カテゴリー: Japan Life

Written by Audrey Online classes are nothing new right? As students, most of us are taking classes online while some of us are gradually coming back to campus. But I’m pretty sure you know how it feels like to take online classes, including the good and the bad perks. Today, I would like to share my experiences and some tips on learning a completely new language online, in particular the Japanese language. Challenging would be an understatement, but it’s still fun! Before entering TIU, I only knew hiragana and katakana. I had zero knowledge of the Japanese language, and I never watched anime or listened to J-pop music. As a […]

Written by Adrian Doing part-time jobs is common among students who study abroad. They do it to gain experience and extra cash, or to enhance their foreign language skills. The same situation happens in Japan. In Japan, part-time employment is common, where many students try to get one as a secondary income. There are also many multiple languages job-searching sites in Japan which make it easier for foreign students. As a student at TIU, I’ve experienced some kinds of “arubaito” that leave me with deep impressions. In this blog post, I will talk about the part-time job requirements in general, and my baito experience in Japan. Salary and requirements The […]

Written by Audrey Will living somewhere else make me happier?   The idea of studying abroad can be exciting yet scary, especially living in a place where the language, culture, environment are completely foreign. Despite those circumstances, some still yearn for study abroad — including myself. I grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia, and wanting to study abroad has always been my dream. Many people might think that the sole reason why people want to study abroad is that the grass is always greener on the other side, but I disagree. The reason for my dream is not a mere fantasy of a “better place”, but rather understanding the challenges that come […]