Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Just A Fun Video


I thought this would be a fun video to share about the people of Osaka since this is the city I will be residing in. People in Osaka are known to be more funny by goofing off and enjoying doing gags, and are much more laid back compared to other people in Japan like say Tokyo for example. This video was made to prove this point, but that doesn't always mean everyone is like this.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Kansai Packet

こんにちは!

My packet from Kansai University has finally arrived! I've been waiting all summer for this packet to arrive. The packet includes a lot of important information such a Certificate of Eligibility, Certification of Enrollment and information on when I arrive, who'll pick me up, the times I need to arrive, where I'll live, what will happen during orientation week, and so much more. The next step is to get my visa, and talk to Ayako-chan about picking me up from the airport.

To my surprise though I will not be staying at the Tsukigaoka dormitory like originally planned. Instead I'll be placed in Dormitory Ryokuchi Koen. Apparently the number of female exchange students arriving this fall will exceed the capacity of the Tsukigaoka dormitory thus me being placed in Ryokuchi Koen. The dormitory is apparently owned by a private company but is in walking distance of the campus which in all honesty will be nice to walk to school every morning. This is what was included on the information on the dormitory;
  • The room is single occupancy.
  • The room is furnished with desk, bookshelf, chair, curtain, air-conditioner, desktop light, closet, and bed. Interest access is available and included the dorm fee.
Also my meals are included with my dorm fee (except for lunch) and are from Monday-Saturday. Thus that means I'll get to go shopping for food for my lunches and Sunday meals, but I think it'll be a fun to experience. After all I'm forced to go out and try food.

But there is a plus and down side of having my own room. It'll be my own space without having to worry about, invite people over without having to worry about a roomie, and I won't make a big fool of myself in general. But at the same time I won't have a person to help me adjust as quickly to Japanese life or someone to help me with the language. And all though I may be happy about having my own room, I know I'm going to get lonely. No one to talk to or anything like that (even though both Ellie and Julie, who are from my home university, will be in the same dorm). I'll just have to see how it's like when I get there.