PROGRAM OVERVIEWHigh School Summer Program 2024

Admissions CounselingTemple University, Japan Campus
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya Tokyo, Japan 154-0004
ac@tuj.temple.edu | Tel: +813-5441-9800

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
TUJ presents its annual
High School Summer Program(HSSP). The 8-night program gathers
students from around the world toexperience the language and cultureof Japan. Students take Japanese
language courses and one of fourelectives at TUJ, followed byadventures in Tokyo, an overnight
excursion to Nikko, and a trip toDisneySea.
Table of Contents
Buying Your Plane Ticket

Buying Travel Insurance#HSSP24 #TUJapan@templeunivjapan

Accommodation,
Classroom Instruction, Meals

Sample Schedule

www.tuj.ac.jp/hs-summer-program
Medication, Money, Telephones &Computers

Visa Information

Admissions Counseling

How to Apply

Temple University, Japan Campus
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya Tokyo, Japan 154-0004

Payment Deadlines
ac@tuj.temple.edu | Tel: +813-5441-9800

BUYING YOUR PLANE TICKET
Students are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own
flights to and from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport*.

ARRIVAL DAY

DEPARTURE DAY

Wednesday, July 31(Japan Standard Time)Thursday, August 8(Japan Standard Time)

Haneda Airport (HND) or

Haneda Airport (HND) or

Narita Airport (NRT)Narita Airport (NRT)

Arrive by 16:00 at the latest*See below for details

Flights must be to and from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport.
*Arrival & departure from Haneda Airport is preferred.
Do not purchase a ticket that is scheduled to arrive after 16:00 on July 31.
Students arriving in Haneda or Narita on July 31 will be greeted by TUJ staff
outside of customs at the airport and then escorted to the hotel
accommodation in groups.
Students, especially those arriving early in the morning, may experience await time as the rest of their group arrives.
No assistance will be provided to students arriving at or departing fromairports other than Haneda or Narita.
Students arriving prior to July 31 must arrange their own transportation tothe hotel accommodation at 17:00 on July 31.
On August 8, all students will be escorted to Haneda Airport or Narita Airport by
12:00 noon at the latest. (Note: Students with later departure times will be shown
where to check-in and asked to self-check in, as TUJ staff will not be present in theevening). We recommend you choose a flight departing early that day.
Families who are staying in Tokyo after the program ends will be asked to meetstudents at the hotel accommodation at 09:00 on August 8. Further details to beshared later.
All other program-related transportation will be arranged by TUJ.

BUYING TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is mandatory. By agreeing toparticipate in the program, students agree toindependently purchase comprehensive travel
insurance to cover general emergency medicalexpenses, trip cancelation coverage and personaleffects etc., and send a copy of their policy to TUJ.

What does travel insurance cover?
Emergency medical expenses AND trip cancelation coverage alongwith personal effects, etc.

I have health insurance in my homecountry. Isn’t this enough?
No. As health insurance in your home country may not apply toincidentals while traveling, we require all participants to
independently purchase travel insurance.

Where can I buy travel insurance for mychild?
Travel insurance can be purchased through travel agents, airline
services or online direct with insurance providers.

Travel insurance companies used by past participants include:
Worldnomads
AllianzACCOMMODATION
Eight nights of hotel accommodation is arranged by TUJ for the duration of theprogram only (July 31-August 8). All rooms are shared with one or more
roommates. Bathrooms and lounge areas are shared. Sheets and towels areprovided but students should bring their own toiletries. TUJ staff will be on-hand
24 hours a day.
Students who plan to be in Japan prior to, or after the program, must arrange
their own accommodation for such periods.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Japanese class – Accepted students will be required to complete a Japanesesurvey to give instructors an idea of their current language level. No previousJapanese instruction is required to participate.
Elective class – TUJ will endeavor to place students in their preferred electives,
however, availability and content is subject to change. Placements in elective
courses are generally based on the order of when the application and payments
are received. If a course reaches full capacity, every effort will be made to placestudents in their next preferred elective. Elective placement will be announced on
the first day of the program.

