HOLISTIC APPROACH KEEP THINGS SMALL AN ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

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2 HOLISTIC APPROACH Our programs have been developed for today s teenager. We hand-pick our instructors, staff, locations, and activities to keep you inspired 24/7. KEEP THINGS SMALL We pride ourselves on having a low student to staff ratio (eight students to one staff member). This ensures that our instructors and staff get to know every student on a first name basis. We founded Experience America with the goal of making We design our programs for a new generation of student travel and summer programs fresh, young, and students. You will learn from passionate professionals, unique. Our background in international education and experience student life by living on campus, and explore travel fuels us to provide the best educational adventures some of the world s coolest cities. Spend the summer with AN ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE for our students. students from all over the world, while developing your Your tuition covers everything from activities and to skills, discovering new talents, and engaging in exciting laundry. (We re serious when we say everything.) Just new challenges. bring a little extra spending money for snacks and souvenirs. We look forward to seeing you soon! 2 3

3 Student life Dream of studying abroad in Japan? Then get a taste of student life by visiting several campuses and speaking to international students. something old. something new. Relive the Way of the Warrior in Tokugawa s hometown and pay homage at a two-thousand-yearold shrine. Then, ride the bullet train to Japan s largest city. make it in japan This 15-day adventure opens your eyes to the possibilities of a completely different world. Experience Japan through the eyes of a student, a professional, and a local. See what it s like to study and live abroad while meeting other North American expats who choose to make Japan their home. Travel, have fun, and make connections with people who love Japan as much as you do. Meet Americans who have built a successful professional life in Japan. Hear about some of their professions like translating manga, acting in commercials, or testing video games. do your thing Rock your best Lolita look where it all started, pick up the latest in your favorite series, bring home one-of-a-kind collectibles, and geek out with fellow fans. 4 5

4 Nagoya is a big city with a small town feel. Endlessly entertaining with high-end shopping, restaurants, and top universities, yet filled with some of the friendliest people in Japan. It s easy to see why so many international students choose Nagoya for long-term study programs. Spend 11 days here finding your groove as you acclimate to life in Japan. Discover hidden temples, shrines, and enjoy flavors unique to this region. Meet with students, both local and international. Tour university campuses and imagine a future in your new home-away-from-home! If you want it, Tokyo has it. Find it on a four-day exploration of one of the world s hottest metropolises. Whether you like picking up fashion tips in Shinjuku shopping district, slurping noodles at a closet-sized ramen shop, or hashing out the best Eva episode with fellow fans in Harajuku, you ll experience the best of Tokyo. Tokyo s addictive energy leaves you craving more. Meet the U.S. transplants who couldn t get enough and now call it home. Listen to their stories about life abroad, job hunting, and immersion into a new culture. 6 7

5 PROGRAM SCHEDULE NAGOYA AM Arrival & Orientation friday, july 1 SATURdAy, july 2 SUNdAy, july 3 MONdAy, july 4 TUESdAy, july 4 friday, july 8 PM wednesday, july 6 THURSdAy, july 7 Meet Host Family Free Time With Host Family Nagoya Castle University Tour: Nanzan University English School Visit University Tour: Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Beach BBQ Kimono Photo Shoot Osu Kannon Temple & Shopping Sakae Shopping Round 1 Arcade Beach Activities SATURd Ay, july 9 SUNdAy, july 10 Free Time With Host Family AM Travel To Tokyo Tokyo Tower Tsukiji Fish Market Free Time Return to Nagoya Via Train TOKYO MONdAy, july 11 TUESdAy, july 12 wednesday, july 13 THURSdAy, july 14 friday, july 15 PM Karaoke Night Akihabara Shinjuku & Harajuku Optional Activities Departure from Nagoya Airport Experience Japan Scholarships & Application This year we re awarding two scholarships ($1,750) to our most ambitious students. Successful applicants will receive their award once tuition has been received through the online program registration. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated a dedication to campus and community involvement, academic achievement, leadership, and personal growth. To register for the program please fill out the application on our website ( Our staff will contact you within 2 business days of receiving your submitted application. If you have any questions about the program, please don t hesitate to contact us via (info@expamerica.net) or via phone ( ). This program is for students entering grade 10, 11 & 12 in the fall of PROGRAM Tuition Where your tuition goes: Housing Activities Location Length Dates Tuition Tokyo & Nagoya 14 Days July 1st - July 15th, 2016 $3,500 USD Meals Transportation Our Team Smartphone Insurance Total $2,400 $500 $600 $3,500 10:1 Student to Chaperone Ratio 8 9

6 OSU KANNON temple and shopping Make a wish and listen to the monk s morning chants before picking up all of your souvenirs at the shopping center maze surrounding this ancient temple. NAGOYA CASTLE Travel back in time on a tour through the symbol of the city and take in the view of Nagoya from the top. kimono photo shoot Let a team of experts wrap you in layers of silk and arrange your hair. Then take a 2 hour promenade outside Nagoya Castle for a private photo shoot. SAKAE If you love over-the-top fashion, then you ll dig Sakae: the premier shopping district of Nagoya. See the latest trends come to life. Housing Embrace the Japanese culture with an 11-day homestay in Chubu. Then live like a diplomat in a mansion on the outskirts of Tokyo. Food Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family; we ll provide you with lunch money. All meals are covered in Tokyo. our team Collaboration is important, that s why we keep a low student to host ratio. SERVICE Experience America is committed to providing unparalleled support on all levels. ARCADE SEaside bbq & BEACH TOKYO tower AKIHABARA Spend the afternoon playing your favorite games and snapping some pics in a Japanese style photo booth. Now that you re a local, we can let you in on an Aichi secret-utsumi beach! Learn to barbeque Japanese style next to a stunning view of the ocean. Afterwards, enjoy the surf and sand! A cool 13 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower, the Tokyo Tower provides one epic view of the city. Make sure you pack your camera! Akihabara is best known for its electronics. Shop store after store until you find the right gadget! Transportation Activities Smart phone insurance SHINjuku Feel Tokyo s hustle and bustle with a visit to Shinjuku. It s Its bright lights and over-thetop fluorescent signs make it the perfect backdrop for some selfies. harajuku Here, looking alternative is considered the norm. Take to the streets, people watch, and snap some photos with real Harajuku girls. KARAOKE Sing your heart out in a private karaoke box, or just sit back, snack, and live it up with your new friends. All transportation is included. Yes, the bullet trains, too! Plus, our staff will escort students to all events and activities. All activities are included. Just bring a little extra spending money for souvenirs. Students are given a smartphone with unlimited data so they can stay connected with their friends and families back home. We provide comprehensive travel and health insurance for all students

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