Japanese Exchange

Congratulation to these students who will be representing FCCLA in Japan this summer!

Ethne L. - Utah
Xavier J. - Arizona
Santiana G. - Kansas
David A. - Georgia
Camilla G. - California
Teresa P. - Ohio
Bernardus U. - Idaho
Elijah E. - California
Amrynn G. - California
Isabella M. - South Carolina
Rita C. - Oklahoma
Larayna C. - Oklahoma
Grace W. - California
William L. - Georgia

Get ready for the upcoming Japanese Exchange Program 2024!

Testimonials

"Japan is a great nation with a beautiful culture and beautiful people. Since I was in elementary school, I have wanted to visit Japan; now, because of the amazing scholarship I received, I have lived that dream. However, I wasn't just "visiting," I was actually living the highs and lows. It was more than I could have ever asked for. I was blown away by every aspect and was always surprised. I received more than any vacation could have given me. I gained a new family, a great group of friends, and relationships that will, hopefully, last a lifetime."

- Kaytlin Talbot

"I could not me more grateful for this life-changing experience. It has taught me so much about acceptance and finding common ground among differences. I loved absolutely every second of my stay, having glided through it without culture shock. It has been the greatest experience of my life so far, as I have built strong relationships that transcend continents, navigated the techniques to locating common ground among different cultures, discovered beautiful art, and immediately loved my Japanese family from the moment I met them. This experience has shown me the world, in contrast to my small farming community, where so many know so little about worldly hardship, difference, and understanding."

- Ysabeaux Ng

"Going to Japan helped me learn a lot about their culture. While I was there, I got to participate in a tea ceremony and festival. I also got to see the "Golden Temple." This scholarship gave me the opportunity to let me go to another culture and learn. This was a once in a lifetime chance."

- Courtney Glasgow

"My experience in Japan was no doubt a once in a lifetime opportunity. The long application process, waiting for a result and overall fear of going was more than worth the memories I've gained. I would recommend this opportunity to anyone who thirsts for new adventure. My trip to Japan has inspired me to try so many new things in life. This opportunity that FCCLA gave to me took my inner flame and ignited it into a firework!"

- Hannah Zickefoose