012 .

  The connections I made—professionally with experts in my field, personally in my many new friends, and creatively with many brilliant artists and inspiring mentors—have shaped my life.
  
  The student office for U.S. students was wonderfully helpful, both with school affairs and in helping to arrange activities and connections unrelated to KCP. I truly appreciated this help.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo gave me the confidence

  Reviewed by Matthew Green on July 19, 2012 .

  Drill practice in front of the entire class gave me the confidence to speak Japanese all the time.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo KCP is the place to be.

  Reviewed by Corinne Joo Coffey on July 19, 2012 .

  If you are willing to dedicate yourself to learning Japanese, KCP is the place to be. The courses are very intense; the teachers really push you
  to do your best. KCP focuses on all aspects of language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening, plus the social context. Plan for lots of practice outside of class!
  
  The most valuable aspect of the program was bringing the class together as a group. Instead of just studying on our own during class, we interacted very frequently with each other. Sitting in a semi-circle really helped that.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo KCP has excellent support for students

  Reviewed by Rachel Lanahan on July 19, 2012 .

  Suzuki-sensei’s kind patience helped bring my stress down; I did better when she was teaching. Other teachers saw me struggle and hovered around me, trying to be helpful, but it stressed me more. Suzuki-sensei knew how to offer me help at the right times without hovering.
  
  Having classmates from all over the world and using Japanese as our common language was very enriching.
  
  I studied on my own from a book before I got to KCP, so I learned grammar rules and how to write, but when I was immersed in the language in and out of class, my language fluency exploded.
  
  KCP has excellent support for students—the fun and extremely helpful English-speaking staff members as well as a kind, knowledgeable English support teacher. The Japanese teachers made themselves available to help students both after class and in the offices.

• A-

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I learned more than just school-Japanese

  Reviewed by Renee Disney on July 19, 2012 .

  I learned more than just school-Japanese, but also Japanese for daily life.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo greatly improved my understanding and listening skills

  Reviewed by Nancy Castro on July 19, 2012 .

  Being in a classroom where only Japanese is spoken has greatly improved my understanding and listening skills.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Just living here has been valuable.

  Reviewed by Andrew Prowse on July 19, 2012 .

  Just living here has been valuable. Living like a normal person, taking garbage out like a normal person, commuting, bathing, living like most Japanese people has been incredibly valuable both to my interests and to my perspective on the world.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I now have a great opinion of my ability to live and work in Japan.

  Reviewed by Ying Xue Chen on July 19, 2012 .

  The lectures on the Japanese way of communication were most helpful in helping me understand the culture as a whole. As a result, I now have a great opinion of my ability to live and work in Japan.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo KCP clearly provides an intensive route to studying Japanese

  Reviewed by Brian Walker on July 19, 2012 .

  I found pair work and drill practice the most helpful. Pair work allows students to be creative; drill practice is all about memorizing the conjugations or grammatical forms in question.
  
  With 15 classroom hours a week, new kanji and grammar daily, and entire chapters completed in the blink of an eye, KCP clearly provides an intensive route to studying Japanese. I needed serious determination; at times, I questioned whether I could master this difficult language. Ultimately, all this was needed to develop enthusiasm for the Japanese language—and to make me stronger.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The teachers and staff did their best to help us

  Reviewed by Ian Melton on July 19, 2012 .

  I came knowing almost nothing of the written language. In two weeks I learned hiragana and got a better grasp on katakana. The teachers and staff did their best to help us; they gave extra help to people like me who were slow to learn. One-on-one attention and class activities helped me begin communicating. That’s when the fun began.

• A

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Come with an open mind and accept the challenges that come your way.

  Reviewed by Loribeth Gregory on July 19, 2012 .

  Don’t expect your experience back in the States to translate immediately into an ability to function in Japanese society or guarantee placement into a high level at KCP. The KCP program emphasizes many important cultural usages of the language not taught in the American curriculum. Come with an open mind and accept the challenges that come your way.
  
  Don't try to do everything. There are myriad things to see and do in Tokyo, let alone Japan, and trying to do too much can cause unnecessary stress. Relax, enjoy the everyday, and allow yourself to experience the smaller details of Japanese life.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo After being immersed in the language, culture, and life of Japan, I was hooked!

  Reviewed by Catalina Tiamson on July 20, 2012 .

  After being immersed in the language, culture, and life of Japan, I was hooked! I am now a double major in Japanese and American Ethnic Studies. After graduation, I will teach English in Japan while I complete a masters degree in education.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo there’s no place better than KCP

  Reviewed by David Dial on July 20, 2012 .

