Waseda University, Japan
The iconic statue of Shigenobu Okuma, the founder of Waseda University I had thought that my university experience at UTS was the same for every other university in the world, … Continue Reading Waseda University, Japan
Sophia University, Japan
Finally, after a grueling few months of administrative work, filling in documents, subject approval and preparation, I set off and arrived in Japan on April 1st ready for my year … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Meiji University, Japan
My name is Hannah Allum, I am in my 3rd year of the Bachelor of Management, Major in Tourism at the University of Technology Sydney. Before even starting my degree … Continue Reading Meiji University, Japan
Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
やほ！(Hi!) I have just hit Day-50 of my exchange here at Kansai Gaidai University, and I still don’t understand how the days are going by so quickly. I have already … Continue Reading Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
Sophia University, Japan
The facilities at Sophia University are nice, the area surrounding is lovely too. If you go on exchange for the Autumn semester at UTS (Spring in Japan), you will get … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
My Academic Life at Waseda University
Having been to Tokyo a few times in the past, I thought I knew what to expect when arriving at Waseda, located in the Shinjuku district. Streets would always be … Continue Reading My Academic Life at Waseda University
A Hectic Lifestyle in Japan
Life in Japan has definitely lived up to its expectations with the perfect balance of education in a completely different environment, and the freedom to travel throughout the week. Although … Continue Reading A Hectic Lifestyle in Japan
First Two Weeks in Tokyo…
And I’m loving it! Every day has had its challenges, from using Tokyo’s complex (but very efficient) train system or trying to navigate the local supermarkets and convenience stores with … Continue Reading First Two Weeks in Tokyo…
Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
Although it’s already been a few days since I arrived here in Osaka, Japan, I still find it hard to believe that I will be living here for the next … Continue Reading Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
Down the rabbit hole, and arriving in Tokyo, Japan
Am I really in Tokyo? I feel as if I’m stuck in a lucid dream and any day now, I will jolt awake and find myself back in my comfortable … Continue Reading Down the rabbit hole, and arriving in Tokyo, Japan
Konnichiwa from Tokyo! Sophia University, Japan
Konnichiwa from Tokyo! First week at Sophia University in Tokyo has been a whirlwind of culture shock, excitement and homesickness. My first days in Japan I had severe culture shock. … Continue Reading Konnichiwa from Tokyo! Sophia University, Japan
Sophia University, Japan
Orientation Day at Sophia University After preparing for this experience for a whole year and a half, it has finally arrived! CRUCIAL INFO – When buying anything anywhere, make sure … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Sophia University, Japan
So this is my first blog about exchange to Sophia uni. Unlike others, the Autumn semester in Japan hasn’t started yet and therefore I’m still in my own country, enjoying … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Sophia University, Japan
Many people have asked why, when they hear that I will be going to Sophia University Tokyo. I started my exchange process by knowing that I wanted to go to … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Hokkaido University of Education, Japan
The opportunity to go on exchange is one that despite only starting 2 weeks prior to now, has already presented its unique challenges and opportunities. Such opportunities include that of … Continue Reading Hokkaido University of Education, Japan
Sophia University, Japan – My first 24 hours in Tokyo
I am writing this blog post from a Starbucks cafe in downtown Tokyo, stealing their Wi-Fi and sheltering myself away from the snow. The warmth and familiarity of Starbucks has … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan – My first 24 hours in Tokyo
