Studying & Exploring in Japan

Mel Ghiasvand Start Date: Aug 4, 2018 - End Date: Aug 3, 2019
  • Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
  • Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • Vietnam

My Travel Story

by: Mel Ghiasvand Start Date: Aug 4, 2018 - End Date: Aug 3, 2019
I am finally able to live out my dream of travelling to Japan this year as I am going to be studying in Beppu, Japan for a year and hopefully travelling to surrounding countries such as Korea, Vietnam, etc., while I am over there. I have always had a fascination with Asia (Far East in particular) as it is so different from everything I've known growing as a British Persian. Due to this I have chosen to study Asian Studies and Archaeology as a degree however no amount of reading can replace the experience of actually travelling to these places which is why although my family has financial difficulties and I have spent most my life looking after both my parents as they are both quite unwell I decided to starting working, scrimping and saving so that I could hopefully afford to go abroad and also be able to hire someone to look after my parents so my sister is not overwhelmed in my absence. Although I have saved a fair amount, money is some what of an issue still and any amount no matter how big or small would really help. Thank you.
  • Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
  • Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • Vietnam