Would you recommend the EF summer Japan program? Seriously considering for my teen for June ‘24. Heard mixed reviews on the support offered as well as the request for a home stay actually being fulfilled. Please share pros and cons of this particular program. Thanks!
Hi!! Ive only had a positive experience, so I highly recommend it for sure!! :) Ive been for 3 weeks, not the whole summer, so that might be a different program, Im not sure. But for me it was truly life changing, I made friends who are still one of the closest people to me, aswell as going abroad for the first time alone, that was such an important experience for me. So all together Id say, if you have the means, do it, haha. I also did a home stay and the family was lovely! :) Hope that helps, let me know if you have any specific questions.
Hey, I'm going there too this year. I wanted to ask if they help you with the flight back? I'm just a bit worried that I'll get lost in the airport in the end lol
hello!! im not sure actually:/ I got the trip as a present so the flights were included. But once you arrive there is an EF person waiting for you with a car to take you to your accomodation (check if thats the case). And then at the end my host family helped me find a bus to the airport :) And at the airport there should be english signs aswell so dont worry!
Hi! This is actually one of my biggest dream, but I’m very anxious to go there alone, could you tell me how the experience was? And if the company(ef) helps you with the flight and orientation? ❤
heyyy, i was also very scared!! but its so worth it 🥹 i feel like its important to remember that everybody is also there alone and people wanna make friends. The classes also help with that, we played games and stuff so:)) Yeah!! I dont remember how it was with the flights, because my parents mostly managed that, but they will pick you up at the airport no problem:)))
hello! this video is so cute. i was wondering if you could answer one of my questions? i am planning trip this summer, but would like to know how much freedom they give you outside of classes? like do they give you a curfew or do they not care where you go?
Hi! My experience was honestly amazing. They were a couple with two dogs and no kids, studied uni in Germany so we could speak in English. I was over 18, so I got my own keys and could come and go as I wanted. Every day they asked me if I wanted to eat dinner with them, so some days I stayed in, it was always amazing home cooked japanese food, but most of the time I was out ahha. My friends all had very good experiences aswell. One friend who was under 18 also got her own keys, one other friend didnt, so the family had to wait for her in the evening, but I guess that really depends on your age + what their rules are, but Id say most families are really chill and curious about the students, also theyre very used to foreigners, so dont worry too much about the cultural differences. I also brought them some small gifts from my country as a thank you:)) But yeah, it was great. If you have any other questions feel free to ask:) I was also scared haha
Hello i Probably go to Ef Tokyo this summer but I have a question what program did you choose (custom made or supervised all include) and if we choose supervised all include did we have free times to go out with friends without an supervisor?
Hi!! Could I ask you if youre under or over 18 please? I think I didnt have a supervisor when I went because I was 18. My friend was 16 tho, so I can ask her for her experience :)
What’s your son’s language level?:) I think I joined the second beginners one - so I knew hiragana and katakana and some basics, but they also have a class for people who know no japanese at all, and of couse intermediate and advanced aswell:) When you come in you take a test to figure out the level and you go from there. There are most people in the novice level or couse. The classes are very fun and interactive, teachers are super fun and everybody I met was also lovely. Depending on the lenght of stay and also the intensity, you could learn a lot, but for me the biggest take away was that it helped me with shyness and talking ☺️
Not gonna lie, that was the most expensive part - BUT you put money on your card and spend exactly that amount, so it really depends on your travels. As far as I know you cant get any better deals with a monthly card or something like that. I would also recommend looking into JR passes, which you can get for a week or 2 weeks or a month and so on and travel unlimited time on JR railways. If youre traveling to Kyoto or other cities it might be worth it :) Its a lot of money, but I think think to Kyoto and back is the same amount. Hope that helps!
Hi!! I went in 2017, so the price has probably changed a lot sinde then:( It also depends on what country youre flying from, for example Im from the Czech republic, so its pretty far :D so it really really depends
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Would you recommend the EF summer Japan program? Seriously considering for my teen for June ‘24. Heard mixed reviews on the support offered as well as the request for a home stay actually being fulfilled. Please share pros and cons of this particular program. Thanks!
Hi!! Ive only had a positive experience, so I highly recommend it for sure!! :) Ive been for 3 weeks, not the whole summer, so that might be a different program, Im not sure.
But for me it was truly life changing, I made friends who are still one of the closest people to me, aswell as going abroad for the first time alone, that was such an important experience for me. So all together Id say, if you have the means, do it, haha. I also did a home stay and the family was lovely! :) Hope that helps, let me know if you have any specific questions.
me too, im searching a lot about ef, im in doubt, but this video made me think its a rlly good idea
@@xxxy22-ud4ck awww!!! Im so happy to hear that!! ❤️❤️ That made my day ahaha. Definitely go for it I had the best time :)
Hey, I'm going there too this year. I wanted to ask if they help you with the flight back? I'm just a bit worried that I'll get lost in the airport in the end lol
hello!! im not sure actually:/ I got the trip as a present so the flights were included. But once you arrive there is an EF person waiting for you with a car to take you to your accomodation (check if thats the case). And then at the end my host family helped me find a bus to the airport :) And at the airport there should be english signs aswell so dont worry!
