The Keio School, just outside of Tokyo, in a two-decade relationship with Lawrenceville, offers students from both schools the opportunity to study at each other’s institutions. During each two week stay, participants attend select classes, clubs, and sports in order to fully explore the student experience abroad. Students will stay with the same Keio students who will visit Lawrenceville in February and will attend the Japanese school for two weeks in June directly following the completion of our school year. . On the weekends, Lawrentians will visit local attractions with their host families.

This relationship is almost completely funded by Keio School and is offered to our students with reduced expenses related to travel insurance and vaccination/immunization needs only. With only two students able to participate each year, those interested will need to complete the general Harkness program survey, as well as a specific Keio program application to email to Mr. Hanewald when completed.

Simultaneously, students will participate in Lawrenceville’s experiential Harkness Travel Leadership curriculum that emphasizes intentional student research contributions to the experience. It includes rotating daily responsibilities such as leader of the day, navigator, journalist, photo-journalist, logistics coordinator, resource manager, etc. This process will develop individual authenticity and important collaborative skills like communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making. Time for journaling will allow for a mindful exploration of self and place- based insights as well as critical analysis of the historic and environmental elements of the program.

From the high shrills of the marmot, to the silent presence of the mountain goats, to fields of flowers and deep carved chasms, the region is filled with natural beauty. If this type of adventure sounds exciting, then this is the trip for you!