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Jackie: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan \u2013 Semester 1, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

At KGU you have three accommodation options; you can apply for a homestay, apply to live in a dorm or you can find your own options. I chose to live in a dorm because I had never lived independently before. I had always wondered what on campus living was like and it was well worth it. I made close friends with the other girls I lived with and it was a nice area to be in. It wasn\u2019t too far from school or a grocery store or the bus.\"jackie_4\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The highlight of exchange in Japan was the amazingly rich and diverse culture. One day I would be in Osaka (which is known in Japan for being the life of the party) exploring all the weird and quirky things. The next day I would be in Kyoto exploring the incredibly significant and important government building, learning about all of Japans history from my friends who are smarter than me and staring in awe at the Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) wondering how a flower could be so beautiful. (Side note: also the food was amazing. My friends and I still message each other about how much we miss Udon and Sashimi).\"jackie_3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My exchange was amazing and if I could do it again or go back and extend my trip I would. I learnt so much about myself and other cultures, which I would never have known otherwise. I can\u2019t recommend Japan enough as a host country. I feel like I have seen so much of Japan because of my exchange and for that I will be forever grateful.<\/p>\n

Interested in going on a QUT Student Exchange? Learn more here<\/a>. Or drop in and see our exchange ambassadors at Gardens Point in\u00a0A Block.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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