Author: Joe Wilkin | Major: Computer Science | Semester: Summer 2024 As I researched study abroad programs, I knew that I wanted to make the most of my experience by visiting a country with a very different culture and way of life than what I am used to in Arkansas....
Author: Steele Engelmann | Major: Anthropology | Semester: Summer 2023 On the sprawling streets, the picturesque parks, and the spectacular squares of Kyoto, Japan one can find a multitude of things. Street vendors selling freshly fried skewers of chicken, tourists...
Author: Sam Roth | Major: International Business - Supply Chain | Semester: Summer 2023 As a Language learner this program was great for me. I had been taking Japanese classes throughout freshman and sophomore year with the hope to get to go to Japan someday. Growing...
Author: Kile Harvey | Major: Computer Engineering | Semester: Summer 2023 This June, I had the pleasure of studying abroad in Japan for a month, along with two University of Arkansas Japanese language professors and eleven other UArk students, in order to further our...
Author: Cali Brewer | Major: Computer Science | Semester: Summer 2023 My name is Cali Brewer and this summer I had the amazing opportunity of traveling to Japan. Embarking on the University of Arkansas' faculty-led intensive Japanese study abroad program in Japan has...
Author: Breck Husong | Major: Data Science | Semester: Summer 2023 Hello! My name is Breck Husong, and I’m majoring in Data Science, an interdisciplinary program through the College of Engineering, Sam M. Walton College of Business, and Fulbright College of Arts and...
Author: AJ Navarro | Major: Finance | Semester: January Intersession 2023 I have always been passionate about Japanese language and culture, so this past Winter, I spent three weeks in Kyoto, Japan. Since I’ve been minoring in Japanese, I wanted to truly immerse...
Author: Sebastian Hendrix | Major: International Business Accounting | Semester: Fall 2022 My name is Sebastian Hendrix, and I am part of the Walton College of Business where I have studied International Business with an accounting concentration and a minor in...
Author: Ethan Peters | Majors: Biochemistry, Spanish | Semester: January Intersession 2023 I just returned from a three-week study abroad in Kyoto, Japan. In many ways, the program was completely outside my comfort zone. I don’t speak the language, the schedule was...
Author: Amanda Thomsen | Major: Economics and Mathematics | Semester: January Intersession 2023 This winter, I spent 3 weeks studying manga and anime in Japan through the CIEE J-Term in Kyoto program. My goals were to be able to learn about the history, culture, and...