Chikara Kurahashi

GPI US, Inc.

GPI US provides short-term study abroad programs to empower today's Japanese youth to thrive in the global world. While we are always developing and enhancing our programs, all of our programs teach leadership skills, cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking, and comprehensive English communication. Our programs maximize the student's experience by providing interaction through thought-provoking seminars, engaging classes, cultural excursions, conversations with peers, global awareness, and practical discussions with faculty and student advisors. Currently we offer the following: Global Leaders Program: As the nations of the world become more closely integrated, the need for students to learn the skills necessary to thrive in the global world has increased significantly. Our various Global Leader programs provide students with multi-cultural experiences in which they learn and apply creative thinking and dynamic understanding strategies while also broadening their communicative skills and taking on leadership roles. Leadership Development Program: Our leadership development program is designed to teach, equip, and inspire students to become globally competent and successful leaders in their respective communities. Academic Immersion Program: We assist student placement in premier private or public schools for 2 weeks to 1 year. There are a variety of options available depending on the student needs including homestay and at school boarding. We have five offices located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, and New York City, and host programs on both the East and West Coasts.