Summer Study and Homestay in Japan

  Japan

• All Other Areas: 
Fukuoka

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 7 - August 29, 2010 - Choose your dates!

Description: Fukuoka City, Japan
Fukuoka is a beautiful city on the island of Kyushu, in southern Japan. Enjoy the moderate climate, peaceful rivers, and colorful city life. It is a very modern city, and at the same time the home of some of the oldest festivals in the country.

The Classes
Your classes will be held at a nonprofit language school in the heart of Fukuoka. The class sizes are small (usually between 3 and 10 students), so you will have plenty of opportunities to participate. Your class mates will be international students from around the world. The program includes twenty hours of language
classes per week.

Cultural Activities
On three afternoons per week, join cultural activities and local excursions to dive deeper into the Japanese language and culture! For example, you may experience a traditional tea ceremony, learn how to make soba noodles, visit a graphic design school to see the evolution of a new manga, or try out Japanese martial arts. Excursions may lead you to a Shinto shrine, a museum, or the landmark Fukuoka tower. If you want, you can add more activities and excursions for an additional fee.

Accommodations
A homestay with a local family is the best way to immerse yourself in the daily life in Fukuoka. Host families come in all shapes and sizes, but what they all have in common is a strong interest in sharing their culture. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Highlights:
- small-group language classes
- exciting cultural activities and excursions
- homestay with a welcoming host family

Cost in US$: USD 1,820 for 2 weeks; additional weeks USD 620

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

Year Founded: 1981