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Meeting cool people, eating authentic ramen, and exploring Tokyo neighborhoods fuel future dreams during study abroad in Japan.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

– Brandon Fletcher, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m here to speak a little regarding my experience with the Japan study abroad program, along with how impactful it has been for me. First, I must thank SPC for giving me the chance to participate and for giving me the scholarship to help pay for my trip. This is something I\u2019m forever grateful for because it helped me achieve one of my dreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With Mt. Fuji. Photo by Brandon Fletcher.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


The study abroad trip to Japan was simply amazing. I\u2019ve always been into Japan and its culture since I was a young kid (especially growing up with anime and manga), and currently my goal is to become an English teacher in Japan. Being able to go on this trip not only allowed the childhood dream of visiting Japan to come true, but it also gave me a real taste of what it\u2019s exactly like being over there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While abroad, I was able to learn many fascinating things about Japan that I didn\u2019t know, along with visiting many famous locations including the legendary Mt. Fuji. There are so many amazing things I got to do in Japan such as taking the trains to travel, eating authentic ramen, roaming Shinjuku and Ikebukuro at night, and visiting the One Piece 20th anniversary event at Tokyo Tower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One Piece 20th anniversary at Tokyo Tower. Photo by Brandon Fletcher.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Really, this trip was perfect. I loved everything. The study abroad trip was also a good balance of a educational material mixed with the freedom to explore and let curiosity take control in the big city. Some of the best educational experiences were visiting shrines, seeing Mt. Fuji, attending a sushi making class, and participating in a tea ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was my first ever study abroad program and I highly recommend that students consider participating in future SPC study abroad trips. It\u2019s absolutely worth it. I was able to meet some cool people during our trip, experience many unforgettable moments, and to step out of my little bubble here in Florida and really experience a piece of the world. I don\u2019t feel my words can truly do justice to the experience of study abroad. It\u2019s really something that just needs to be experienced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they would say in Japanese, \u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\uff01\uff08Arigatou! \/ Thank you!\uff09
This trip has played a huge role in pushing me closer to my goal of being an English teacher in Japan! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Brandon Fletcher, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for sharing Brandon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/strong> Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

blog.spcollege.edu\/international<\/a> | 727-341-4735 | studyabroad@spcollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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