Japanese Culture and Language Program at Keiwa College

Date: June 4 - June 30, 2012　（27 days）
Place: Keiwa College (Shibata-city, Niigata-prefecture, Japan)
Number of Students: Minimum of 8, Maximum of 15
Eligibility:
　1) A non-Japanese person who is strongly interested in Japanese culture and language.
　2) Aged 18 or older, preferably being a student. If not, please consult with us.
　3) No serious physical or mental health problems that may interfere with participating in the program.
　4) All levels of Japanese ability are accepted. It is desirable that you have a good command of English.
　5) Any experience living abroad or in Japan is accepted.
　6) Students of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Cost: 140,000 yen (includes room, tuition, field trips, texts, and other materials)
To Apply: Click on the link below to download a printable form. Type or print clearly your answers to each question in the form in English or in Japanese. Then E-mail, fax, or post it to Keiwa College.
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2012
Notification of Admission: It will be sent to you by April 20, 2012

1. Japanese culture and language classes, as well as field trips with bilingual speaker of Japanese and English. It is not necessary to be fluent in Japanese to get the most out of the entire program.
2. A location in a part of Japan away from the tourist track with clean air and pleasant, safe surroundings. Rural Niigata retains the traditional charm that has been lost in the major urban areas.
3. Active involvement in college campus life (clubs, sports, after-class activities, or "hanging out") at a small, friendly Japanese university. The program is designed to bring JCLP students into contact with Keiwa College students.
4. Housing in student apartments: Located within 5 minutes’ walk from Keiwa College. One room is usually shared by two participants.
5. Low number of participants (maximum 15) : all of the JCLP students can get to know each other and enjoy activities as a group.
6. Weekend homestay with a Japanese family. There is no better way to deepen the experience of living in Japan.
7. Professional staff: study with a trained Japanese language teacher and enjoy presentations made by college professors and others with expertise in their fields.
8. LAN internet access (wireless OK) and e-mail: access your internet mailbox from Keiwa College and keep in touch with family and friends. Of course, it's free of charge.
9. Reasonable fees (please compare). The total cost of 140,000 yen comes to a little more than 5,000 yen a day, including room, tuition, housing, field trips, meals during field trips, texts, and other materials.