  If your goal is to become better at Japanese, and not just to mess around in Japan, there’s no place better than KCP. Through hard work you can get better at Japanese, understand more about Japan, and in the long run experience Japan profoundly.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Studying at KCP was the best experience of my life!

  Reviewed by James Hwang on July 20, 2012 .

  Studying at KCP was the best experience of my life! All of the staff at KCP should be proud of this study abroad program. Thank you.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo you will be speaking Japanese faster than you thought possible

  Reviewed by Ryan Conner on July 20, 2012 .

  If you put your best into this intensive program, you will be speaking Japanese faster than you thought possible.

• A+

  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The KCP program was terrific!

  Reviewed by Phillip Buschang on July 20, 2012 .

  The KCP program was terrific! When I first arrived I really couldn’t speak Japanese, but with all the support from KCP (especially Tanaka-san and Nakajima-san), I felt comfortable. They did everything possible to help us; everyone genuinely cared. I recommend KCP to anyone, whether absolute beginner or almost fluent, who is considering studying language in Japan.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I was very pleased with the general living arrangements

  Reviewed by Penn Pantumsinchai on July 20, 2012 .

  I was very pleased with the general living arrangements, particularly because my dorm was in the center of Tokyo and I had the most wonderful dorm manager—someone I wish could be a KCP teacher.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I was really pleased with the living arrangement.

  Reviewed by Trisna Gozali on July 20, 2012 .

  I was really pleased with the living arrangement. The place was very clean, and my kind manager helped out in all different ways.
  
  I traveled throughout most of mainland Japan during long holiday breaks. It was really good and informative for me. It can get expensive, so plan your trip carefully.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I really liked living in Yokohama!

  Reviewed by Alexander Harris on July 20, 2012 .

  I really liked living in Yokohama! It was a really great dorm and the staff were so nice! The other people who lived me with were really nice as well. We always got to use our Japanese, and the other residents helped a lot with our Japanese.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I really liked the interaction

  Reviewed by Evan Mitchell on July 20, 2012 .

  I really liked the interaction I have had with the other students in the dorm. I had no problems at all.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Ikebukuro is a good location and the dorm is very nice.

  Reviewed by Anna Coffey on July 20, 2012 .

  Ikebukuro is a good location and the dorm is very nice. I appreciated my own bathroom and cooking area. Plus, having 7-Eleven so close was very convenient.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Hiyoshi student house was amazing

  Reviewed by Jarrad Jinks on July 20, 2012 .

  Hiyoshi student house was amazing because I was living with 800 Japanese students.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I stayed with an absolutely wonderful family

  Reviewed by Kevin Egan on July 20, 2012 .

  I cannot emphasize enough the benefits of staying with a host family. I stayed with an absolutely wonderful family, and even now, a year later, I have kept in contact with them via letters and presents to the children.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The homestay experience is a great way to see Japanese daily life

  Reviewed by Scott Cook on July 20, 2012 .

  The homestay experience is a great way to see Japanese daily life and to become a part of it. I had to give up some independence and take part in my family (including curfews, chores, etc.), but was completely worth it. For using my language, it was great.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Very well organized

  Reviewed by Nicholas Park on July 20, 2012 .

  The orientation helped me understand what level of Japanese was right for me. Very well organized; staff people greeted us warmly, setting us up to enjoy our time at KCP.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo See the sites and use your newly learned Japanese.

  Reviewed by Mary Alania 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Try to experience as much as you can of Japan

  Reviewed by Justin Hall 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo I had a lot of fun hanging out with the other KCP students

  Reviewed by Naomi Weeks 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The most valuable part of living in Japan was experiencing another culture.

  Reviewed by Joey O'Brien 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 culture there.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Honestly, this trip was awesome.

  Reviewed by Annie Mak 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The staff are wonderful—very approachable.

  Reviewed by Joyce Fan 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Tanaka-san and Michiko-san are awesome!

  Reviewed by Alex Harris 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!

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo The support faculty is very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Daniel Ritchie 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Your key to Japan

  Reviewed by MysteryManInABox 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.

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  KCP - Language and Cultural Immersion in Tokyo Fantastic Experience

  Reviewed by emelco 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 understood what was being taught in class.
  
  KCP also offers extra support for English speakers, so, even if one might find instruction taught in class difficult, extra help is always available.
  
  The English support staff is awesome as well. They always hung around after class to chat with the students and make sure everything was going okay both at school and at homestay or the dorm.
  
  Overall, I found KCP to be a fantastic experience!!