Hi! This is actually one of my biggest dream, but I’m very anxious to go there alone, could you tell me how the experience was? And if the company(ef) helps you with the flight and orientation?
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heyyy, i was also very scared!! but its so worth it 🥹 i feel like its important to remember that everybody is also there alone and people wanna make friends. The classes also help with that, we played games and stuff so:)) Yeah!! I dont remember how it was with the flights, because my parents mostly managed that, but they will pick you up at the airport no problem:)))
I’m just waiting for my dad to say yes and then I’m going to Tokyo with EF for 4 weeks
omgggg yes!!! so happy for you! 🫶🏻 youre gonna have an awesome time!
Did you live with a host family?
@Loreennumber1fan yes!!:)) a couple with two dogs 🥰
hello! this video is so cute. i was wondering if you could answer one of my questions? i am planning trip this summer, but would like to know how much freedom they give you outside of classes? like do they give you a curfew or do they not care where you go?
hi!! thank you so much
@@barrborrah ty for the info!!!
no problem 🥰 feel free to message again if you need anything! and HAVE FUUUUUUN
what was your experience with the host family? i am going in june and am slightly nervous.
Hi! My experience was honestly amazing. They were a couple with two dogs and no kids, studied uni in Germany so we could speak in English. I was over 18, so I got my own keys and could come and go as I wanted. Every day they asked me if I wanted to eat dinner with them, so some days I stayed in, it was always amazing home cooked japanese food, but most of the time I was out ahha. My friends all had very good experiences aswell. One friend who was under 18 also got her own keys, one other friend didnt, so the family had to wait for her in the evening, but I guess that really depends on your age + what their rules are, but Id say most families are really chill and curious about the students, also theyre very used to foreigners, so dont worry too much about the cultural differences. I also brought them some small gifts from my country as a thank you:)) But yeah, it was great. If you have any other questions feel free to ask:) I was also scared haha
Oh, I'm traveling to Japan with EF on May 28th and staying for 4 weeks. I'll probably see you there.
@@jazminegreenberg Omg! I will be arriving June 17th! So maybe!
@@barrborrah this was reassuring. thank you!!!
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Hello i Probably go to Ef Tokyo this summer but I have a question what program did you choose (custom made or supervised all include) and if we choose supervised all include did we have free times to go out with friends without an supervisor?
Hi!! Could I ask you if youre under or over 18 please? I think I didnt have a supervisor when I went because I was 18. My friend was 16 tho, so I can ask her for her experience :)
@@barrborrah Hi i am gonna have 16 this year so yes I am under 18 ty for responding me so fast
No probleeeem:))) Ill ask my friend and let you know!! But I dont think she had any supervisor or anything, we had a lot of free time!
@@barrborrah OK tysmmmmmm i’ll wait
How were the language classes? My son is considering going.
What’s your son’s language level?:) I think I joined the second beginners one - so I knew hiragana and katakana and some basics, but they also have a class for people who know no japanese at all, and of couse intermediate and advanced aswell:) When you come in you take a test to figure out the level and you go from there. There are most people in the novice level or couse. The classes are very fun and interactive, teachers are super fun and everybody I met was also lovely. Depending on the lenght of stay and also the intensity, you could learn a lot, but for me the biggest take away was that it helped me with shyness and talking ☺️
How much do you pay per month for your transport card?
Not gonna lie, that was the most expensive part - BUT you put money on your card and spend exactly that amount, so it really depends on your travels. As far as I know you cant get any better deals with a monthly card or something like that. I would also recommend looking into JR passes, which you can get for a week or 2 weeks or a month and so on and travel unlimited time on JR railways. If youre traveling to Kyoto or other cities it might be worth it :) Its a lot of money, but I think think to Kyoto and back is the same amount. Hope that helps!
aaa i was supposed to go there with ef for 4 weeks, but then covid came and it got cancelled :((
noooo what the heck, thats so unlucky… :( if you ever get the chance to go definitely do it, it was honestly amazing 🥺
how much do 3 weeks cost?
Hi!! I went in 2017, so the price has probably changed a lot sinde then:( It also depends on what country youre flying from, for example Im from the Czech republic, so its pretty far :D so it really really depends
Hey I was wondering if you can help me out really quick, I sent you a message on ig bout going to japan and studying and all that
hiii:) yessss