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Postcard from Abroad

Postcard from Abroad

Dear Global Education Office:   Hands down, the best decision I made during my study abroad in Japan was requesting a host family. It's a risky venture: What's a more persistent problem than having roommates that you aren't a good match for? But if you are willing to dare and...

Credit: Joo-Young Chang

Major: English

Tags: Asia, Japan

Postcard from Abroad

Postcard from Abroad

Dear Global Education Office:   The frantic clicking of the shuttle, the near panic when your tour bus shoots past that one famous site, and the overwhelming desire to purchase the signature souvenir are all familiar feelings to the busy, proactive tourist. Yet, on returning from Japan, I am no...

Credit: Joo-Young Chang

Major: English

Tags: Asia, Japan

Postcard from Abroad

Postcard from Abroad

Dear Global Education Office:   Supposedly, during World War II, Kyoto was targeted for bombing but was passed over due to strong objections from Henry L. Stimson. He and his wife had spent their second honeymoon in this cultural city and the secretary of war was well aware of its...

Credit: Joo-Young Chang

Major: English

Tags: Asia, Japan

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