Studying abroad isn’t something you can prepare for completely. You can buy the right adapter, download the right train apps, and memorize a few polite phrases, but nothing really prepares you for the moment…
Opening New Doors: My Study Abroad Journey in Japan w/ Maja Makowska
What started out as an idea for fulfilling my A&H credits and a hope for adventure turned into a wonderful and unforgettable learning experience. Before I committed to participating in this program,…
My first days in Japan – w/ Heckano Aklilu
I arrived in Japan on September 3rd, a day before the study abroad program officially started. It was the first time I ever traveled to a country by myself and…
The Sakura Road to Japan: Building Relationships One Interaction at a Time – w/ Contessa Sgambelluri Castro
Wow! What a wild ride. Japan has my heart now. Allow me to share with you, some (out of many) take aways I have from my experiences in Japan so…
From Dream to Reality: My Unforgettable Summer Internship in University of Tokyo – w/ Jing Yi Zhong
My summer adventure in Tokyo, Japan, was an experience I’ll never forget. It all started with researching study abroad programs and finding one that fit my academic goals and budget. …
The Land Where Dreams Come True: My time in Tokyo – w/ Adam Chhor
Path to Japan As a freshman in high school, my family hosted two Japanese students around my age. I remember when they first arrived, I could tell they wanted to…
Matsuyama City Cherry Blossom and Mankind’s Strength of Hiroshima, Japan – w/ Liliia Khomych
Since my friend told me about his amazing experience that he gained from study abroad Idecided that I also wanted to participate in a study abroad and I reached out…
Where the Sakura Blossoms Live: An Experience Never Forgotten from my time in Matsuyama, Ehime – w/ Kanu Vasdev
Growing up watching anime and reading manga, I introduced myself to Japanese culture in some way I never thought of as a child. When consuming media at a young age,…