Today is the day - In less than 4 hours, I will be aboard an American Airlines jet and on my way to Japan! I'm nervous, of course, but I'm also excited beyond what I can really describe. As it's said in Japanese, mune ga doki doki (my heart pounds)!
For those of you in the east area of Florida planning to study abroad, the Comfort Suites on Airport Road in Jacksonville is an excellent hotel for a pre-departure stay. The price is very affordable, with nice rooms and a good selection at breakfast. Most importantly, it has a free shuttle service to the airport, making travel a lot easier!
I have to cut this post short, since the shuttle will be arriving shortly, but look forward to my next post when I arrive in Japan!
Friday, August 23, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Hello, all! Welcome to Kansai Gaidai Stories, a personal blog regarding the experiences of a American student studying in Japan at Kansai Gaidai University!
The purpose of this blog is initially simple - My main purpose is to provide friends and family back home with a record of my experiences. Many posts will likely be text-only, though some will contain images, videos, etc.
The secondary purpose of this blog is to provide you, the reader, with valuable information regarding life in Japan, particularly the Hirakata-shi area in Osaka. I plan to include travel tips, information regarding the best (and, in some cases, the cheapest) attractions and restaurants, and other content intended to be of assistance to future students traveling abroad.
While this is the initial post of Kansai Gaidai Stories, my trip to Japan will actually begin on August 23. At that point, expect to find new content and stories updated on a fairly regular, and perhaps daily, basis.
Look forward to the next post, as I'll be looking forward to bringing you advice, updates, and Kansai Gaidai Stories!
The purpose of this blog is initially simple - My main purpose is to provide friends and family back home with a record of my experiences. Many posts will likely be text-only, though some will contain images, videos, etc.
The secondary purpose of this blog is to provide you, the reader, with valuable information regarding life in Japan, particularly the Hirakata-shi area in Osaka. I plan to include travel tips, information regarding the best (and, in some cases, the cheapest) attractions and restaurants, and other content intended to be of assistance to future students traveling abroad.
While this is the initial post of Kansai Gaidai Stories, my trip to Japan will actually begin on August 23. At that point, expect to find new content and stories updated on a fairly regular, and perhaps daily, basis.
Look forward to the next post, as I'll be looking forward to bringing you advice, updates, and Kansai Gaidai Stories!
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