On-Site Orientation In addition to the predeparture virtual orientation, you’ll also participate in on-site in-person orientation as well as ENGAGE Sessions. On-site orientation will cover detailed information about IES Abroad policies, wellness, health care and insurance, course registration and academic expectations, immigration, IES events, and cultural adjustment. You’ll also participate in ENGAGE Sessions where you will be placed in a small group of students that meets throughout the semester to discuss ways to maximize your study abroad experience.

The ancient city of Kyoto served as the capital of Japan for over a thousand years - from its inception as the seat of the imperial court in 794 to the end of its tenure after the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The modern municipality of Kyoto was established in 1889 and was largely spared from destruction during World War II. Thus, much of its prewar cultural heritage has been preserved. Today, Kyoto is considered to be a major cultural epicenter and one of the most populous cities in Japan, with over 1.4 million people. Kyoto’s many cultural institutions are prominent, including schools of tea...