Study Kanji as far in advance as you can.
Which events or activities did you find the most satisfying and why?
The bus trip that we took to Yamanashi prefecture was incredibly interesting and fulfilling, especially the Zazen experience at the temple.
What were the most productive and interesting aspects of the program for you? The least interesting and productive?
I think the emphasis on class discussion really helped my improve both my listening and speaking, and helped me push past my comfort zone in a compassionate environment to get over my fear of speaking. The least productive or interesting aspect to me was having us memorize an extremely large quantity of kanji at one time - I felt like I would learn the kanji just for the tests, and forget a lot of it after.
Anything you especially liked in the living arrangements? Any problems you experienced?
The staff who worked there were absolutely incredible - overwhelmingly kind and friendly, as well as welcoming.
What dorm did you live in or host family did you live with?
Musashi Kosugi (Ichinotsubo)
Any comments or tips for prospective/new KCP students?
Study Kanji as far in advance as you can. Actually do the Kakuka Noto/Preparation book ahead of time and thoughtfully - it made the actual lessons so much easier to understand
