Rachel F.

Well, my time here in Japan is coming to a close and I’m honestly really upset about it. I mean, it hasn’t actually hit me that I’m leaving, but the... keep reading

The choice to take a gap year is, obviously, different for everybody. It takes a lot of consideration and several variables to even begin considering if taking a year between... keep reading

Hi everyone, it’s been some time since my last blog entry. I know the end of the month is quickly approaching and you all were waiting for me to post... keep reading

Isn’t is wild how much can change in just one year? If you stop and think of all the things that have changed in your life, it’ll seem pretty crazy... keep reading

Every day is an adventure here in Tokyo. While that sounds incredibly cheesy, it’s the truth. Tokyo is a gigantic city with an endless amount of things to do. Not... keep reading

I have officially been in Japan for one week today! Hooray! It feels like it has been simultaneously longer and shorter than that. Weird. Settling into a daily routine hasn’t... keep reading

Hello all and very nice to meet you! My name is Rachel and I am from Baltimore, Maryland. I live with my parents, older brother, cat, and fish. I was... keep reading