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  • Special Lecture
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  • Folk Music
  • Tea Ceremony
  • Japanese Traditional Dance
  • Kendo
  • Calligraphy
  • Japanese Harp
  • Elementary School Visit
  • Onuma Field Trip 1
  • Onuma Field Trip 2
  • Kyudo
  • Kimono Wearing Experience
  • Judo
  • Classroom Visitation by Host Families
  • Japanese Confectionery Making
  • Visiting Jomon Archeological Site
  • Soba Making
  • Flower Arrangement
  • HUE Campus Tour
  • Court of Justice Visit
  • Local Radio Show
  • HIF Biblio Cup
  • Outdoor Spectacle of Hakodate History
  • Radio English Club
  • Independent Study Fair 1
  • Independent Study Fair 2
  • Hakodate Port Festival
  • Closing Ceremony
  • Farewell Party
  • Group Photo
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Comments from Alumni

  • Name:
    John Geitner
    University:
    University of
    Notre Dame
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    The HIF program was super fun and a great learning opportunity! Getting to meet so many new people who all share the same goal of ... more

  • Name:
    Marcella Houston
    University:
    University of
    Michigan
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    There are lots of different ways to enjoy your study abroad and they're all valid! Lots of students choose to travel lots or visit lots of attractions ... more

  • Name:
    Helen Liu
    University:
    University of
    Pennsylvania
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    HIF is extremely rewarding and truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I think it's easier to be integrated into a host family as a younger college student ... more

  • Name:
    Nicole Lu
    University:
    Emory University
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    I loved the HIF program! I was able to learn so much - not only the Japanese language but also the culture and background of people ... more

  • Name:
    Kaitlyn Milleret
    University:
    University of
    Notre Dame
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    I'm very grateful I got the opportunity to stay in Hakodate since it's such an underrated part of Japan. My favorite part was visiting landmarks like ... more

  • Name:
    Sofia Pan Xian
    University:
    University of
    Michigan
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    If you feel you are struggling to speak, this program will make sure you go back feeling confident. You'll be only speaking Japanese - during class ... more

  • Name:
    Julian Schempf
    University:
    University of
    Kansas
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    It might be difficult, but you will have the experience of a lifetime, something you will cherish for years to come. more

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