Something that I didn’t expect to experience in Japan was watching an American Football game. You heard that right, American football in Japan? Turns out it is a really big thing here with massive regional university competitions. Continue reading American Football at Kwansei Gakuin University
Japan is well known for its interesting foods. Osaka is famous for being the nation’s street food capital with many items originating from the city. Continue reading Dotonbori street food guide
Before travelling to Osaka, I knew that I would definitely be hitting up one of their most popular attractions, Universal Studio Japan. Coming from little New Zealand which only has Rainbows End as a small thrill park, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew that Universal Studios had all of these amazing worlds from your favourite fictional movies and books but I really underestimated how cool it would all be. Continue reading Universal Studios Japan
One thing you must do in Japan is take advantage of the transport system! It is incredible just how far you can go in a couple of hours on their efficient transport. Continue reading What to do in Japan
The last week or so before I left it started to set in that I was about to move so far away. Before then it did not really feel like a reality that I was about to be living so far away from home. With that aside though, I felt really excited to get moving and see new things as I was getting a bit bored at home. It was a bit stressful making sure that I had everything ready to go, but with a consistent plan and support system it all worked out. Continue reading First days in Japan
It’s been over a month that I have been in the USA. For some context, I came early to do some solo travel around the East Coast before beginning the semester. Continue reading Christy’s first month in the USA
Since this was my first time being so far away from my family, I was super anxious about leaving New Zealand and living by myself in a different country for five months. However, as nervous as I was, I was equally excited about this new exciting chapter of life. Continue reading Homesick in Bergen
After months of planning, the time is finally here to start studying overseas.
My name is Christy and I am studying for a Bachelor of Laws. Continue reading Travels before Textbooks
Madiha is studying in Norway this Trimester! Continue reading Starting a trimester at the University of Bergen
One of my highlights from my exchange was spending so much time around the snow, playing in it, seeing snow falling all around me, skating, tubing, skiing, and snowmobiling. It’s something we really don’t get in NZ so truly made living in Calgary a totally unique experience for me. Continue reading UCalgary Recap
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