MEALSMeals will be provided from the evening of Wednesday, July 31, through themorning of Thursday, August 8. Breakfast will be provided at all programaccommodation. Lunch and dinner will include meals at TUJ and restaurant
outings.
Temple cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment; all food is provided bythird-parties and Temple does not assume any liability for adverse reactions tofoods consumed, or items one may come in contact with while on the program.
Students with allergies should consider this carefully and ensure they have theappropriate medication, insurance, and money reserves should they need
medical treatment while on the program. Some vendors and/or restaurants may
not be able to cater to certain allergies or dietary restrictions.
The program will include a mix of western and Japanese food. Japanesetraditional food often contains, but is not limited to: rice, fish, meat, and soy
sauce. Participants with allergies or dietary restrictions may have limited choiceof meals depending on the vendor and/or restaurant.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

水木金土日WEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY

SATURDAYSUNDAY

Arrival Day
Staff to meet
students at
Narita orHaneda Airport

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

JAPN classJAPN class

Nikko

Lunch

Lunch

Overnight trip
to Nikko

Elective

Elective

DinnerDinnerActivity

Activity

DinnerDinnerDinner w/ newfriends!

月火

水木MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

THURSDAYBreakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

JAPN classJAPN class

DisneySea

Departure day

Lunch

Lunch

Elective

Elective

Activity

Activity

DinnerDinnerDinner😢

MEDICATIONTUJ staff are unable to issue students any form of medication—including painrelievers. It is the responsibility of students to bring their own medications.
Students must consult with the nearest Japan embassy or consulate
regarding restrictions on bringing certain types of medication to Japan. Seehere for information provided by the U.S. Embassy in Japan.

MONEY
We recommend exchanging money to Japanese yen before coming toJapan. While ATMs at certain convenience stores and post offices accept
overseas ATM cards, there have been past cases of students’ cards notworking. We recommend bringing cash. More shops and restaurants are
accepting credit card payments, however there may be times when a shop iscash only. Be sure to notify your bank in advance that you are visiting Japan ifbringing credit cards. Depending on your spending habits, you may want toprepare approximately 30,000-50,000 yen in spending money for theduration of the program.

TELEPHONES & COMPUTERS
We recommend checking with your current phone service provider
regarding a short-term international plan. Note: Providers do not allow
minors to rent a cell phone or pocket-wifi without prior reservation made bya parent/ guardian. Students may bring their own laptops/smartphones toaccess Wi-Fi at program accommodation and on campus.

VISA INFORMATION
Many nationalities qualify for a visa exemption and do not need a visa forshort-term stays in Japan. See if your nationality is included on the list on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) website.
Participants from countries which do not have visa waiver agreements withJapan are responsible for securing their own visa through a travel agent, orthe nearest Consulate, before attending this program. TUJ cannot sponsor
any visas for this program, but can provide a letter to the Japanese Consulate
in your area to support your tourist visa application. It is important tounderstand the application process before making arrangements. Giveyourself ample time to prepare.
The program fee payment deadline is May 1, 2024, for participants requiring avisa to enter Japan.

HOW TO APPLY
1Request an Application Packet online.

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Receive Application Packet by email. Complete allparts as instructed.

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Have a teacher/counselor submit a letter ofrecommendation to ac@tuj.temple.edu

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After completing the Application Packet, a decision
will be announced via email.

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If accepted, pay the non-refundable Registration
Fee within a week to secure your spot.

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Pay Program Fee by June 1 (or by March 1 and receive a20,000 yen discount - Limited to first 20 participants).

See next page for information on payment deadlines.

Admissions CounselingTemple University, Japan Campus
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya Tokyo, Japan 154-0004
ac@tuj.temple.edu | Tel: +813-5441-9800

TUJ will process your application once the Application Packet (application form,letter of recommendation and waiver/release forms) is received.
Accepted students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of 20,000 yen,payable online, within one week. Your registration is confirmed upon receipt ofpayment. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and students areencouraged to apply early to secure their spot.

Payment Deadlines
Registration fee 20,000 yen
non-refundable

Program Fee (Earlybird discount) 240,000 yen
refundable until
June 1, 2024

Program Fee(Regular)- 260,000 yen
refundable until
June 1, 2024

Due within a week of acceptance.
Please do not pay before receiving youracceptance notice.

March 1, 2024**Limited to first 20 participants. Any delinquent
payments will be charged the full program fee.

June 1, 2024****Final payment deadline is May 1, 2024, forstudents requiring a visa to enter Japan. If yourcountry of citizenship/passport is not listed here,
you will need a Japan visa.

Admissions CounselingTemple University, Japan Campus
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya Tokyo, Japan 154-0004
ac@tuj.temple.edu | Tel: +813-5441-9800