In this episode, we interview Coney, who studied at Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan) for one Academic Year. She discusses how she grew from this experience, gives tips about making new friends, and more. *What Was Discussed:* -Why Japan? -How Coney chose the length of her stay -Scholarships & Money Tips -Culture Shock & Japanese Public Transportation -Japanese vs. American School Systems -Friendship Abroad vs. At Home -Tips for making friends -Her travels -Her favorite thing about studying abroad -How she has grown through her time abroad -How studying abroad has affected her studies/career choice/jobs -Things she wishes she would have done -Her advice to YOU -And more… Follow us on Instagram: @QCTravels ( https://www.instagram.com/qctravels/ ) Check out our programs: qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad ( https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/default.aspx )