I studied abroad in Japan during the fall semester of my junior year, and while I left right before Christmas, I was still able to hang out with friends and noticed differences in how Japan celebrated the holidays compared to the US. While I’d expected there to be differences in how the holidays are celebrated … Continue reading
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How Japanese Immersion Helped Me
It seems obvious that going to Japan inevitably helped my Japanese language skills, but getting to the point of being comfortable enough to actually practice can be a lot more difficult than you’d think. For me, going to a different country to learn a new language seemed daunting, but it was definitely rewarding. So how … Continue reading
What’s the Deal With Whaling?
There’s been a bit of a stir in the news lately with Japan and its practice of whaling. Most of the international community can’t understand what would drive people to kill animals that most of the world tries to save. However, understanding is key to dealing with international issues such as these, and it’s important … Continue reading
5 Things to Know About Apartment Life Abroad
Studying abroad gives you a ton of choices to tailor your experience to get what you want out of it. Your living situation is just one of these choices. While some programs automatically place you with a host family or in a dorm, others may give you a choice between those options and living on … Continue reading
No Vacancies: My Independence Abroad
While researching Osaka in preparation for my education abroad program, I realized that I would need to book a hotel for one night in between when I arrived and when I could move into my apartment. I scoured the rail maps for hours, trying to make sense of them so I could book a hotel … Continue reading