Kiara HinesJan 16, 20203 min3,4,8,10,12Compare this short-term study abroad experience to your undergraduate travels abroad. In what ways do your experiences differ? What have...
Kiara HinesJan 13, 20204 minWoah, we're halfway thereReflect on your transition from Kyoto to Osaka. What differences and similarities have you noticed? How has the transition impacted your...
Kiara HinesJan 11, 20203 minThis, this, or exclusive ramen pepperWith over 1600 Buddhist temples and over 400 Shinto shrines, Kyoto is said to be the best place to immerse yourself in Japanese religious...
Kiara HinesJan 10, 20203 minJames Harden, Trump, and McDonald's[Trigger warning: this blog contains potentially sensitive content regarding violence and civil unrest. Please read at your discretion.]...
Kiara HinesJan 9, 20203 minIf you didn't get lost in the subway station in Japan, did you even go? [informal post]Today, we experienced a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto. I learned that there are four principles (technically five but one is...
Kiara HinesJan 8, 20203 minHave you ever used a toilet with a heated seat?"Reflect on your own preparation for this global experience. In what areas do you feel most confident in your preparedness? In what...