as written by Melissa Kartini
I have next to no exposure to natural disasters of any kind. Thus, you can imagine my anxiety when I decided to study in Japan–one of the most natural disaster-ridden countries in the world. In my half-year stay here alone, I’ve already experienced a handful of earthquakes (waking up to what felt like a swaying …
Since I’ve been studying at a Japanese language school in Tokyo for about half a year now, I thought that it was about time to write about it. At first, I wasn’t exactly feeling this particular topic, but I suddenly realized that this might be something that more people would want to learn about. After …
At first, I was a bit hesitant to make a post about this, but as I gave more thought into the matter, I realized that I have in fact traveled with many people over the years. A lot more than I initially thought. And it was through these travels that I had learned quite a …
When it comes to studying abroad, we all know about the usual challenges that comes with it. You know, about how it’s tough to be away from loved ones, especially when a major event like death occurs, or how distance causes certain relationships to drift apart. Though rewarding, the experience of studying abroad is not …
Sometimes, no matter how much you prepare yourself before a big move (especially out of the country), there will be something you wish you had brought along. That something could be as ordinary as your favourite snack, or as important as a certain type of document. At times, you never really know what it is …
This particular post was made with Malaysians in mind, but if you’re from another country, this might still be of help to you. The reason I mentioned nationality is because the student visa application process is different depending on the country you’re from. It could be easier, it could more difficult, it all depends. I …
Granted, Japan is growing in popularity in terms of travel, study and immigration, but for Malaysians, it is most definitely an unconventional move. When it comes to studying and living abroad, the majority of Malaysians dream of going to Australia, the United Kingdom or New Zealand. Definitely not Japan. Don’t get me wrong. Most Malaysians …