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In Japan, I found myself undone, piece by piece, not by the city’s skyline on its endless rows of temples, but by something older, quieter: its history. Living here uncovered so much truth and knowledge of how this country had been stitched together with the threads of all it had lost.
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My time at Sophia university has so far been the most valuable experience of my adult life. Firstly, it is an international university and is very English friendly. This may … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan – Global Exchange
Unlike many global exchange students, my journey to Sophia University in Tokyo was not one I had originally envisioned. Initially set on completing a full year’s study abroad in Beijing, … Continue Reading Navigating Adventure and Academics in Tokyo: Sophia University
My first week in Japan was daunting and overwhelming. Entering and experiencing a level of culture shock that I didn’t know was possible, took me over. I had to spend … Continue Reading Fine tea and traditional comedy sketches in Japan
Initially, I have been contemplating about doing an exchange to Japan and have made the decision not to. During my final year I have decided that I would like to … Continue Reading Neon nightlife with Sophia
こんにちは！Hello, I’m Asa, and I’m studying Product Design & International Studies at UTS. I’m currently 4 weeks into global exchange at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan! Getting here was quite … Continue Reading Studying abroad in Tokyo: Sophia University
So I’ve been gradually adjusting my life here in Japan and so far, I think I’m finally getting out of that holiday mood and into study mode. My grades thank … Continue Reading The Sophian Experience
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa My name is Jaewon Jung. I am a penultimate year Bachelor of Business student, majoring in Finance. I am currently undertaking my exchange program at Sophia … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Finally, after a grueling few months of administrative work, filling in documents, subject approval and preparation, I set off and arrived in Japan on April 1st ready for my year … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
The facilities at Sophia University are nice, the area surrounding is lovely too. If you go on exchange for the Autumn semester at UTS (Spring in Japan), you will get … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Konnichiwa from Tokyo! First week at Sophia University in Tokyo has been a whirlwind of culture shock, excitement and homesickness. My first days in Japan I had severe culture shock. … Continue Reading Konnichiwa from Tokyo! Sophia University, Japan
Orientation Day at Sophia University After preparing for this experience for a whole year and a half, it has finally arrived! CRUCIAL INFO – When buying anything anywhere, make sure … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
So this is my first blog about exchange to Sophia uni. Unlike others, the Autumn semester in Japan hasn’t started yet and therefore I’m still in my own country, enjoying … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
Many people have asked why, when they hear that I will be going to Sophia University Tokyo. I started my exchange process by knowing that I wanted to go to … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
I am writing this blog post from a Starbucks cafe in downtown Tokyo, stealing their Wi-Fi and sheltering myself away from the snow. The warmth and familiarity of Starbucks has … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan – My first 24 hours in Tokyo
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