{"id":11483,"date":"2025-09-19T15:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T05:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/?p=11483"},"modified":"2025-09-19T15:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T05:14:01","slug":"my-unforgettable-year-aboard-challenging-myself-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2025\/09\/19\/my-unforgettable-year-aboard-challenging-myself-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"My Unforgettable Year Aboard &#8211; Challenging Myself in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Joseph \u2013 Ritsumeikan University &#8211; Japan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Semester 2, 2024 \u2013 Semester 1, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Bachelor of Business &#8211; International<\/h4>\n<h4>Introduction<\/h4>\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Joe Lazzarini. I\u2019m a 4th-year International Business student, and I recently finished a year-long exchange at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. My degree requires two semesters abroad, so I always knew I\u2019d spend about a year overseas. But it wasn\u2019t until the end of my second year that I knew Japan was where I wanted to go.<\/p>\n<h4>Why I Went on Exchange<\/h4>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a deep personal connection to a country to go on exchange, but you do need some motivation. For me, it came from my love of learning about other cultures and meeting people from different backgrounds.<br \/>\nAnother reason was that life in Brisbane had started to feel repetitive\u2014I needed something fresh and challenging. Japan gave me exactly that. I met incredible people, learned so much, and experienced something far richer than just a holiday or reading about a culture from home.<\/p>\n<h4>Adjusting to Life in Kyoto<\/h4>\n<p>Before I left, I had only studied Japanese for about a month, so I basically arrived with zero language skills. Ordering food or asking for directions was intimidating at first. But with Japanese classes at Ritsumeikan and daily practice with friends, I slowly built-up confidence.<br \/>\nBy the end of the year, I\u2019d reached roughly an N4 level, able to hold basic conversations and manage day-to-day life without overthinking. While you can get by in Japan without Japanese, learning the language made everything more meaningful. Even knowing just the basics help you connect more deeply with people and the culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11486\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_3454-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_3454-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_3454.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Dorm Life and Classes<\/h4>\n<p>I was placed in my first-choice dorm, Taishogun, about a 20-minute walk or 7\u20138-minute bike ride from campus. The dorm was mostly international students, with a few Japanese \u201cResident Mentors\u201d who helped us with paperwork and settling in.<br \/>\nAs it was my first time living away from home, the dorm was perfect. It felt comfortable, social, and gave me plenty of freedom. I made close friends quickly, and together we\u2019d rent cars or use Japan\u2019s amazing public transport to explore parts of Japan that tourists often miss.<br \/>\nAcademically, most of my classes were Japanese language courses, with a few English electives to meet my credit requirements. One tip: if you\u2019re planning to take Japanese classes, check the course list from the previous year (make sure it\u2019s the same semester you\u2019re entering \u2013 either spring or fall semester). Language courses can clash with English-taught ones, so planning ahead helps. Also, side note \u2013 Ritsumeikan has a 60% pass rate! (not sure about other Japanese universities though).<br \/>\nThe biggest surprise was how much the class schedule felt like high school. I had 11 classes per week, Monday to Friday, each running 95 minutes, with a lunch break from 12:20 to 1:10pm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11485\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_1865-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_1865-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_1865.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Final Tips for Exchange<\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot I could share, but here are a few things I\u2019d tell anyone heading on exchange, whether to Japan or elsewhere:<br \/>\n\u2022 Don\u2019t think of it as just a long holiday\u2014go in prepared for challenges as well as fun.<br \/>\n\u2022 The stressful moments, especially early on, pass quickly compared to the overall experience.<br \/>\n\u2022 Make the most of each day, but don\u2019t feel bad about kicking back every now and again and not doing something exciting!<br \/>\n\u2022 By the end, the little stresses will seem insignificant compared to everything you\u2019ve gained.<br \/>\nFor me, exchange was truly once in a lifetime: living overseas, making lifelong friends, and growing in ways I never could have if I\u2019d stayed in Brisbane.<\/p>\n<h4>Reflections After Returning Home<\/h4>\n<p>Coming back from Kyoto, I don\u2019t feel like I lost anything, but I gained so much. The experience only happened because I pushed myself out of my comfort zone.<br \/>\nAt first, life in Japan was intimidating. But it taught me patience, resilience, and curiosity. My exchange wasn\u2019t just about stories or memories, it gave me skills I can use in my career: building connections, understanding people, and adapting to new situations.<br \/>\nI also learned practical lessons. Living independently required far less than I thought, and I discovered I was much more capable than I\u2019d believed. Most importantly, Japan taught me it\u2019s okay to feel uncertain, and that things don\u2019t have to be perfect\u2014because in the end, it will all be alright.<br \/>\nAbove all, I grew as a person \u2013 and so will you! Exchange showed me that openness and respect for other cultures builds true understanding. That lesson, more than anything, is what I\u2019ll carry with me long after my year abroad.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Find out more on how you can apply:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au\/group\/student\/student-life\/student-exchange\/how-to-apply\/check-your-eligibility\">Student Exchange<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joseph \u2013 Ritsumeikan University &#8211; Japan Semester 2, 2024 \u2013 Semester 1, 2025 Bachelor of Business &#8211; International Introduction Hi, I\u2019m Joe Lazzarini. I\u2019m a 4th-year International Business student, and I recently finished a year-long exchange at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. 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