So, I have been thinking about it a lot the past couple of days and I just recently decided to apply to study for a year in Japan instead of just a semester like I originally planned. So far, after what seems like a whirlwind of frantic searching (which is VERY unlike me), I’ve narrowed it down to two programs: The Associated Kyoto Program and The Japan Center of Michigan Universities.
I also just found out that the application for The Associated Kyoto Program is due on January 23rd, hence this entry’s title. I’ve been working really hard to get it done, but I know it’s going to be close no matter how hard I work.
I really hope everything works out although I’m still really unsure if I am going to go for a year or not. But, I figure that it’s always good to have the option of going as opposed to NOT having the option, right? がんばって、ね？
Jan 12, 2009, 04:05PM PST | 0 comments
I DID IT!!! it was the most amazing summer of my life!! i cannot even begin to tell you…
I became who i am today.
japan is life. AND I DID IT!!!! <3333333
Sep 21, 2008, 07:26PM PDT | 0 comments
Lol, this goal will not happen for at least another year or two. I want to do this my sophomore year of college.
Aug 29, 2008, 12:14PM PDT | 0 comments
xiehan is reflecting on the past year.
2 more weeks!
17 months ago
Just two weeks left before I leave for an 8-week summer program in Tokyo. I’m so excited!
Jun 06, 2008, 10:48AM PDT | 1 comment
whapaj6 is trying to finish several papers
After studying and living in London for about half a year, I cannot wait to travel again. Originally I wanted to study in Japan, but my initial difficulty with the language my freshman year of college has made it just a distant dream.
Apr 22, 2008, 09:05AM PDT | 0 comments
Studying abroad in Japan taught me a lot about a complex and beautiful culture. It also brought me one step closer to gaining the confidence I’ve been dreaming about since I realized I was lacking it. Yes, many memories have been made here, sooo… no regrets about this one~ ;D
And yes, it’s amazing how much Japanese you can learn in a mere semester!
Oct 16, 2007, 07:00PM PDT | 0 comments
join the army and eat soba, I thought about moving toward asian studies but anything past the language is so not interesting to me
Jul 14, 2007, 10:09PM PDT | 0 comments
izo_86 is preparing for an exam and trys not to think too much of the girl.
What you need in the world are contacts – “networking”. I’m on this right now. But of course it’s not only to gain advantages. I get involved with Japanese and the language course of the university because it means a lot of fun to me. I enjoy spending my time with the people. Today we had been invited for dinner at Prof. Tsuchi’s home. And it was a really great and pleasent evening with my teacher and the guys.
On Feb 28th a japanese fellow from Tokyo visits a friend and in march, I am attending some students from 東大 (Todai – University of Tokyo) that are going to visit Munich and Berlin. I am really looking forward to this. I think that’s passion. Great!!
Feb 09, 2007, 05:07PM PST | 0 comments
Turns out I’ll be studying in Kyoto April 2007! I’m sooo excited! But it’s conditional—I need to keep my Japanese grades at least a 3.0. .
Gotta start saving up money~
Jul 09, 2006, 04:03PM PDT | 2 cheers | 2 comments
By this time next year, I should be in Japanese III class at my uni. If I can pass it with a decent grade, I’ll get to go study at Japan for 6 months (exchange students program yadayadayada) and they’ll cover most of the expenses. Wish me luck.
May 24, 2006, 09:33AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
