The Sophian Experience
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
Sophia University, Japan
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
Waseda University, Japan
The iconic statue of Shigenobu Okuma, the founder of Waseda University I had thought that my university experience at UTS was the same for every other university in the world, … Continue Reading Waseda University, Japan
Two Weeks at Mitsui & Co. Japan
This July I participated in the Mitsui Immersion Program run by Mitsui & Co., a huuuge Japanese sogo shosha (global comprehensive solution provider) with connections around the world – including … Continue Reading Two Weeks at Mitsui & Co. Japan
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
Meiji University, Japan
My name is Hannah Allum, I am in my 3rd year of the Bachelor of Management, Major in Tourism at the University of Technology Sydney. Before even starting my degree … Continue Reading Meiji University, Japan
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
First Two Weeks in Tokyo…
And I’m loving it! Every day has had its challenges, from using Tokyo’s complex (but very efficient) train system or trying to navigate the local supermarkets and convenience stores with … Continue Reading First Two Weeks in Tokyo…
A moment in Tokyo
On the 29th of January 2019, I set off for 14-hour long journey to a place I was somewhat familiar with, others teased that it was my second home. I have … Continue Reading A moment in Tokyo
Down the rabbit hole, and arriving in Tokyo, Japan
Am I really in Tokyo? I feel as if I’m stuck in a lucid dream and any day now, I will jolt awake and find myself back in my comfortable … Continue Reading Down the rabbit hole, and arriving in Tokyo, Japan
Konnichiwa from Tokyo! 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
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
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
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
Sophia University, Japan – My first 24 hours in Tokyo
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
Sophia University, Japan
It’s March 21st and the plane is about to leave. The Sydney which was blazing hot all week has suddenly started pouring as if a calamity has struck. Maybe this … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan
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