KCP Student Shares Photographs and Memories
Mary Alania shares some of her adventures around Tokyo and Japan.
My amazing host family took me on a trip to an onsen (hot springs) in Odaiba. I wore a yukata (casual summer kimono) while allowing my feet a little refreshment in the hot spring water.
I was able to fulfill my second dream (the first to go to Japan) by climbing Mt. Fuji. Some KCP friends and I took a bus up to the fifth station and climbed to Mt. Fuji’s peak in late August. The hikes up and down included endless breathtaking views.
Our excursions made for many wonderful, unforgettable experiences. I met and made friends from around the world, including Korea, Malaysia, Canada, and China. Learning and growing with them helped make my KCP experience irreplaceable.
My brother came to visit me during my last month in Japan, so I showed him around, to various spots like Yokohama, Odaiba, Kamakura and Enoshima–and, of course, the Tokyo Tower.
I highly recommend the KCP program to anyone who wants to learn in Japan while gaining the experiences of a lifetime. Why? There are many reasons but the first one for me is the KCP staff. Each person works hard to help us. They maintain a healthy and nurturing environment. When I had a problem (no matter if it was academic or personal) someone was always there to be supportive and listen. KCP understands that their students come from around the world–most of us are living abroad for the first time–and that it can be a very challenging adventure.
Mary Alania on her experiences as a KCP student.
