The program had already ended for several days and I still feel like it being a dream that would be my best and most valuable memory forever. I made a lot of Japanese friends and they are very friendly and helpful. There were all kinds of parties and events that kept us engage socially. We…
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A Deep View of Japan
Before I departed for the Pitt in Japan Program, I know that I want to enhance my Japanese language skills and practice more in Japan. Also, with the fact that they are the developed country and I’m the business student, I’m really curious about how they manage their country in the business angel. Japanese culture…
Getting into the Japanese Culture
3 weeks have been passed by now and I had so many good experiences and memories from the past 3 weeks. However, one of experience from last week was kind of scary because we had a 6.1 magnitude earthquake and our girl’s dorm was at the epicenter of the earthquake. So we all felt that…
Starting Experience in Kansai
It has been a week since I arrived in Japan, Kansai. At the day we arrived, the teacher from our school, Konan University, were there to pick us up. They are really nice and friendly. There were also two japanese students who went to meet us and accompanied us back to our dorm. So, we…
From Pittsburgh To Japan
Hello! I’m Zhiyun Qi and my English name is Verina. I’m from China and I’m currently in the business school. My major is Global Management and I’m also minoring in Japanese to accompany with my major. I wasn’t quite sure about what I’m going to major at my freshman year. So I took a lot…
How it Feels to be Home
After my 14 hour flight behind a crying baby, I was SO relieved to finally come home. I absolutely loved my time abroad but towards the end, I surprised myself by actually wanting to be in Beaver County, PA. I got exactly what I asked for; to be surrounded by a whole new culture. But…
Puffer Fish, Monkeys, and Deer
Somehow, my time in Japan has run short. With only three days left until my program ends, I’ve been reflecting on the things I’ve seen, done, and eaten. I never expected to get so much done in only 5 weeks, but I truly feel that this program has allowed me to have an immersive and authentic…
Jetlagged in Japan
Hoping to save myself some money, I chose to fly alone (for my first time leaving the country, by the way) on a flight had two layovers including a 15 hour stop in Shanghai. During my stay in China, I was lucky enough to have a friend from Pitt who currently lives in Shanghai pick…
Pitt in Japan: Meet Eliza
今日は Hi guys! My name is Eliza Talvola and I’m an upcoming junior majoring in Marketing at the University of Pittsburgh! I am pursuing minors in Studio Arts and Japanese and a certificate in Digital Media and this summer I will be studying abroad in Kobe, Japan. I grew up just 40 minutes outside of…
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