Spend a summer in the elegant and scenic city of Kyoto, Japan, with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options with credit awarded by Fairfield University. Kyoto is famous for its preservation of Japanese traditional arts including the time-honored geisha dance, Buddhist temples, gardens, shrines, and traditional wooden houses.
What’s Included
TUITION
3 semester credits
COURSES
Courses offered in art, history, philosophy, religious studie
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HOUSING
Centrally located apart-hotels
EXCURSIONS
Day trips to Nara, Uji and Arashiyama and overnight excursions to Ise and Koyasan
CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Guided tours, cultural site visits, excursions, sightseeing activities, welcome and farewell meals
AIFS TRAVEL MANAGER
who will be with the group throughout the program and be available to provide local information, answer questions, take care of logistics and deal with emergencies
HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
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At AIFS, we support all participants in their journey abroad, inclusive of their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. We invite you to review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs. We encourage you to revisit these resources throughout your study abroad journey. We want to remind you to visit your university's study abroad website and office, as they might have more information and resources related to social identities and studying abroad.
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