<p>He was invited thru his French teacher in which a professor at one of the local universities ran which went thru a travel agency. Only selected students went - about 10 - 12 total all being placed in different host families. I think they called it Summer Discovery (so he can put something on his college apps)- but like i said he was invited thru his teacher.</p>
<p>He just turned 15 in June. He was the only one that went that had French 1. The rest of the kids were just finishing up with Fr 2 or higher. If he had the chance to go again, and if finances allow, i wouldnt not hesitate to do it again. </p>
<p>The first thing he told me when he got off the plane was and I quote:
" American kids are loud, obnoxious and rude"</p>
<p>i remember going to japan…that was years ago, though. i went there twice for two years…the second time i stayed there for three weeks with my cousins, because their dad was transferred there (he’s back in the US now, though). They lived in Tokyo, and I had a blast.</p>
<p>prepparent, that site looks like it is mostly for kids who are having trouble. I’m just taking a course to learn more. I’m not really interested in math and science, anyway. I’m more of a history and english kind of guy! Thanks, anyway. :)</p>
<p>If you continue to be interested in Japan, consider trying for the Japanese government’s JET Programme for a year or two after college: <a href=“http://www.jetprogramme.org%5B/url%5D”>http://www.jetprogramme.org</a>. The application process is a little crazy and very long, but well worth it. I spent a year working as a JET in a rural community on the Seto Inland Sea. Living in a little town where no one speaks English is one way to learn Japanese very, very quickly! :)</p>
<p>JK, just the opposite. In fact they offer AP/and SATII assistance. Actually it is quite extensive, right down to the actual book you use in class.</p>
Thanks, anyway. :)</p>