Hey again everyone! It’s been a bit busy preparing for YFU and NSLI-Y interviews but I am finally done. Similar to YFU, the National Security Language Initiative for Youth or NSLI-Y is a language school scholarship program to go abroad. “The U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with American Councils for International Education, awards and […]
Travel Advice
YFU Scholarship Interview
Hello everyone! I recently finished my application and completed my interview for a travel abroad program known as Youth for Understanding (YFU). They offer scholarships to many countries such as Spain, Japan, Germany, Argentia, Greece, and much more! Their Japan summer abroad programs are actually full immersion programs where you will get the experience of […]
Do’s and Don’ts of a Homestay
Whether you are a first-timer in a homestay or an experienced veteran with all shapes and sizes of homestay families, there are some basic do’s and don’ts you should know or at least review. Do’s: Do make sure to try and help with household chores. From my personal experience, I have found that in my […]
Bringing Electronics
I’m sure many of you have your giant bag of electronics, everything from your phone, iPad, laptop, or even a drawing tablet. I can pretty much assure you that you aren’t going to need all of these! Hopefully, you should be maximizing your time with your host family. Here’s my list of what electronics I […]
How to Navigate Japan’s Subways
Navigating Japan’s subway system can definitely be intimidating. From the fact that you might not be able to read the characters, to the dozens of exits that can each lead a mile away from the station, it can be challenging. Here are some basic tips and tricks for navigating the subway. If you run into […]