Author Archives: Sunja
Importance of a “melting pot”
We are learning to shop by smell and what little we know of cooking at home. There is no relying on easy solution mac n’ cheese. Most of us are experimenting, popping whatever sounds good into a pot and hoping it turns out edible. Personally, I am 3-2, and barely wining against the mysterious Japanese food.
Read MoreFirst Day of Classes
I have been living in Japan for one week now, and I can safely say I know my way to campus–shortcuts included! Which, unfortunately, is a great accomplishment as of late. Maybe Japan just has a unique way of making people forgetful, or my brain is on such an overload that I can’t even remember […]
Read MoreGetting from A to B
As I am counting my money at an early stop, trying to find 220 yen for the ride, the bus suddenly jerks forward. Unprepared, and with a handful of change, I go toppling backward into someone’s lap. All around me people want to know if I am all right, and it is to some relief that I realize the guy I fell into is not Japanese.
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First Impressions
I thought I would be prepared, but being unable to decide if the carton I’m holding is milk or some strange yogurt (or none of the above), I obviously have a long way to go.
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Preparing for Lift-off
Traveling abroad can be a stressful experience, especially if you are traveling alone. After successfully (without dying) making it to Japan on my own, I have a few tips and tricks to those of you thinking about studying abroad in the near future.
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