We are pleased to announce that Dr. Seiichi Makino, the program consultant of HIF Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program, was awarded "The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" by the Japanese Government on April 29, 2014.

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Laila Burke-Graves

University:

University of Michigan

Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Studying abroad in a different country can no doubt be an intimidating experience, however ...
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Alan Hoang

University:

University of
Washington

I came to HIF with the goal of improving my Japanese while learning about Japanese culture, and I certainly achieved that and so much more ...
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Darwin Restrepo De La Cruz

University:

Yale University

I walked away from HIF with confidence in my Japanese speaking ability, but more than that, love for the city of Hakodate. Spend time learning ...
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Justin Su

University:

University of
North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

If you're considering between HIF and another study abroad programs, wonder no longer. Between the staff, teachers, community, and ...