Studying Abroad in Japan

It has been twenty-five days since I’ve been in Japan. Moving to Japan wasn’t as simple as I thought it would be. Needless to say, the homesick feeling had struck me down like a bowling ball. I would have never expected that I would miss California terribly. I certainly miss my family and my close friends.

Adjusting to Japan hadn’t been an easy process since all I could think of was finding a way back home. It has always been my dream as a child to come to Japan, but here I am stuck in limbo in my thoughts. Coming to Japan has made me realize that I hadn’t been more appreciative of my parents, my friends, and what I had. However, I am learning more about myself and how I can better myself while reflecting on the past.

On a more positive note, I will say that I am grateful for making my long-term dream come true. Though my heart is stuck in nostalgia towards home, which is a feeling that I can’t help at times. More or less, the feelings toward returning back home will eventually fade away as I become more adjusted to my new life in Japan.

I am sure not what God has in store for me, but I can best bet that I will come out of this new experience much more powerful than before.

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