USC student Ellie McLaren studying overseas at Ritsumeikan University in Japan

My name is Ellie McLaren, I have just completed my six-month program learning Japanese at Ritsumeikan University, Kinugasa Campus. I had the opportunity to learn Japanese through the IJL track (Intensive Japanese Language) whilst studying archaeology and heritage. I wanted to be in Kyoto to explore Kansai and be able to study world heritage sites …

Ellie Uchida from Japan (GCS Group Australia – Brisbane) studying EAP2 at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi everyone, my name is Ellie and I am an exchange student from Japan! I started at USC Sunshine Coast in May 2019 to take EAP2(English Academic Purpose program) before the semester which I needed to complete in order to take undergraduate courses, followed by one semester abroad after EAP2. I found out about USC …

USC student Luke Booker studying overseas at Akita International University in Japan

Hi! My name’s Luke and I’m a third-year student studying a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management). Having just experienced a semester abroad in Japan, there are lots of amazing things to share! I remember hearing about the Study Overseas program and instantly deciding it was an opportunity too good to miss. I chose Japan …

Takumi Matsukura from Japan (GCS Group Australia) studying a Bachelor of Animal Ecology at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi, my name is Takumi from Japan. My agency is GCS Group Australia, and I am full time student studying a Bachelor of Animal Ecology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).  I chose this University because, of its affordable price (compared to other countries) and it allows me to study animal ecology in …

Mirin Sato from Japan (GCS Group Australia) studying a Bachelor of Animal Ecology at USC Sunshine Coast

Konnichiwa, my name is Mirin Sato, and I am from Japan. I am doing a Bachelor of Animal Ecology here at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). I would like to apologise in advance for my poor writing (haha, it's very Japanese style). I just graduated from a Japanese High School in March this …

USC student Timothy Gill studying overseas at at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan

  My name is Tim, I am currently studying at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan.  Studying overseas has been an eye-opening experience, and I have been able to delve into the language and culture in a way I couldn't experience anywhere else. A simple bike ride or walk to the university allows me to see …

USC student Samuel Morrison studying overseas at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan

As part of my International Studies degree at USC, I was lucky enough to be able to spend a full year at Doshisha University in the beautiful and historic city of Kyoto, Japan. During the past two semesters, I have been able to take daily Japanese classes, as well as select interesting and relevant electives …

USC Student Abbi McClean studying overseas at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) in Japan

Hi everyone! My name is Abbi McClean and I am currently studying Japanese language and culture at one of USC’s partner institutions – Nagoya University of Foreign Studies or NUFS (名古屋外語大学). NUFS is in the city of Nisshin which is kind of on the outskirts of the main Nagoya hub and I love it this …

USC student Jedd Wilson studying Japanese at Doshisha University in Japan

Hello! My name is Jedd and I am currently studying the Japanese language at our partner institution  同志社大学 (Doshisha University). From the moment I landed in Japan I immediately knew this was a country that will be very different from Australia. I took a shuttle bus from the airport through Osaka to Kyoto. I arrived …

Nicole Watson, studying overseas at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) in Japan

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am currently participating in the Study Overseas Semester Program 2018 in Nagoya Japan. For the past eight years I have had a dream to study in a foreign country – more specifically Japan. During my earlier high school years, I developed a passion for many different kinds of …

Jake Morril studying overseas at Doshisha University in Japan

Before coming to Japan I was still on the fence about studying overseas and had made a plan to leave later, however I came into contact with Ben, another student at USC, and he told me about his experiences in Japan and studying at Doshisha University. After hearing his story I immediately went to the …

Brandon Cester Studying Overseas in Kyushu, Japan

Hello, my name is Brandon and I am currently studying abroad in Japan for Semester 2 2017 and semester 1 2018! My time here so far has been the best experience of my life. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to study part of my degree in a different country. I have seen …

Minami from USC Studying Overseas at Doshisha University

Studying at the Doshisha University has been a semi-dream that I aspired towards when entering the University of Sunshine Coast. I heard many stories from my brother and my friends about the lifestyle in Japan, and on arrival, I have to admit it is opposite from Australia.  The first month, I was fascinated in exploring …

Tyler Studying Overseas at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

  Having been to japan 3 years prior to travelling overseas with our university, i had a lot that i expected of japan, and the culture that went with it. but i of course knew that nothing would be what i expected even if i have experienced the culture before. Travelling from USC to NUFS …

Ashley Gundlach studying overseas at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies in Japan

Coming to Japan has been a dream I've had since I began studying Japanese in high school. From using a Japanese keyboard, to walking down the street surrounded by Japanese signs and Japanese people (the wide variety of faces and styles is amazing) are things you can't quite imagine if you've never been here. Recently, I …

Vincey at Doshisha University in Japan

    Studying at Doshisha University for two semesters was an awesome experience. Throughout Japan and the Kansai area Doshisha University, has a very good reputation and is considered to be a very prestigious private university. I have had so much fun seeing and visiting so many different places on my Study Overseas semester, hear …