University of New Orleans

I've had an interest in Japan and its media for a while but never truly considered going there. When I heard of the program and the time was right, I took the dive. Visiting Kyoto was unlike anything that I'd experience at that point. The architecture, the hospitality, the food, all of it was so new to me that it was exciting just to exist in the city. With such a rich history all around, each field trip across the Kansai area was enticing and intriguing. The classes brought a captivating new pe...

First and foremost this abroad program was the best decision I have ever made. I had the opportunity to experience something that I never experienced before, the chance to get to know Japan's culture beyond anime, and to develop life long friendships. Through this program, I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of. I was one of the few that didn't take Japanese course during college and so, I did not know a lick of Japanese, but thankfully, the program made it easy for us to get aro...

Attending this program was not only the best choice I made that summer, but it was one of the best choices that I’ve made in life! This program offered courses that I could not take anywhere else, and the professors were truly amazing. Not only do they serve as professors in the classroom, but they also served as guides outside the classroom. However, one of the most fantastic aspects of this program is the opportunity to be paired with a Japanese student from Doshisha University. This is an exp...