Educational travel and school exchanges in Japan can provide students with valuable experiences that cannot be obtained through textbook learning alone. Coming across different values, cross-cultural understanding, and in-depth, proactive learning are just some of the benefits. What did participating students feel and learn during their stay? How did teachers plan and prepare ahead of the visit, and what were some of their takeaways?
Take a look at some of their experiences below.
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“When I return to Japan for university, I hope to meet the friends I made there once again”
Educational Travel Provides Newfound Confidence in Speaking a Foreign Language from Taiwan -
“This trip inspired me to continue my Japanese language studies at university” A Homestay and School Exchange Leaves Lasting Impressions from Australia
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“Talking with the Japanese students was an incredibly precious experience.”
Learning the Japanese Way of Caring Through Honorific Language and Greetings from South Korea -
“Daily life can look very different across countries” An Eye-Opening First Visit to Japan from United States