Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Going to Japan!
Just got word today from my Study Abroad advisor that I am good to go! Now...gotta pack up my house and continue to brush up on my questionable Japanese language skills...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
In Limbo
Due to the catastrophic and tragic events that have been occuring ever since the 9.0 quake and tsunami hit in Japan, my trip may be over before it even begins. As of now, it looks like I will be able to go. (I really hope I don't have to eat my words).While my problems are dwarfed by the tragedies occurring in Japan, my situation merely serves as an example of how far reaching this disaster is.
One of my best friends, Sean, was set to go to APU in southern Japan through the California State University program, however the UC/CSU system cancelled their program in wake of the Japanese situation. Sean, myself, and the hundreds of other students set to go to Japan this semester have not taken any classes here in the US this Spring semester because the Japanese semester starts in April. Therefore, if we do not go, we will all have missed an entire semester of classes putting our graduation date back even further. Hopefully the situation in Japan will continue to improve for everyone's sake and things will carry forward as planned.
I will keep you posted!
One of my best friends, Sean, was set to go to APU in southern Japan through the California State University program, however the UC/CSU system cancelled their program in wake of the Japanese situation. Sean, myself, and the hundreds of other students set to go to Japan this semester have not taken any classes here in the US this Spring semester because the Japanese semester starts in April. Therefore, if we do not go, we will all have missed an entire semester of classes putting our graduation date back even further. Hopefully the situation in Japan will continue to improve for everyone's sake and things will carry forward as planned.
I will keep you posted!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The First Post for my blog "Lost in a Gaijin's Translation"
Hello and welcome to my blog entitled...well you already know what the title is. Anyways, for those unfamiliar with the Japanese word,"Gaijin," it is defined as "foreigner." Lo and behold, that is exactly what I will be upon my arrival to the bright lights of Tokyo in March!
This blog will document my experiences in Japan as I spend a semester abroad at Sophia University via University of Hawaii at Manoa. I'll share occurrences of my various cultural interactions and run-ins with the infamous "culture shock." There are sure to be moments of excitement, revelation, loneliness and embarrassment. And yes, there will be a lot of hot and steamy...Japanese cuisine.
Words cannot express how thrilled I am to be able to continue my collegiate studies in Japan, the home of my ancestors (well half of them at least. Perhaps I'll go to China next year?). I welcome you to join me on this journey, just don't get "Lost in a Gaijin's Translation!" ba dum tss!
Til next time, jaa mata!
This blog will document my experiences in Japan as I spend a semester abroad at Sophia University via University of Hawaii at Manoa. I'll share occurrences of my various cultural interactions and run-ins with the infamous "culture shock." There are sure to be moments of excitement, revelation, loneliness and embarrassment. And yes, there will be a lot of hot and steamy...Japanese cuisine.
Words cannot express how thrilled I am to be able to continue my collegiate studies in Japan, the home of my ancestors (well half of them at least. Perhaps I'll go to China next year?). I welcome you to join me on this journey, just don't get "Lost in a Gaijin's Translation!" ba dum tss!
Til next time, jaa mata!
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