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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
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
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…
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
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! 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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s March 21st and the plane is about to leave. The Sydney which was blazing hot all week has suddenly started pouring as if a calamity has struck. Maybe this … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Hello! It’s been over a month since my last post and I’ve gotten into a sense of routine I think. I attend uni three days a week, which gives me … Continue Reading Adjusting to Tokyo
So its been over a month in Japan and as I gradually got used to life in Japan, trouble struck. Perhaps its due to the overwhelming club events, or perhaps … Continue Reading Japan in a nutshell
In my first blog I wrote about my expectations and preparations for the upcoming exchange to the city of Hakodate in Japan. In this blog I will relate my experiences … Continue Reading Blog 2 – The Experience
Hectic, eventful or was it undeniably nerve-wrecking? I must say, the process and planning for my exchange program has been a bit of all of the above. My destination? All … Continue Reading My Exchange Journey
