Academic Schedule – Summer 2023
- June 8 (Thu), 9 (Fri)
- Placement tests & orientations
For the nights of June 8 and 9, HIF reserves rooms for all the participants.
- June 10 (Sat)
- Opening ceremony.
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- First Semester
- June 12 (Mon)
- First semester starts.
- June 24 (Sat), 25 (Sun)
- Overnight group trip to Onuma Quasi-national Park
- July 6 (Thu)
- Final examination
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- Semester Break
- July 7 (Fri) - 10 (Mon)
- Semester break
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- Second Semester
- July 11 (Tue)
- Second semester starts.
- July 21 (Fri)
- HIF speech contest
- July 25 (Tue)
- Independent study fair
- August 3 (Thu)
- Final examination
- August 4 (Fri)
- Closing ceremony & farewell party
- August 5 (Sat)
- Move-out day
Participants must arrive in
Hakodate by noon of June 8, 2023 (JST). If your university operates on a quarter system and have a
schedule conflict with the HIF program, you must let the HIF Office know before you apply.
During the program, staying out overnight is prohibited even at another student’s host family’s house or at a hotel, except for the four-day semester break.
College
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College
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College
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University
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University
At HIF, I was able to not only improve my Japanese, but gain a better understanding of the culture.
Denver
The HIF program has exceeded all my expectations and has become one of my most valued experiences.
Washington
HIF gives you the tools, resources, and support to help you not just succeed, but to exceed!
University
HIF has been a great experience for me. The program provides you with lots of opportunities to get involved with ...
Washington
TThe HIF program is wonderful in respect of not only improving your Japanese language skills, but also on ...