College Study Abroad Blog

If you’re about to embark on a study abroad adventure to Japan or considering this fascinating country a study abroad option, read on as we dive into some of our... keep reading

Study abroad will change your life! We asked alumni to reflect on their time abroad and share a few tips to help future students prepare for the journey ahead. Check... keep reading

EAT Since the 17th century, soba (buckwheat) noodles have been a staple in the Japanese diet. These tasty noodles are as thick as spaghetti and are eaten either in a... keep reading

Welcome back! It has been a while since my last post and now we are in the last strech of the spring semester! In my last month, I am attempting... keep reading

Hi everyone! My name is Kumiko Kato. I was given the opportunity to teach a class called “Introduction to Japanese Art” in 2018, as part of the CIEE College Study... keep reading

It is mid-term season for the students of Sophia, and the weather is only getting hotter and humid, at least for those who are not used to being in weather... keep reading

Welcome back! Now Disney land is not something that is exlusive to Japan. Of course there are two in the US and many more around the world. However, this is... keep reading

After a long, almost two month break, I have come back to Sophia University for my last semester! So far the start of this semester has been fun and beautiful... keep reading

Author: Ford Draper, Admissions Coordinator I don’t slot myself as a ramen expert by any means. I’m not a guru, a sommelier, or a cracked old wise man you find... keep reading

Hello! As finals week is now approaching for the students at Sophia University I thought it was time to wrap up the Hokkaido series. Otaru and Noboribetsu are two places... keep reading

Sapporo: the northern Tokyo. For those who have been to the northern city hopefully you can see where my discription is coming from. Sapporo shares a few similarties to Tokyo... keep reading

Happy New Year! After a long two week winter break, I have finally found time to talk about my most recent trip to Hokkaido! For about one week, my friends... keep reading

Welcome back! One of the many things people want to do in Japan is go to a cafe. Whether it is a animal or anime cafe almost everyone I know... keep reading

Welcome back! Over the past weeks I have been studying for various midterms, and now I am done! In the middle of my midterms though was possibly the best excursion... keep reading

Hello! We are almost at the midpoint of my first semester here at Sophia, and I think it's time to reflect on what it is like being a student here... keep reading