100% Recommend

My name is Monica, and I was a part of the YIJ program in the Fall semester of 2018 (September-December). There are many great things about this program, such as the Host Family option, and Intensive Japanese language courses (with great teachers!). However, one thing that I really LOVED about this program was how organized and helpful the staff was! I 100% believe that this is one of the best programs out there!

Having had friends who have studied abroad in Japan with other programs, they had all struggled with figuring bank accounts, insurance, part-time jobs, finances, and phone services. From day one this program gave us very detailed instructions on how to open our bank accounts and figure out the insurance system. The program also has the option to have a Japanese college student to help you if you need it. Another thing was the phone plans, I had thought I would have had to figure this out myself, but the school actually brought in phone companies that gave us a DISCOUNTED rate because we were staying short term! Overall the program is really looking out for your best interest and because program coordinators are easily accessible at the school, any question or concern that you have will be addressed in a timely manner!