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A soulful journey
In a world teeming with nearly 8 billion people, it’s easy to feel lost and disoriented. We spend our lives searching for meaning amidst vague symbols and attempting to discover…
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Capturing the unforgettable in Japan
On the second day of my adventure in Tokyo, I ran out of storage on my phone. Oli found Totoro. Photo by Maurice Epps. I’ve never been an avid photographer,…
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Confirmation that time flies by when having fun
I consider myself an outgoing person, but I was fully prepared to isolate myself for this trip. My worst fear was that no one would laugh at my jokes. If…
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Japan: skills, friends and experiences
If you would have told me this time last year that I was going to have traveled to Japan before my next year of college, I probably would have laughed.…
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How I found my way back to reality in Japan: a traveler’s memoir
I signed up for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication study abroad program in Japan having no idea what opportunities would arise for my future self. I have not…
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A thousand pictures for a million words
As I sit in a coffee shop surrounded by peers trying to start this essay, I realize that I don't really know how to encapsulate my feelings about this trip.…
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Living, laughing and learning in Japan
Before this trip, I didn’t put much thought into Japan itself. I knew that we would be seeing some breathtaking sights, eating good food and trying new things, but I…
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Dreaming of Japan
The last time I did something for the first time Being part of a study abroad program in Japan was a dream come true for me. Ever since high school,…
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Inner peace for my inner child
My life has been changed by this study abroad experience— and my inner child is happy.
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Glowing and growing in Japan: an ode
I always knew that I wanted to study abroad. As I neared my graduation date, however, I had accepted the fact that this opportunity had passed me by. While it…
