Oct 31, 2025 | Journals, Journals 2025-2026, News
It’s hard to believe that in a few hours I’ll be on my way to Brazil. In August, I finally got approved to reserve an appointment for a student visa — the last step before booking my flights. Even though I was reaching milestones in the process later than...
Oct 21, 2025 | Journals, Journals 2025-2026, News
It has officially been two months since I arrived in Japan, and I was supposed to write this within the first week of my arrival. So, as you can see, I might’ve been a bit busy and just a tad bit late with this journal entry. I arrived in Japan on the 16th of August,...
Sep 11, 2025 | Journals 2025-2026, News
Hi. Welcome to my first journal entry regarding my 2025-2026 Rotary Youth Exchange. It took some time, but everything has finally fallen into place. I think that’s pretty cool.My journey has been one of perseverance so far, and I’m grateful to have pushed...
Nov 30, 2023 | Journals, Journals 2023-2024, News
Welcome back to my journal. I just passed the first 3 months of my exchange, and I can tell you it has been a roller coaster so far. School has been a bit difficult because of the draft changes and since I change classes every period. I get to meet a lot of new...
Nov 27, 2023 | Journals, Journals 2023-2024, News
It’s easy to forget where you are. I still appreciate the autumn and all the countless beautiful things here. I spend a lot of my time looking out windows. It’s all routine now. There is so much perfection that I’m doubting my ability to appreciate...
Nov 11, 2023 | Journals 2023-2024, News
As you probably expected a lot has happened in my life during these past couple months. My previous journal was mostly centered around Language Camp and bonding with the other exchange students. That was certainly the highlight of my first month here and really paved...
