Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University
My exchange experience at Kwansei Gakuin University, including highlights, challenges, travel essentials, and what it’s like coming back home. Continue reading Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University
My exchange experience at Kwansei Gakuin University, including highlights, challenges, travel essentials, and what it’s like coming back home. Continue reading Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University
I was very strategic when choosing my classes to ensure I have Mondays off. A lot of my friends had the same idea so we often do day trips on that day if we don’t have homework to do. However, recently I felt like going on a solo trip to Himeji city where the most famous castle is in Japan. Continue reading Sharna’s Solo Adventure in Japan
As of me writing this, my courses for the term at UVic have ended with only my final assignments to go until I am officially finished for the term, making it weird to think about how in a little over two weeks I’ll be leaving Canada to head back to New Zealand, leaving behind the friends I have made that will continue at UVic, but I have quite a few memories with them including over the past 2 weeks. Continue reading Classes are over at UVic
Japan is obsessed with Autumn leaves. From the themed foods to all of the festivals, there is something autumn-related happening constantly. Continue reading Japan’s Autumn Leaves Obsession
Recently we had our reading break at UVic, giving us three days off classes and work, and during that time I went to Vancouver with some friends for two days, which ended up being a very hectic trip. Continue reading Travels during Reading Break
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
Since my last post, my time at UVic has become a bit more hectic with the midterm season having just ended, for 2 weeks most of us on the floor were focused mainly on studying for our midterms and completing assignments, but I still managed to find time to do some things around Victoria. Continue reading Midterms are over!
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