Culture is the shared way of life of a group of people. It encompasses beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and knowledge, as well as tangible elements such as language, art, and … [Read more...]
Joshua in Japan (Blog 2)
Now that I’ve been in Japan for a little while, I’ve started noticing how being away from home changes the way I see myself and my habits. Ironically, even though I attended … [Read more...]
Joshua in Japan (Blog 1)
Hello, my name is Joshua Thrower, and I am a graduate student in Computer Science at Arkansas Tech University. I originally became interested in Japanese because of my brother. … [Read more...]
Frida Blog #8: Upon Returning
The main hard skill I learned while away was conversational proficiency in Japanese. Although I am not exceptionally fluent, I was able to navigate most days without the need of a … [Read more...]
Frida Blog #7
My favorite sight at Nagoya University of Foreign studies was something that I saw everyday once I woke up. The sunrise that peaked over the university building was always the best … [Read more...]
Frida Blog #1: Thoughts Before I Left
Hello, my name is Frida Martinez, and I am a senior at Arkansas Tech University, majoring in Environmental Science with an interest in languages. I am a first-generation Mexican, … [Read more...]
Frida Blog #2: First Impressions
When I arrived at Tokyo Haneda Airport, the first major scene I recall was the multiple queues and various machines people were standing in front of. Since I had filled out my … [Read more...]
Frida Blog #3: While In Country
With a 15-hour time difference and over 10,000 kilometers of distance between my family and me, this overall experience has revealed two significant things about me. The first is … [Read more...]
Rebecah Blog #5: I Like Japanese Food
I am the pickiest eater ever. Just ask my grandparents. According to them I “have the taste buds of a five-year-old”. One of my major fears about studying here in Japan was the … [Read more...]
Rebecah Blog #4: My Four Day Weekends
I deliberately scheduled my classes so that I would have a four-day weekend. Here at Nagoya University for Foreign Studies (NUFS) international students have Friday off so they can … [Read more...]