・Admission
Q. I am eleven years old, younger than the age required. Can I apply for the program?
Q. What percentage of participants will speak English （or Japanese ）as their first language?

・Residential Life
Q. Can I stay in the same dorm room as my friend?
Q. Can I go home during the weekend? Can I stay out overnight away from the dorm?　
Q. Can I have a visitor during the program?
Q. I cannot understand Japanese. Am I eligible for the program?
Q. What does the program participation fee cover and how much spending money should I bring?　

・Academic
Q. Can I get academic credit?

■ANSWERS
・Registration
Q. Please explain the application procedure.
A. Please take a look at the REGISTER NOW page.
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Q. How much is the program participation fee?
A. If STEP 2, as described in the REGISTER NOW page, is finished by March 15, 2010, then the participation fee will be $2,800. After that date, the normal fee of $3,300 will apply. So please apply early. Please also note that a limited numbers of scholarships are available, ranging from $300 to $1,000. Since scholarships are limited we encourage early application.
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Q. If my teacher is not available and cannot write a recommendation letter in time for some reason, what should I do?
A. You may ask a school counselor or another educator from any educational institution, who knows you well, but not private tutors or teachers.
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・Admission
Q. I am eleven years old, younger than the age required. Can I apply for the program?
A. Please understand that the program is designed and aimed for junior high school students. However, in a special circumstance we may allow participants under age of 12. So please inquire.
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Q. What percentage of participants will speak English （or Japanese ）as their first language?
A. We will try to organize the program so it is fifty–fifty, with up to 40 participants who speak English as their first language, and up to 40 participants who speak Japanese. However, we expect to have some participants who can speak both English and Japanese.
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・Residential Life
Q. Can I stay in the same dorm room as my friend?
A. We will try to combine a Japanese and non-Japanese participant into one room because this is a bilingual and bicultural program. We will also consider participants' backgrounds as well.
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Q. Can I go home during the weekend? Can I stay out overnight away from the dorm?
A. No. This is a residential program. We will have activities after dinner time as well as on the weekends.

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Q. Can I have a visitor during the program?
A. No. Due to liability as well as program coordinating issues visitors are not allowed during the program. However, towards the end of the program we will invite participants' family members for an open house.
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Q. I cannot understand Japanese. Am I eligible for the program?
A. Yes. We will conduct this program mainly in English, so you will not have a problem. You don’t have to have Japanese language experience and skills because we will organize Japanese language and culture classes according to your language level. Daytime communication will be supported by our bilingual teachers and moderators. You can enjoy communication with your Japanese classmates in both English and Japanese.
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Q. How much spending money should I bring?
A. Since the cost of all the meals and scheduled events are included in the program fee, we discourage the participants from bringing large sums of cash. Some money is needed for extra food and beverage during activities, as well as for souvenirs.
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Q. Can I get academic credit?
A. It depends on your school. Please ask your guidance counselor to contact us regarding academic credit.
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