The time has finally come for my last blog, wherein I will attempt to wrap up my year abroad. Tuesday August 8th, after twelve hours and seven movies, I arrived safely at Chicago O’Hare Airport. …
Margaret Butzen
Rock Soup
Have you heard the fable about rock soup? Essentially a bunch of people have little to eat, so one person says he going to make soup from a rock and he then proceeds to place …
You Know What Japan, That’s Pretty Awesome
Being in Japan now for half a year, I’ve experienced many “things” for which I wanted to pat Japan on the back for. I mean I’ve ranted in many blogs about the awesomeness of izakayas …
It’s the Little Things
After going home to America for 3 weeks I have returned to Japan for my second semester at Sophia University. Being home was a huge blessing for me because after being on my own for …
Apparently All of Japan is NOT the Same
This title may seem a quite obvious fact to anybody, of course everywhere within one country isn’t the same, but since I had only travelled to Tokyo, and for an extended period of time, for …
Finally Finished Finals, Time To Explore
The first even that came up after returning from Korea was my birthday! I turned 21. This is an important age in USA because 21 is the drinking age, and even though after 18 one …
Korea Part II: When in Korea…
By: Maggie Butzen Here we go, on to part II of my trip over winter break to Korea. I know I’m a little late with this blog, but better late than never, right? While I …
Korea Part I: Party in Korea!!
What: You are officially invited to spend your winter break in Korea!!! When: Dec 22, 2012 until Jan 6, 2013 Who: Myself, My friend Maddy (studying abroad in Nagoya, Japan), My friend Tina (Studying abroad …
Japan Is So Much More Fun When One Is NOT Sick
After finally being released from the hospital and conquering my medical issues, I was free to continue my fun experiences and explorations in Tokyo. These past few weeks I had a series of new experiences …
Medical Care in Japan…is GREAT!
By: Maggie Butzen First I would like to apologize for not writing in… 5 weeks…? But I honestly have a good excuse this time… I was hospitalized for an infected tailbone! I was admitted to …