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
Sophia University, Japan
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
Adjusting to Tokyo
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
Japan in a nutshell
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
Blog 2 – The Experience
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
My Exchange Journey
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
Blog 1 – Preparation
Welcome to the first blog in which I will be recounting my preparations for my exchange to Japan and my expectations before leaving. It has been a long time in … Continue Reading Blog 1 – Preparation
Tokyo: Day 1
Hello!! It’s my first day in Japan and I think I went from ‘I really like it here’ to ‘I kind of want to go home’ in the span of … Continue Reading Tokyo: Day 1
Hello Tokyo!
Tokyo, as one of the top cities in the world, its unique Japanese culture attracts me to come here for exchange. I arrived Tokyo on 16th March. When I just … Continue Reading Hello Tokyo!
Wonderful memories of my Journey to Japan
I have already spent more than two weeks in Japan and this is my fourth visit within two years. Nevertheless, the beginning of term is next week indeed so I … Continue Reading Wonderful memories of my Journey to Japan
TOKYO, Japan
The Experience: My Journey to Japan
It has been almost two months now since arriving in Japan and it’s safe to say that I have settled in nicely – it feels very much like home now.
#GaijinLife
Japan is always the first in my bucket list among all the countries that I want to travel. Exchange to Sophia University for one semester is definitely a great opportunity … Continue Reading #GaijinLife
Arriving in Tokyo
What to expect when arrive? Residence card Once you arrive in Tokyo airport, you will be issued a residence card, which looks like the one below. Please remember to provide these … Continue Reading Arriving in Tokyo
