From student council to the classroom to the streets of Tokyo I did everything and anything in Japan that I could. A trait that I have developed during my time here is independence and problem solving. When you are in another country, even if you are with a group of people, there are so many…
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Adaptation: Cross Cultural Exchange in Japan
Deep culture in Japan: Strengths and Weaknesses Something I really resonate with here is Japan’s emphasis on social harmony. Everyone here is acutely aware of their impact on other people and goes out of their way to make sure that they are not bothering other people. You’ll notice this especially on the trains. You would…
First Impressions of Dublin
I have officially been in Dublin for a week and a half, and it is safe to say that it is already starting to feel like home! My program focuses on History, Politics, and Social Change, where I am taking both a literature course and a film course. I was particularly drawn to these and…
Shiomi, my Home for now: Balancing fun and work
私の近所 My neighborhood I am living in a neighborhood of Tokyo called Shiomi. It’s right next to the train station so I have easy access to the whole city. I have a system where I focus fully on my studies Sunday to Thursday afternoon then use the rest of the weekend to explore Japan and…
Studying Abroad in Dublin
Hi! My name is Kira Gulko, and I am originally from Philadelphia. I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business and a certificate in Corporate and Community Relations. In the future, I am hoping to pursue industrial-organizational psychology. During my time at Pitt, I’ve been…
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