Like the first Bilingual Summer Program in 2008, participants will work on digital media productions in small groups. It is the program's goal to enhance participants' cross-cultural understanding and improve their communication skills by having both English and Japanese native speakers in group activities together.



In 2009, given the theme, "Japan in New York," each group explored aspects of Japanese culture and business in New York. Topics from previous film projects included an animation, a J-pop music video, and a documentary about Japanese food in NY.



Another distinctive feature of this program is Keio's original online system. Participants are encouraged to utilize it to discuss, research, decide film topics (e.g. sports, art, journalism, etc.) and exchange ideas, which allows them to have virtual summer program experiences even prior to their arrival to Keio campus. Parents are also welcome to use this system to update the progress of the projects and to communicate with participants and staff.



Participants will take English as a Second Language (ESL) or Japanese as a Second Language (JSL) classes. They will learn their target languages and have opportunities to use those languages through various activities and dormitory life. There will also be many activities lined up, such as dance, cross-cultural events, field trips to Broadway musical, etc.