In a world where globalization is quickly and constantly snaking its grasp around the planet, it can be easy to forget what country you’re in; in a school whose demographics are on par with America’s diversity as a country, where classes are taught in English, where technology is balancing the average alongside America, with [...]
Tag: Genshaft/Greenbaumscholarship #Fall2018
Health Abroad (Living in Akita, Pt.4)
I just got out of what was not the best week of my study abroad so far; not because of any lack of opportunities for me to engage in the topics I’ve brought up thus far- the cultural and countryside living activities- but because I was wholly unprepared for it. Japan is often- [...]
Get Around (Living in Akita, Pt 2)
Living somewhere with a deep cultural tradition and gorgeous landscape, set with solemn shrines and a unique aesthetic, is great- unless you never leave your room. Since getting here I’ve met a few (read: few) students who, after arriving here, have found its easier to commute only between their rooms and classes. They cook [...]
Life After the Namahage (Living in Akita, pt. 1)
Akita is beautiful. Not just the countryside landscape- littered with buildings of various architectural inspirations neighboring each other in stark contrast, covered in forestry, ongoing fields and seemingly never ending mountain ranges- but the culture that has developed here over thousands of years. Akita is known for its beautiful farmland and delicious fresh [...]
