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Swinging on a swing on the side of the Pichincha volcano which overlooks Quito, Ecuador

Preparing to be a Stranger in a (Semi) Familiar Land

Posted on: July 24, 2019 Last updated on: July 23, 2019 Written by: cassandra Comments: 0
Ever since I was a little girl I always claimed that “the sea is nice and all but I am going to live near the mountains.” I also always spoke of “going back” to Chile – the country both my…
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Emi, holding an umbrella, standing in front of the University of Tokyo entrance gate.

Exchange Academics: What’s Different?

Posted on: March 14, 2019 Last updated on: March 14, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 2
With social media, it’s easy to forget all about the “study” in “study abroad”! As a student on exchange, you’ll much sooner find me Instagramming a museum or a lunch out than my latest homework assignment. I’m sure other students…
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Exchange Experiences: Learning about Japanese Culture

Posted on: March 7, 2019 Last updated on: March 14, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
Culture shock is an infamous aspect of the exchange experience. It’s no secret that living abroad can bring on homesickness, but it also presents a chance to learn about another culture, first-hand. Being half-Japanese, I didn’t experience culture shock, but…
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A real-life deer!

Going Abroad While Abroad

Posted on: February 28, 2019 Last updated on: February 28, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 2
When I tell people that I’m on an exchange, I often get the question: “Have you done any traveling?” I always find this question surprising! To me, studying abroad is traveling in and of itself. Nonetheless, I understand why it’s…
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Cars headed down a busy highway in Shibuya.

Why I Almost Didn’t Go on Exchange

Posted on: February 21, 2019 Last updated on: February 21, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
From mouth-watering food to New Year’s celebrations, going on exchange to Tokyo has been one of the best experiences of my undergraduate career. With all the joys I’ve blogged about, it may be hard to believe that just a year…
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Christmas lights lining trees down a long street.

Celebrating the Holidays Abroad #JoyAtUofT

Posted on: February 15, 2019 Last updated on: February 15, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
When I hear the word “joy,” the first thing I think of is the holiday season. This week for #JoyAtUofT, I’d like to share how I spent the “the most wonderful time of the year” abroad. While being on exchange…
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Sunny day on UTokyo campus in the early morning.

Surviving Exam Season: Japan Edition

Posted on: February 7, 2019 Last updated on: February 7, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
On January 28th at 10:00 PM JST, I jumped for joy and started playing “Freedom! ‘90” on full blast. At this moment, I submitted the final assignment of my first semester at the University of Tokyo. Due to the different…
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Moving On and Getting Over

Posted on: January 18, 2019 Last updated on: January 18, 2019 Written by: RachelC Comments: 0
In artist John Mayer’s hit song, “Moving on and getting over, are not the same it seems to me…I’ve got to get over,” Mr. Mayer makes transitions sound romantic and melodious. But his lyrics fail to touch on the difficulties…
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A photo of trees lining a pathway, and leaves on the ground at the UTokyo campus.

When in Rome, do as Romans do

Posted on: December 7, 2018 Last updated on: December 7, 2018 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
Whether it’s a favourite brand of facewash or a go-to morning breakfast, everyone has their ritual daily comforts. In preparation for my year abroad, I didn’t hesitate to load my suitcase full of favourite things from home. While packing up,…
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Broiled tuna head on a plate on a table surrounded by other small dishes.

“Only” a Year: Making the Most of My Time Abroad

Posted on: November 22, 2018 Last updated on: February 7, 2019 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
When I first told my Grandma the details of my exchange to Tokyo, she exclaimed “Only a year? That’s too short!” Her reaction surprised me. A full year? I thought, if anything, that’s a bit long. But in retrospect, my…
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