Your January in Kyoto program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Kyoto. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Live and learn in Kyoto!
Kyoto is Japan's cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its mild winter climate and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with fewer crowds while exploring iconic landmarks like the Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and enjoying traditional winter festivities like the Coming of Age Day ceremonies. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Kyoto is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.
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The ability of this program to provide freedom and independence in exploring Japan while still providing opportunities to learn and interact with the culture. The classes offered range in a variety of subjects and really allow you to learn what you want.
I have already been recommending people since I have been out here because it's an amazing experience to learn and grow! You're in another country learning and using the language and you are studying at the same time plus doing so many activities outside the classroom its a win win win situation.
They (CIEE) provide excellent cultural immersion opportunities, allowing students to deeply engage with local traditions, language, and communities, which enhances both personal growth and global awareness.
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