Category Archives: kyoto-2018

How many engines do you need to fly a plane?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tiffany Sun

So long Williamstown! A little more 7 hours until we leave on the shuttle to the airport. Fun fact! Did you know that commercial aircrafts are designed to be able to fly safely with only one engine? The past week … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Williamstown!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Joanne Beckford

This will be my last blog post in Williamstown until the end of the trip, and I thought I would share with you some  final preparations made for our trip. After I finalized my packing, I spent the evening researching … Continue reading →

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Packing: A Modern-Day Art Form

Posted on January 8, 2018 by CJ Salapare

As our departure date nears, I’ve been drafting up lists (that I’ve revised time and time again) of things I will bring to Kyoto. In my eyes, packing is an art form that is mastered only over time and through … Continue reading →

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Final Preparations before Our Departure

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Francesca Barradale

Hello everyone!  We only have one more full day on campus before our departure to Kyoto.  I spent the weekend delving into my research and I hope to fill in whatever gaps I can between today and tomorrow.  My focus … Continue reading →

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Starting Out

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Leah Sorkin

This week I have delved into materials on tea ceremony (chanoyu). I am continually interested in thinking about the ways in which Japanese people think about Japaneseness, so I was very excited to find the book Making Tea, Making Japan, by … Continue reading →

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Packing

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Si Hou Lon

The flight to Japan is coming up soon, so I need to pack. I’ve traveled abroad many times, but never to Japan. What I’ve learned is I should pack light, as I’d probably want to buy some souvenirs. Kagaya-sensei said … Continue reading →

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Self-Introduction

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Si Hou Lon

Hello! My name is Si Hou Lon, and I’m a junior Japanese and Chemistry major.

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Packing Lists

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Tiffany Sun

It’s time to pack! Or well… time to make a list, at the very least. In fact, I’m still unpacking from winter vacation, so I need to start evicting things from my suitcase! Kagaya-sensei allowed us one large check-in suitcase, … Continue reading →

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Nice to meet you!

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Tiffany Sun

Hello! My name is Tiffany Sun and I’m a senior Japanese and Economics major. I wasn’t sure if a self-introduction was required, but I figured it would be a good way to introduce myself! I studied abroad in Tokyo for … Continue reading →

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Packing

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Joanne Beckford

Packing is an art in itself, or maybe a game like tetris. After LeClair-sensei’s presentation of her recommendations for essentials I started devising my packing list. I decided I wanted to be able to fit everything I was taking to … Continue reading →

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