Li-En – Kanda University of International Studies, Japan Semester 1, 2019 Bachelor of Creative Industries The KUIS campus in cherry blossom season was beautiful. The KUIS buildings were a mixture of old and new. The older buildings had a classic feeling to them and the newer buildings were…
Dreams come true: my exchange to Kyoto
Chen Lang (Joyce) – Ritsumeikan University, Japan Semester 1, 2019 Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) (Honours) So it’s a bit of a childhood dream to go on exchange in Japan and study Japanese. Using the elective credits that I had with my architectural course, I was grateful to…
Time Of My Life In Nagoya
Christina Z., Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Law (Honours) Meijo University, Japan (Semester 2, 2018) I never thought in my entire life that I would ever do karaoke. Before my exchange I was quite shy; a little quiet around people I didn’t know. Don’t get me wrong,…
Learning Japanese language and culture in Tokyo
Joshua C., Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments Meiji University Winter Japanese Language Program (February 2019) Hi there! My name is Joshua Crowley and I am in my 4th year at QUT Studying a Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Design) / Bachelor of…
Studying and Travelling in Japan
Hello again, Instead of discussing general things about Japan this entry I thought I would detail specifically what studying and travelling within Japan is like. So, this entry will be more interesting to those who want to know more about these two aspects of Japan. I must admit…
My Japan Travel Blog – Adjustment and Immersion
Andy Wong Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Meiji University, Japan (Semester 2, 2018) Upon arriving at my dormitory in the Izumi International House, I was most excited to make new friends from all over the world. I’ve been able to meet lovely people from Spain, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Korea,…
Dormitory Life in Japan
久しぶり(hisashiburi). Or in English, it’s been a while. Semester one is long over and somehow, today Semester 2 officially begins of my study abroad here in Tokyo, Japan. It is hard to believe that I’m at the half-way point in my exchange, it feels like so much has…
Excited would be an Understatement (Preparing for Exchange)
Hello everyone, My name is Fraser and I am currently a third year Law/Justice student who is a little bit too excited (and undoubtedly very nervous) about his upcoming exchange to Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. During my semester abroad I will be studying Japanese full-time – which…
Day in the Life of a Japanese University Student (Rikkyo)
It has been just a little under 6 weeks since I embarked on my year long journey to Tokyo, where I am currently studying at the incredibly beautiful Rikkyo University. In the short time I have been here (which seems to have passed in the blink of an…
Preparing for a year abroad
Hi! My name is Tara, I’m currently in my second year of a bachelor in business, majoring in International Business & minoring in Japanese. Tomorrow I will land in Tokyo, Japan & will soon begin my exchange at Rikkyo University. As someone who has dreamt of going on…