Category: Westphal College of Arts and Design
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. As the trip comes to a close, after experiencing all the fun I had and lessons I’ve learned, I wanted to dedicate my last post to some reflections and words of advice to those wondering! My intent isn’t ...
Ending with Familiarity!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024 As the time to return home approaches, much more stress and consideration has emerged for planning… But, with a clean-cut schedule comes more opportunities! Last weekend I (finally) went to what one would call “a home away from ...
Culture Shocks in Japan!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. Despite all the fun and amazing experiences I’ve had so far in Japan, if I said I grew accustomed to the lifestyle quickly– I’d be lying. I’m sure, especially to those who have been interested in visiting Japan ...
Exploring 3D Design!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. As a graphic design major, one of our course requirements is Design 3, which is a class typically set in our Junior year (and I have yet to inquire what it’s exactly about)… but since we’re abroad, we ...
Lights, Camera, Fashion!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. Up next on the side adventures… and one of the most popular tourist cities of Tokyo… Harajuku! Harajuku, known for its popularity in showcasing fashion, has now proven itself to live up to its title. Upon preparing for ...
One, Dos, 三！行こう！
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. I thoroughly believe breaking language barriers is a beautiful thing to try because it can lead to new experiences with new people and new cultures. Whether this be by yourself in your free time or through a class, ...
Nerding out in Akihabara!!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. As someone who has had their fair share of anime and manga, this blog is for my otakus out there. Fun little fact about my profile, you’ll see a character featured from Love is Hard for an Otaku ...
5 Things: Pack It Up or Leave It Home!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. As a spring-term study abroad student, I would be lying if I said I didn’t spend my entire spring break freaking out about packing. I had to have been the most stressed I have ever been… in regards ...
Blossoming Into Spring In Shinjuku!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. After settling in, we decided that our first-ever weekend would be a venture into the city! A common, and understandable, misconception about Tokyo is that it’s one city– which is correct! But, it’s also a METROPOLIS (the king ...
Orientation Week: Machida and Tamagawa University
Johanna Jarvis, ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at the Tamagawa University this Spring 2024. As a first-year, already having moved out of the house into a dorm was a big enough move. So, if you were to tell me that I’d be halfway across the globe 6 months later, I would have to ...
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