And So It Begins

As of this morning, it's official - I'm off to Japan in September.
This is the compulsory third year of my degree in Japanese Studies, studying at a Japanese university (in my case, Hiroshima) for a whole year. And I'm going alone, thanks to some strict rules and an unfortunate incident involving the current exchange student.

My exam results weren't the best. Ironically, I've been getting much better marks in every non-language module, which is worrying for my prospects in a language degree, but I needed a pass and I got a pass so I shouldn't be complaining.

About this blog, though: I will try my best to keep it going throughout the year, writing about my experiences, the people, the place, and probably the temperature. And lots of photos. I'm better at photos than I am at writing.

But before I go, there is the matter of all the preparation - so I'll write about that too.

Enjoy...