My name is Maia Ganley, and I am a second-year university student at The University of Waikato. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in International Languages and Cultures, specialising in Japanese, minoring in Creative Writing and Korean. Continue reading Studying Japanese in Japan
Hey! My name is Hannah, and I am a second-year Japanese language student here at Waikato University. In January 2025, I will be heading off for (hopefully) a year of study at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka, Japan. Continue reading Hannah’s Journey to Japan
I’m currently halfway through my semester abroad at Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan. While here I’ve had the opportunity to explore many of Japan’s cultural and historical sites and cities. Continue reading Exploring Kansai Japan
Hey, my name is Dylan and I am in my third and final year studying Japanese. Continue reading Off to Osaka
Only 5 more weeks of this amazing experience where I’ve met so many people and made so many memories. It’s going to be so sad saying goodbye to everyone who I’ve become so close with. Continue reading Japan OE coming to an end
Only a week into my semester exchange and I’ve experienced so much already. I do visit Japan to see family members, so it’s a good chance for me to experience Japan from a different perspective. Continue reading Arriving in Osaka, Japan
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