How’s it going everyone? It’s been a few years since I last posted on my blog. I finished my university career and dealt with a global pandemic among other things. Now, I am a JET Program participant, ready to share my experiences with you! During my Senior Year at Chapman University, I applied for the…
March 16-21 was yet another Undergraduate Holiday at TUJ, or as I like to call it, “Spring Break.” Just like the other study abroad students, I decided to spend a couple days in Osaka, along with a day trip to Kyoto, the cultural center of Japan. I could’ve gone anywhere in Japan but I chose…
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…
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…
Monday, January 22 marks a rare event in Tokyo. That’s right, it snowed today. I was super excited throughout the day as I had never seen snowfall in my life. And out of all the places in the world where I could see snowfall, I never expected the first place to be Tokyo. This is…
The tone of this piece may come off as negative, but I just want to let you know that I am having a great time in Japan. This is what I was thinking on January 18, 2018. Thursday, January 18 marks a little over one week in Japan. My experience here thus far has been…