How to Transfer Money Between Japan and the United States
When you’re a JET, you may need to transfer money between Japan and the United States. This post breaks down how best to do so easily.
How To Reschedule Package Deliveries In Japan
Uh-oh, you come home from work to a re-delivery slip. Don’t threat, here’s how to reschedule package deliveries in Japan!
How To Find Medical Care In Japan
When you’re a JET, you will interact with the Japanese Healthcare System at least once. This post will guide you through the steps to get started.
Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Entering Japan
If you’re smart, you will have done some research on some essential items before entering Japan. If you’re either too overwhelmed or like learning from idiots, then this post is right for you! This post is going to cover three aspects about living in Japan that I wish I had been more prepared for so,…
Types of People You Will Meet at TUJ
TUJ is a relatively small yet highly diverse campus, featuring students from different countries, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. In a day and age where college campuses across the country are pushing for even greater diversity, TUJ manages to pull it off, including diversity of thought. Throughout my experience at TUJ, I ended up with…
Academic Life: TUJ vs. Chapman
Back in November of 2017, I sent out an email to all 91 study abroad students in an attempt to get to know some people before landing in Tokyo. All I can say is it was a success. During my short email exchanges with students from across the United States (mostly from Pennsylvania), two of…
How To Converse in Japanese, Or At Least Pretend You Know What You’re Doing
According to the Foreign Service Institute, Japanese is one of the hardest languages for native English speakers to learn. Requiring an average of 88 weeks to achieve speaking and reading proficiency (source), you’re not going to master it overnight. While you’re in Japan, you’re going to need to know some basic Japanese. Sometimes, you may…
How To Obtain Your Japan Visa: Painless Edition
NOTE: This guide is intended for Chapman University students who plan on studying abroad at Temple University, Japan Campus. I also provide specific information applicable to the Japanese Consulate in Los Angeles. Check with your nearest Consulate for proper procedures. The pre-departure process gets overwhelming at times. I know because I was once in your…