 Hi, this is me, Laura. I'm 21 years old and a student of Tilburg University. I studied as a semester abroad in Japan as part of an exchange program. I lived a busy city life in Tokyo but also experienced the traditional culture that the country offers during my travels. I ate the best food in town and I even got around to pet wild deer. While I was in Japan, I also made sure to keep up my studies at International Christian University. Our campus is situated in the west of Tokyo and is a pleasant mixture of nature and schoolwork. So one of the hotspots on campus for students is definitely the library. It's a place where you can study, where you can hang out with friends, take a little break, but also rent some books and print your papers. So let's take a look, shall we? Besides the library, ICU houses many more facilities such as the cafeteria, student residences and classrooms. Once a year, the university holds a festival. In this event, little stands provide food from all over the world and different clubs show what they've been practicing all year. What really helped me feel at home in Japan were the friends I made. Together we build many good memories that I will always cherish, such as going on trips, enjoying the seasons and visiting a traditional Japanese bar called Onsen. In the end, this study abroad experience taught me what cannot be taught in any school. It gave me responsibility, intercultural competences and above all, confidence.