Everything- the people at Keio were fun and knew how to balance work and free time, and I made some really good friends during my time there. The students were also amazing to work with and it was great being able to bond with them over two weeks. Being able to lesson plan and practice my translation skills was also an important part of my experience
What I wish was different
We did not have designated jobs in the beginning so that was a little stressful, but it ended up working out great and I was able to find a system pretty quickly
Advice
Don’t be afraid to practice Japanese (especially with the students) because everyone is there to learn!
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Intern
July - August 2018 • White Plains, NY
What I liked
Opportunity to practice japanese
What I wish was different
Communication between interns and staff
Advice
Have fun!
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Academic Intern
June - August 2019 • Purchase, NY
What I liked
Super friendly and international environment. It is a Japanese Academy so it was a great chance to practice my japanese with the participants and staff. I also gained a lot of education experience by creating lesson plans and teaching classes in both English and Japanese.
What I wish was different
We had to create/choose what our role would be as interns, so I just wish that process was a bit more smooth and organized.
Advice
Take time to get to know the participants, staff, and other interns. Not only will it add to your network, but you develop great friendships and relationships.
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ESL teacher and summer camp staff
July 2018 • Purchase, NY
What I liked
The camp gives students from both Japan and America a chance to experience a new culture and meet new friends in an environment most friendly and welcoming to them. It also gave us interns a chance to grow close as a team and make new friends of our own.
What I wish was different
I wish the specific jobs were explained on their program website.
Advice
There are various jobs to do on campus, not only the ones listed on the site. The job is first and foremost to make this summer camp a fun and educational cross-cultural experience for the students!
