“I am filled with gratitude for my nice flatmates everyday” Minami from Okayama University, Japan, on her time at UEA.

I am an exchange student from Okayama University in Japan and am currently studying at the UEA. To tell you the truth, this is my second time abroad and this is the first time I’ve lived and studied in another country by myself. I was a little bit nervous before arriving, but I also looked forward to my new life at…

Meet the FCO Brand Ambassador – Emma Watkins

Travelling is an incredible concept. The idea that you can up sticks, move yourself to an unknown culture and immerse yourself in two days, two weeks or even two months of unadulterated learning is fantastic. It’s something we often take for granted. The fact that we have the ability to physically and financially travel, to…

“I will always remember my wonderful days at UEA.” Saki from Japan

Hi, my name is Saki Shimada. I’m from Japan and studied at UEA for two semesters last year in the School of Biological Sciences. My university in Japan did not have any exchange programs with UEA and I did not know anybody there, so I could not imagine what my life at UEA would be like….

“We can all learn from each other a little more by understanding the world through different eyes” Viveka at the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan

I’m constantly shocked to witness the brutal honesty, politeness, and concern for others in Japanese society whilst I am studying at the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan. These are but a few examples; One day coming home on a train, I witnessed a group of young tomboyish girls, all with short hair and snap-backs…

“I feel adamant to make the most of my time here” Natalie at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan

I had known for a while that I wanted to study Japanese at University – and for years eagerly anticipated the time that I’d actually be able to go! Sometimes I have to stop and think…I am here!! I’m one of the first students at UEA to do a year abroad in Japan, and it’s…

“I couldn’t imagine my year abroad being anywhere else” Camilla at Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan

Doing a language degree, you always know that you are working your way towards your year abroad. It’s always there, hidden and looming in the background, until suddenly you’ve finished your second year exams and you realise you have 7 weeks to sort your life out before you fly away… For all of us studying Japanese…