Jason Dale, 3rd year, TESOL and Japanese  2019

Kokugakuin University, Shibuya, Tokyo (Japan)

 

Highs:

“Some of the festivals were absolutely incredible such as the dancing festival in Ikebukuro. Trying Kyudo, Kendo and Karate was also such a great opportunity.”

 

Challenges:

“Getting lost multiple times on the train! Once I missed the last train and had to get a £40 taxi. I also asked a waiter for some sugar instead of salt for my fries – much to his amusement!”

 

Advice to future students studying abroad:

“It’s natural that after a while of loving every little detail about the new place, you’ll have a time of disliking other things and missing home. Don’t worry it’ll pass and you’ll find a middle ground “