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Overview Living in an apartment is a good option for students who prefer to cook for themselves and live more independently. The Shared Apartment complex is a 50-60 minute commute to the IES Abroad Tokyo Center and KUIS university campus by bus and train. It is situated in a quiet residential area close to Tokyo Disneyland. The apartment complex is managed by live-in staff who oversee and maintain the facilities. Apartment residents are a mixture of Japanese students from surrounding universities, young Japanese working people, and some international students. While you will be living with...
Overview Living with a Japanese family is popular among international students in Japan, but homestay arrangements can be difficult to secure. IES Abroad can make no guarantee that enough homestays will be available to fill the student demand. It is very important that you give careful thought to whether or not living in a homestay is really right for you. This is all the more important given the limited number—relative to demand—of host families available each semester. The homestay experience can be wonderful, but it is not for everyone. A homestay placement entails a commitment to fitting...
Program Calendar If available, the SP26 Tokyo - Language & Culture Program Calendar will appear below. SP26 Tokyo - Language & Culture Program Calendar *Dates listed on the above Program Calendar are tentative and subject to change.
Volunteering in Tokyo Volunteering at local organizations provides another great opportunity for integration into the local culture. If you are interested in volunteering, our Center staff can provide you with contact information for volunteering and non-profit organizations. Specific duties vary according to the volunteer’s previous experience and training, availability, interest, language ability, and specific needs of collaborating organizations. Here are a few examples of where you can find or research opportunities for involvement: Ask the Center Staff Ask an Ambassador ( past participant)...
Overview The dormitory in Tokyo for this spring is co-ed accommodation and is a 12-minute walk from the JR Funabashi Station with access to rapid and local trains on the Sobu line. The dormitory is within a 45- to 60-minute commute to the IES Abroad Center and KUIS and within a 50- to 60-minute commute to downtown Tokyo by public transportation. The residence is in a quiet suburban area in easy walking distance to convenience stores and supermarkets. This residence is a traditional style Japanese dormitory typically used by students and young company workers. The facilities include modest...

Packing for Rome

The past month has been a mad dash for me to figure out everything I could possibly need to bring with me to study abroad. I’ve combed through YouTube videos, TikToks, and blogs from people who have studied abroad in Italy and thoroughly questioned my friend who just got back from her semester abroad in Rome. Today I’m going to share with you the pieces of advice that have helped me the most while packing and my favorite people to go to for advice. 

We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...
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